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Kimberly Mims

Upper Marlboro

Summary

Experienced with coordinating specialized educational programs tailored to individual student needs. Utilizes strong organizational skills and collaborative techniques to enhance student outcomes. Knowledge of curriculum development and behavioral intervention to support diverse learners effectively.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Coordinator

Paul Public Charter School
11.2022 - Current
  • Support the Manager of Compliance and Support to ensure the network maintains compliance with federal and state laws/mandates relative to the provision of special education services.
  • Maintain the organization’s dashboard to ensure the school is meeting compliance benchmarks for former and current students served in special education and 504s.
  • Prepare documentation and report data for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and complying with Federal and State regulations.
  • Supervise the work of case managers and related services providers and monitor their caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
  • Advocate for appropriate resources and supports necessary for special education students to succeed academically and socially.
  • Provide professional develop for staff targeted training for case managers on how to develop effective and legally complaint Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Paul Public Charter School
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Developed curriculum aligned with state and common core standards.
  • Designed assessments and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
  • Collaborated with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
  • Differentiated plans for individual students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged.
  • Delivered rigorous and engaging content and instruction to students with passion and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

EC Teacher

Howard County Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Planned/Implemented instructional programs and interventions virtually and in person that adhered to HCPSS goals.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
  • Promoted social-emotional well-being within the classroom, integrating character education and mindfulness techniques into daily routines.

Special Education Compliance Facilitator

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated compliance procedures to align with state and federal EC policies.
  • Established relationships and collaborated with appropriate school administration, faculty, and staff.
  • Conducted staff training to enhance understanding of and ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and state-specific guidelines.
  • Communicated new developments in special education law to staff.
  • Coordinated with the testing department and PowerSchool data managers to ensure the accommodations and modification for all students in the EC program were appropriately recorded.
  • Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Maintained appropriate contacts with district, intermediate units and state special education leaders in continued compliance of special education programs.

EC English and Learning Lab Teacher

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with my co-teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

EC Resource and Inclusion Teacher

Union County Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • PLC Lead for Learning Lab – collaborated with other educators regularly to identify and share teaching strategies.
  • Planned and implemented instructional programs and interventions that adhered to Union County Public School goals and priorities.
  • Provided direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
  • Collected data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
  • Selected and adapted materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum, as appropriate.
  • Interpreted both informal, and classroom-based assessment for students to make instructional decisions.

Service Coordinator

Jacksonville Housing Authority
01.2014 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated a local Program Committee with local service providers to ensure that program participants were linked to supportive services needed to achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Provided case management, including intake, assessment, education, and referral of residents to service providers in the general community.
  • Assisted residents with registration process for GED program.
  • Coordinated and sponsored educational events, which included subjects relating to health care, job search seminars, life skills training, etc.
  • Managed and maintained the activity fund budget for six housing properties.

Various Leadership Roles

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
11.2003 - 08.2013
  • July 2007 to August 2013 ADMINISTRATOR/TRANSITION COORDINATOR
  • Developed and facilitated the Transition In/Out processes for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools System, for students entering and returning to his/her home-school from an alternative setting.
  • Member of the School Leadership Team.
  • Assisted with developing and writing the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
  • Established the intake and discharge process for the program.
  • Supervised the Student Support Services staff.
  • Served as the liaison for the Department of Juvenile Justice for court-involved students, the 504 Coordinator, Parent and Volunteer Coordinator, Title I Crate Auditor, and the Intervention Team Facilitator.
  • Served as a Field Instructor for a BSW student. October 2005 to July 2007 RIGHT CHOICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR
  • Supervised staff and oversaw the day-to-day leadership of the educational and operational activities of the program.
  • Enforced school board policies and procedures.
  • Served as a liaison for Right Choices and community partner providing the site.
  • Worked with community agencies, school administrators and central office staff. November 2003 to October 2005 PROGRAM LIAISON
  • Served as an Administrative Designee at Derita Alternative School.
  • Partnered with the Executive Director of Alternative Education and Safe Schools Department.
  • Conducted investigations regarding grievances and misconduct.
  • Conducted triage interviews for students attempting to enroll after returning to the school district, from alternative settings.

Education

Doctoral Degree - Education (Adult Education)

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2019

Master's Degree - Social Work

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1994

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
05.1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Expertise in Special Education Law and Policy
  • Inclusion and Educational Knowledge
  • Assessment and Data Analysis
  • Policies and Procedures Enforcement
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Student Records Management

Accomplishments

  • PUBLICATION
  • “Improving the General Education Development (GED): Retention and Completion Rates of Low-Income Adults.” Rice, Kimberly M. Walden University, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2019. 13808473

Timeline

Special Education Coordinator

Paul Public Charter School
11.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Paul Public Charter School
09.2021 - 11.2022

EC Teacher

Howard County Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021

Special Education Compliance Facilitator

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019

EC English and Learning Lab Teacher

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018

EC Resource and Inclusion Teacher

Union County Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2017

Service Coordinator

Jacksonville Housing Authority
01.2014 - 08.2016

Various Leadership Roles

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
11.2003 - 08.2013

Master's Degree - Social Work

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work

South Carolina State University

Doctoral Degree - Education (Adult Education)

Walden University

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