KIMBERLY L.

HOFFMAN

1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. #835 Tampa, Florida 33602
kimhoffman84@gmail.com Cell: 813-992-6259
DOE Number 1195856

OBJECTIVE
A challenging position as a teacher requiring a creative, resourceful team player with the proven ability to motivate
students and create a stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning. My role is not only to teach
academically, but show insight to the endless possibilities in which students can succeed.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
University of South Florida, Tampa FL, B.S. Elementary Education K-6 May 2012
Florida Teacher Certification Spring 2012
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Teacher August 2013 June 2014
Hortense Mintz Elementary School Brandon, FL

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and
attendance logs.
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students.
Maintained accurate and complete records for students.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Enforced the schools student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2) October 2012 - May 2013
Leila G. Davis Elementary School Clearwater, FL

Provided small-group, supplementary literacy intervention for the lowest achieving students at grade level.
Provided systematic instruction to improve students specific skills, strategies, and concept development.
Analyzed student data to determine student profile of needs, and for making instructional placement and
instructional focus decisions.
Developed schedules and flexible groupings of homogeneous skills based on student performance data.
Collaborated and consulted with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists in a
problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students.
Worked with students of diverse backgrounds and who struggle with academic and motivation issues.
Through systematically designed lessons and original, engaging leveled books, the Fountas & Pinnell
Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI) supports learning in both reading and writing, helps students
expand their knowledge of language and words and how they work. The goal of LLI is to bring students to
grade level achievement in reading.



Final Practicum Spring 2012
Broward Elementary School Tampa, FL
Linda Lynch, First Grade

Worked alongside cooperating teacher in helping prepare the students for SAT and FAIR testing.
Developed better classroom management skills and teaching strategies to help students with their reading
comprehension.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Enforced the schools student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

Level II Internship Spring 2011
Carrollwood Elementary School Tampa, FL
Patricia Corneillie, First Grade

Helped students prepare for the SAT as well as observed the connection of the curriculum to the Treasures
series.
Graded test papers and learned how to validate students written responses.

Level I Internship Fall 2010
Lake Magdalene Elementary School Tampa, FL
Elizabeth Philpot, Fourth Grade

Assisted the teacher with daily activities and observed student behavior in the classroom.
Prepared and taught numerous hands-on Math and Science lessons geared towards preparing students for
FCAT.

RELATED WORK HISTORY
R Club, Palm Harbor FL June 2009-July 2010
Group Leader August 2003-February 2007

Communicated with students, parents, and co-workers.
Read aloud to students.
Assisted students with homework.
Created lesson plans for afternoon activities.
Supervised students on the playground to ensure their safety.

OTHER WORK HISTORY
iPathology, Lakeland FL July 2010-December 2011
Courier
Outcomes Health Information Solutions, Tarpon Springs FL February 2007-May 2009
Administrative Assistant
Progressive Step Rehabilitation Services, Jacksonville FL November 2001-May 2003
Physical Therapy Technician

REFERENCES
Kimberly Hill, Principal, Leila G. Davis Elementary School 727-725-7972
Ann Arfaras, First Grade Teacher, McMullen Booth Elementary School 727-410-6688
Deborah Moltisanti, Principal, Hortense Mintz Elementary School 813-744-8353