KIMBERLY S.

MCKINNON
47965 9 Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
kimberlysmckinnon@gmail.com | (248) 345-9449

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2017

East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Specialization in ESL Education
GPA: 3.9/4.0

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY APRIL 2013

East Lansing, Michigan
College of Education, Secondary Teaching Certification
GPA: 4.0/4.0

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2012

East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Community Relations
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Minor: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
GPA: 3.7/4.0

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY JUNE 2010

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Study Abroad in Teacher Leadership

CERTIFICATION
NS TESOL Endorsement K-12
RX Social Studies Endorsement 6-12
Highly Qualified to Teach Civics, Economics, History, Geography, and ESL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TROY ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL JULY 2013 – PRESENT

Troy, Michigan
Teacher for AP European History, World History I, LS World History, LS American History, & LS Economics

 Developed, implemented, and analyzed units for World History I, LS World History I & II, LS American
History I and II, LS Economics, and AP European History courses
 Collected, analyzed, and interpreted student data to drive best instructional practices and increase student
growth in both written and verbal historical argumentation
 Incorporated and differentiated instruction that included visual, graphic, and interactive support to develop
and strengthen students’ ability to understand and use a range of historical thinking skills to expand critical
thinking and deepen learning
 Provided opportunity and student choice to identify and modify future lessons and teaching methods to
engage diverse learning capabilities
 Strengthened and restructured the World History curriculum by collaborating with a Content Area Team
that designed ambitious outcomes aligned with Michigan State Standards, provided model examples of
formative assessments, and incorporated rigorous historical thinking skills that supported and challenged
student learning and growth in both content and skill
  Invested in multiple professional development opportunities in English Language Learners that focused on
differentiating instruction across English language proficiency levels, designing and attributing Model
Performance Indicators using social and instructional language, and utilizing Can Do Descriptors that align
linguistic complexity and language control that is relative and conducive to student growth and
achievement
 Contributed to school-wide testing by proctoring the ACT, MME, SAT, and PSAT exams
 Maintained an active role in the school’s community by being involved in extra-curricular activities
including Debate, Forensics, and international travel experiences
 Taught Summer School classes for World History I and American History II to advanced and remedial
learners

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Presented Professional Development “Language Support Teacher Learning”, September 2017
Planned and Presented Professional Development “Growing Language in Content Areas”, August 2017
Planned and Presented in an English Language Learner Lesson Study, January 2017
Planned and Presented Professional Development using the SIOP Model August 2016
Served as Content Area Team Leader in World History, September 2015 – Present
Obtained Certification through College Board in Advanced Placement European History, August 2015
Presented at Troy Athens High School Year End Showcase, April 2015