KIMBERLY N JENKINS

5 Barstann Court, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Contact Information: (908) 310-9197 kim88016@yahoo.com
http://missjenkinsteachingcorner.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an early childhood/elementary teaching position in which I am dedicated to
fostering childrens development by providing and accommodating students individual needs
while demonstrating a positive, safe, and student-centered classroom.

EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, New Jersey
Masters of Art in Teaching (M.A.T.) Early Childhood Education, August 2014
GPA: 3.9/4.0, TCNJ High Honors Society
Passed NJ Praxis II 0022 Early Childhood: Content Knowledge

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey
Bachelors in Psychology, January 2012

CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS Early Childhood Education (Preschool Grade 3), August 2014
Substitute Certification, 2010
Restraint Trained Certified, 2013
HIB, 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Student Teaching, Kindergarten, High Bridge Elementary School, High Bridge, NJ, Spring 2014
Developed and implemented student-centered lessons for 17 Kindergarten students to
suit the individual needs through differentiated learning instruction in all subject areas
Implemented Reading and Writing Workshops that were appropriate for Kindergarten
abilities
Established and demonstrated an interdisciplinary thematic unit on Nutrition which
included developing an awareness of why and what foods are important to our body, as
well as enforced physical education
Enhanced student academics, social, and emotional growth by using varies teaching
strategies, classroom management techniques, and focusing strategies by incorporating
Brain Breaks in between lessons and the FOCUS Strategy (Peggy Campbell)
Actively participated in parent/teacher conferences, I&RS meetings, and Child Study
Team meetings while providing ethical, appropriate and professional suggestions
regarding the students abilities
Participated in a professional development day about Dyslexia; which provided me with
more insight on the disability while also actively engaging with the school staff
Professional interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships
with students, staff, and parents/guardians

Internship, Bilingual 2
nd
grade, Grant Elementary School, Trenton, NJ, Fall 2013
Employed lessons for 24 bilingual speaking students in a multicultural setting
Developed Readers Workshop centers that included guided reading, word work, and
response to text
Created lessons that differentiated instruction for ESL learners; used assimilated lessons
with real-life examples, translated to their language, and assisted students one-on-one
instruction when needed
Advocated for children required in and/or out of classroom support
Managed the classroom effectively by using various techniques to get children to refocus


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ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Substitute Teacher, Substitute Certification
Washington Township, Roxbury Township, and Hunterdon Township, January 2010 - present
Substitute certified in K-12
Engage students in lesson plans provided by the teacher and incorporate my own style
of teaching techniques and strategies
Manage the classroom with professionalism and positive reinforcement; students
behavior, classroom routine, and accomplishment of students work

Full-time Aide, Autistic Preschool,Old Turnpike School, Tewksbury, NJ, January 2013 June 2013
Certified Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy trained by the classroom teacher in
order to assist 3 autistic preschoolers
Provided support services to the program instructor with specific responsibilities included
assisting with supervision, social and emotional care, and personal instruction of autistic
children
Assisted the classroom autistic teacher in implementing plans and/or activities for
instruction
Monitored and recorded students behavior and documented student activities and
progress
Integrated the autistic children with a mainstream preschool classroom to participate
academically and gain social and emotional competency

Nanny/Tutor, Morris County, NJ, September 2008 August 2013
Tutored young children (Age 5 12) in their scholarly academics and oversee the
completion of their homework, projects, and book reports
Maintained household responsibilities with high demands of multitasking and prioritizing
Scheduled and facilitated independent activities for children
Entrusted by parents/guardians to provide safe supervision and transportation

Assistant Teacher, Kiddie Academy, Chester, NJ, September 2006 May 2007
Assistant Teacher, Kiddie University, Hackettstown, NJ, January 2006 August 2006
Maintained steadfast patience and unwavering supervision for two and three year old
children
Provided a nurturing, caring, and positive energy to allow children to feel comfortable
and safe in the facility
Guided children to develop social, cognitive, emotional, and physical skills such as peer
interaction, creative activities, and problem solving games
Developed interpersonal relationships with the parents, co-workers and children

SKILLS
Technology: iPad apps, SMART board, GaggleTube, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
High Honor Role (Graduate School), Honors Society
Athletics: High School Varsity and Competition Cheerleader








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REFERENCES
Sherry Kerr, Kindergarten Teacher, High Bridge Elementary School, High Bridge, NJ
Tel. (610) 346-9436
Email: slbakerr@msn.com

Richard Albanese, Supervisor for Student Teaching, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Tel. (201) 280-1298
Email: albanese@tcnj.edu

Jerry Pollastro, Autistic Preschool Teacher, Tewksbury Elementary School, Tewksbury, NJ
Tel. (973) 951-1986
Email: gpollastro@tewksburyschool.org

Dr. Charlene Charkelemen, Adjunct Professor, Manhattanville College, Manhattan, NY
Tel. (845) 928-8650
Email: charkelemen@gmail.com