Kim Chandler

309 Heatherton Road, Florence, AL 35633 Phone: 256-762-3910 E-Mail: kchandler@mhbs.org

Certification

State of Alabama Professional Educator Certificate Class B, Elementary (075) Grades 1-6, August 1995 Class A, Elementary (76A) Grades K-6, June 2002 Class B, Secondary (16A) Grades 6-12; English Language Arts (67A), July 2011 University of North Alabama, Florence, AL Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; 1995 Master of Arts in Education, Elementary Education; 2002 August 4, 1999- Present

Education

Experience
Mars Hill Bible School, Florence, AL Grades Taught: 3-6 Language Arts; 9-12 College Bound English Currently: 9th grade English, 10th grade College Bound and Honors English Elementary Experience: Designed lesson plans based on the Alabama Course of Study Differentiated lessons based on student needs and assessments Worked with individual students to set goals for achievement

Facilitated small group activities to enhance student achievement Collaborated with co-teachers to plan appropriate learning activities and field trips Evaluated test scores to determine areas of weakness and plan for improvement Cultivated a positive classroom environment with few discipline issues Communicated with students and parents on a regular basis about student achievement, concerns, and homework assignments Secondary Experience: Created lesson plans based on the Alabama Course of Study Integrated technology into the classroom to enrich the learning experience Maintained a classroom environment conducive to student achievement Integrated ACT prep into weekly lessons Counseled students in college preparation Facilitated classroom discussions on literary topics and current events Collaborated with co-teachers, administrators, and technology personnel to implement the use of new technology in the classroom Established rapport with students and parents Served on Technology and SACS Committees Sponsored Junior High and Varsity Cheerleaders Advised Junior Class Officers Supervised Yearbook Staff

Skills and Strengths

Educational Technology: Smart Board, Elmo, MacBook, iPad, Edmodo, Keynote, Prezi, Socrative, iMovie, Photoshop, InDesign Organizational Skills Classroom Management