Kimberly Dessureault

SQS SQSSQS 409 Bloco Q Apto 306, Asa Sul, Brasilia DF, Brazil

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KinderALearns

(61) 9664-2207, E-mail: kimberly.claire@hotmail.com

GOAL: to acquire a teaching position with a progressive school in the Austin area, grades PreK-2

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Burlington, VT
(Dual Certification: Early Childhood Education, Birth - 8 and Elementary Education, K 6)
Masters of Arts Degree in Community Education GODDARD COLLEGE Plainfield, VT
Level One Educator License for State of Vermont, K-6
Highly Qualified Teacher status for 1-00 Elementary Education & 0-36 Early Childhood Education

5/06
7/11
Expires 6/17

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Teacher, Dual Language School (ECE Campus)
SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS, Brasilia, Brazil
7/14-6/16
Planned, evaluated, assessed, and reported on academic and social/emotional progress of 22 students ages 5&6
Differentiated for diverse needs of students in academics (special needs & ESL specifically)
Collaborated closely with team of grade level teachers and subject specialists to discuss best practices and shared planning
Taught with focus on Common Core Standards using Jolly Phonics, Treasures, Singapore Math, and Writers Workshop
Implemented a Positive Discipline model in the classroom to foster social and emotional intelligence
Actively participated in professional development opportunities offered by International community in Brasilia
Engaged parents in classroom updates and suggested resources via websites, padlets, blog posts, and social media
Worked closely with Special educator and student support team to meet the needs of students with IEPs
Director & Community Outreach Coordinator
GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA, Shelburne, VT
9/08-6/09
ORCHARD SCHOOLS OUT, South Burlington, VT (ages 5-12)
8/09-6/14
Develop, manage and supervise a high quality afterschool programs staff and participants with a youth development
approach (helping young people gain the skills they need to be happy, healthy adults)
Curriculum and program development (including but not limited to: summer learning in the form of web based math skill
building programs, staff led book clubs, Readers Theater, STEM, computer lab options for technology integration)

Establish routines and systems for both employees and children

Ongoing communication with school personnel, supervisor, parents of the program, staff & volunteers
Relationship and community building via staff development, assessment and evaluations
Manage budget as well as create and implement a system for purchasing necessary program materials
Community outreach activities (family focused activities to bridge the relationship between families and school)
Preschool Teacher, Early Essential Education (EEE) in South Burlington, VT
9/09 - 5/11
Collaborated with EEE team weekly to integrate curriculum and IEP goals into daily routine to meet diverse needs.
Led Morning Meetings and worked with other classroom teacher to teach science, math and literacy lessons.
Collected and input data and observations to assess early learning goals using Creative Curriculum.
Kindergarten High- Needs Para-Professional,
SHELBURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Shelburne, VT
10/08-6/09
Worked one-on-one with a high needs kindergarten students with emotional and academic need.
Attended weekly meetings with teacher and case manager to discuss and report progress.
Developed multiple social stories using Photo Story 3 to guide students to use expected behaviors.
Planned and led small group literacy lessons daily, making accommodations for students as needed.
Developed and lead literacy lessons using Readers and Writers Workshop and Wilsons FUNdations curriculum.
Preschool Teacher & Head Teacher of School Age
EARLY YEARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER , Colchester, VT
full-time 12/02 - 6/03
NEW BRITAIN YWCA, New Britain, CT
full-time 9/07-9/08
Co-taught a diverse preschool class and maintained a safe environment for social, emotional, physical and intellectual
development
Supervised and supported the After-School and Summer Program initiating steps for national accreditation
Led professional development, monthly meetings, teacher observations, interviews, summer program planning

Served on a center-wide team to problem solve with pre-school teachers how to manage challenging behaviors

Kimberly Dessureault

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AmeriCorps Volunteer Literacy Tutor

INNER HARBOUR FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN, Douglasville, GA
8/06-8/07
Worked one on one tutoring at-risk-youth ages 5-12 in literacy 8 hours per week, as part of a 1,700 hour commitment.
Supported children diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders in and out of the classroom 40 hours per week with
an experiential education approach to learning in a residential setting.
Planned/implemented service learning units, (literacy based unit around homelessness using the book Soul Moon Soup
that involved direct service with a local Childrens shelter, participation in an Empty Bowl project, and a reflection quilt)
Facilitated after-school tutoring sessions, recreational activities, & life skills to a group home of at-risk teenage girls,
Received training certification in Crisis Intervention, Ropes Course & Initiatives, Service Learning, First Aid/CPR, Project
Wet, and NCBI (diversity awareness).

TEACHING INTERNSHIPS
5-6 Multi-age Student Teacher
HINESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL, HINESBURG, VT
9/05 - 4/06
Managed assessment and grading systems for multiple subjects.
Participated in IEP meetings and weekly curriculum meetings to discuss student progress and plan for future units.
Compiled a ten-day reading unit in the genre of historical non-fiction and taught the unit to four reading groups daily over
an eight week cycle.
Taught Everyday Math Program (grade 5) and Connected Math Program (grade 6) engaging students in multiple hands
on lessons.
Used a variety of science kits to actively involve students in inquiry-based experiments.
Completed two formal Solo Teaching weeks and independently taught multiple lessons daily.
Assessed students learning outcomes through a variety of assessments (observations, running and anecdotal records,
portfolio entry pieces, authentic assessments, and assessment rubrics).
Planned and implemented several Service Learning Projects, engaging students with in the community.
Worked collaboratively with Special Needs Staff to accommodate and modify instruction for students (autism, nonverbal
learning disabilities, and attachment disorders).
Kindergarten Student Teacher
PORTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Colchester, VT
part-time 2002
TRINITY CHILDCARE CENTER, Burlington, VT
part-time 2001

SCHOLARSHIPS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Education Honor Society status for academic achievement and commitment to excellence in the field of education
5/06
Completed 1,000+ hours of hands-on teaching in diverse settings (2 kindergartens, and 5-6 multi-age classroom).
Competitively selected as one of ten students to receive the AmeriCorps Education Award for my commitment in
completing 2,200 hours of Community Service.
08/07
Awarded $1,000 Terry Allen College Scholarship for demonstrated academic excellence, leadership & community service
Developed and presented a workshop for Goddard Colleges residency program to undergraduate students on the topic of
social/emotional intelligences for school age children.
7/11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Responsive Classroom RC1 Completion RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM, Avon, CT
Northern Lights Career Ladder, Level 5B (For After-School Professionals)
Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training, Dublin Ireland
Innovation 2015 Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Strategies for Success With English Language Learners with Dr. Virginia Rojas, Brasilia, Brazil
Best Practice in Assessment: Data and Feedback with Bambi Betts, Brasilia Brazil
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Community Service: Salvation Army Meal Prep & Christmas Castle helper, Spectrum Youth Mentor, Math Tutor

8/11
6/12
5/13
3/15
8/15
1/16

Extensive Travel: Traveled to Austria, France, Germany, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Canary Islands, tDominican
Republic, Honduras, the Bahamas and Brazil to broaden my knowledge and expertise in a culturally diverse classroom in
North America & internationally
Physical Recreation: Actively involved in yoga, hiking, kayaking and SUP.
Art and literacy: Enjoy painting, reading, pottery, poetry, and journaling.
References available upon request