Merhaba sayin yetkili’,

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my curriculum vitae for an English teaching position for students with basic or more complex needs. As my CV details, I have a wealth of experience working with a variety of students with differing skills. I have worked with an assortment of students with different abilities. I am able to encourage students to be able to surmount the daily struggles that are often presented with a new lesson. I am interested in teaching English, for academia, business or conversational.

I have a love of language, and have always been excited to teach new words and ideas to students as tools to empower them. It has been rewarding to see them use new words and incorporate them in different ways to communicate. I am also skilled in teaching students strategies to learn. My experience teaching and my work attaining my master degree has helped me greatly to better serve student’s needs.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Humboldt State University in Arcata California. I also have attained my masters of education from Antioch University New England located in Keene New Hampshire. This work had an emphasis on an independent project to bring educational choice for underserved students with collegiate potential in rural schools.

I am an avid traveler and am not only interested in the sights, but mostly the people who embody daily life. I have been able to travel to six European countries that has enhanced my understanding of the complexity and commonalities we share as people and nations. My most fascinating trip was sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Foundation where I was able to experience the geographical and cultural highlights of the country. It changed my life, because of what I experienced on that trip. I was truly able to interact with different Turkish people who shared their specific passions about local cultural experience and expertise. This expanded my view of how many different cultural groups work to improve and preserve their countries culture in a wide variety of areas. I feel lucky to have witnessed people engaging in their craft and to share them with our group of teachers.

I am a passionate teacher for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. Connection with different types of students is what makes each a different challenge. I love the constant learning that teaching entails. I am a versatile educator, who has contributed to school wide committees and has had leadership positions involved in initiatives to improve academic outcomes. I have had the privilege and enjoyment to educate six foreign exchange students from Europe and Asia. I work empathetically with students to meet them where they are and work hard to get them where they need to be. I have inspired many students to love learning and to have a global outlook. I have a positive outlook and good sense of humor. I am looking forward to learn new ways to improve my craft of teaching.

Tesekkur ederim sav Olin
Kimberly Costello
xenawarrior36@gmail.com

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Kimberly Costello
PO Box 6392 Brattleboro, Vermont USA kimcostello66@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To utilize my skills gained in my 15 years of teaching in a new and challenging career teaching English

Summary of skills:
• Creative curriculum development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creating community spirit, classroom management
• Patience
• Able to encourage motivation and confidence in student

TEFL certified July 2015

History

Teacher Fall Mountain Regional High School: 2000-2014
US History, World History, Contemporary Issues
 Taught six foreign exchange students from Europe and Asia
 Taught students with wide variation of abilities in large and small classes
 Masters project designed to support underserved population of potential first generation college students in high school. Methods utilized by Social Studies department
 Mentored / taught two student teachers
 Created implemented and analyzed end of year common assessments for core classes in history department. Used data to adjust instruction and to improve learning outcomes
 Planed, created, and implemented curriculum using Socratic method, cooperative learning, oral presentations, projects and discussion to demonstrate learning
 Strove to make interdisciplinary connections while connecting to current issues
 Chosen for Turkish Cultural Foundation teacher tour 2008
 Used Turkish tour to enhance classes with cultural, historical and religious history of Turkey
 Integrated local and state initiatives to class curriculum
 Leadership position as a liaison between state and school in developing competencies to improve education outcomes
 Involved in staff committees combined with required 75 hours a year of professional development for teacher development for student outcomes
 Attended workshops conferences and independent study to improve knowledge of methods and content
 Created academic challenges to be recorded reflecting student progress
 Able to manage classroom discipline effectively without corrupting relationships
 Positive job performance evaluations each year taught
 Maintained records for students, administration, and parents

Champlain Valley Union High School Hinesburg, Vermont Spring 1999
 Long term substitute for teacher on maternity leave in self-contained special education classroom
 Modified general education curriculum for special need students with wide range of abilities
 Planned, taught and assessed lessons for students with a range of abilities
 Tutored individual students in homeroom study hall

Individual tutor Middlebury High School, Middlebury Vermont Fall 1999
 Tutored student with emotional behavioral disability in English class
 Taught vocabulary reading comprehension, grammar, and writing
 Teacher support for student in other classes keeping student on task
 Tutored other students in homeroom study class

Londonderry High School Londonderry New Hampshire Fall 1998
 Semester long term substitute teacher for special education teacher on maternity leave
 Created and implemented curriculum to meet student needs
 Taught English class special education students with wide span of abilities
 Worked collaboratively with occupational therapist for one class to meet all abilities
 Created and assessed curriculum to meet the needs of students
 Maintained records and adhered to school policies

Educational qualifications
 Antioch University New England, Keene New Hampshire
 Masters of Education 2007
 Humboldt State University, Arcata California 1998
 Bachelor of Arts major in Social Science Teacher Preparatory
 Graduate level teacher preparatory program

Personal Summary
I have a true passion to teach and learn and want to gain new experiences in my career. I am a dedicated and hard worker. I rise to challenges and am tenacious when faced with them. I handle pressure with patience and humor. I am quick on my feet and creatively solve problems that are inevitable to arise when in a classroom setting. I bring a positive attitude and share that with others.

I am interested in culture, nature, biking, and what life has to offer. This past year I have spent a significant amount of time living on an organic farm. I currently volunteer in a few different organizations in my community. I work with a restorative justice program for first time offenders in trouble with the law. I worked on a local history project at the Brooks Library scanning historical documents about local history to be accessed on the Internet.