Kimberly M.

West
Secondary Education English Teacher

OBJECTIVE CONTACT
To obtain an English teaching position that will allow me to utilize 570.590.9422
my creativity, energy, and dedication to instilling a love of the Kwest07791@gmail.com
written word, as well as an understanding of the English language
and the power of words, in future generations of learners through 607 Lopax Rd. Apt S10.
meaningful and rigorous coursework. Harrisburg, PA 17112

E-portfolio:
kwest07791.weebly.com

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania | (2009-2013)
 Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary
Education-English 7-12 | 3.79 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude
- Cecil Seronsy Scholarship
Recipient (2012)
- URSCA Research Scholarship
Participant (2013) Pennsylvania
Dialects Project (PDP)
- Sigma Tau Delta (2011-2013);
President (2013),
- English Club President (2013)
Pine Grove Area High School| (2014– Present)
 9th & 10th Grade English Teacher
- prepare and deliver lessons that are engaging and effective in
communicating required state and national standards, adapt lessons to
accomodate a variety of learners of all skill levels, create a positive
environment of mutual respect, and encourage students to become life
long readers and writers.
- Courses taught: Post Secondary English, College Preparatory English,
and Honors English 9—Survey Materials; Post Secondary English 10
World Literature & Keystone Preparatory Course
 Student Council Adviser (2015-Present)
Help students to...
- plan, budget, and organize fundraisers and events such as the annual
Semi-Formal and Sadie Hawkins Dances, Grandparent’s Day Breakfast,
Senior Luncheon, and mini-THON.

North Schuylkill Jr.—Sr. High  New Teacher Mentor (2017-Present)

School | (2003-2008)
 High School Diploma| 3.2 GPA
- Class President, Varsity
Cheerleading (Captain),
Majorette (Captain), Cross
Country, Student Council,
SADD, Drama
- mentor and guide a newly hired teacher by having routine meetings,
discussing strengths and weaknesses, observing teaching styles, and
answering any questions that the new hire may have about the district,
state and school requirements, classroom management, certification
processes, etc.
 Summer Book Club Adviser (2017-Present)
- provide students with thought provoking, fun texts to read over the
summer; prepare questions and activities to help students elaborate on
their experiences with the text

Junior Varsity and Junior High Cheerleading Coach (2014-2015,Present)

- help student athletes grow and develop as a team; attending sporting
events; maintain a positive atmosphere for student athletes to practice
and perform
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SKILLS
(TECHNICAL)
Mac & PC Operating
Microsoft Office Suite
Sapphire Gradebook
ELMO Technologies
Social Media
Google Classroom
Schoology
ActivInspire & Promethean Board
CERTIFICATIONS
Instructional Level I
(2014)
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Instructional Level II
(anticipated July, 2019)
Pennsylvania Department of Education
LITERARY
INTERESTS
American Literature
Science Fiction
Dystopian Literature
Young Adult Fiction
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Speculative Literature
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
 Student Assistance Program Team Member (2015-2016)
- Trained in ways to assist students in seeking guidance and
counseling; routinely engage in conversations about students who
may need additional assistance and communicating with staff and
faculty for students who may be at risk
 Rev-It-Up Teacher (2015-2016)
- created engaging activities for low-income and students with special
needs; helped students with questions about homework and
projects assigned for school
Mount Carmel Area School District | (January 2014-May 2014)
 Substitute Teacher
- followed and delivered lesson plans left by the teacher; maintained
classroom management
Assistant Cheerleading Coach (2013-2014)
- assisted the head cheerleading coach in running practices, creating
schedules, and attended games; help student athletes grow and
develop as a team; attending sporting events; maintain a positive
atmosphere for student athletes to practice and perform
North Schuylkill School District | (January 2014-May 2014)
 Substitute Teacher
- followed and delivered lesson plans left by the teacher; maintain
classroom management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | (June 2013-August 2013)
 Student Researcher for the Pennsylvania Dialects Project
- created a survey for Pennsylvania speakers to take; interviewed
willing participants to study dialect of Central Pennsylvania
speakers; analyzed data and draw conclusions about Central
Pennsylvania Dialects, all under the guidance of Dr. Stephanie Schlitz
 Presenter at the Geisinger Student Research Symposium (August 2013)
- Presented research and findings about speakers of Central
Pennsylvania Dialects
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keystone Writing
Schuylkill IU 29 / 2015
Echoes and Reflections: Remembering the Holocaust
Schuylkill IU 29 / 2016
Close Reading
Schuylkill IU 29 / 2017
Belfer National Conference for Educators: English Language Arts
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum / anticipated completion July 2018
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES CONTACT

570.590.9422
Michael Janicelli Pine Grove Area High School
570. 345. 2731 Kwest07791@gmail.com
Principal
mjanicelli@pgasd.com
607 Lopax Rd. Apt
S10. Harrisburg, PA
Alison Doyle Seneca Valley High School 17112
E-Portfolio:
Mentor 248.762.1720
kwest07791.weebly.com
English Teacher doyleam@svsd.net

Andrea Hatter Pine Grove Area High School

Co-Worker 1.267.229.9205
English Teacher ahatter@pgasd.com

Pine Grove Area High School

Denise Schneck
570. 640.8465
Head Cheerleading Coach
neesie72@hotmail.com