Kimberley Hartman Wilt

110 Twinbrook Circle Winchester, VA 22602 540-539-2277 khwilt@gmail.com

Objective Seeking an excellent opportunity to implement over a decade of experience as an educational specialist with a passion for academic writing as an editor for an educational library or non-profit organization.

Specific Summary of Qualifications

The majority of my undergraduate course work as an English major at James Madison University included a distinct focus on composition, rhetoric and academic/technical writing. 1998 Winner of the Demchuk Award for Best Shakespearean Paper at James Madison University for my study of King Lear entitled: Give Me Your Eyes That I Might See: The Gloucester Sight Pattern in King Lear.

I am a highly motivated, creative and versatile educator with over twelve years of experience teaching IB English 11 Honors, Theory of Knowledge, college-level Philosophy and general Humanities/English Literature survey courses, among other grade level and academic level English and Humanities classes.

o My focus was on teaching college-level composition and editing skills to advanced secondary students.

I coordinated the creation of an online Shakespeare course as part of Clarke County High Schools Performance E-Learning program.

I have taught publication courses including Literary Magazine Production and I have assisted with Yearbook editorial duties.

I have worked as an editor/reader of manuscripts [I have been mentioned in the acknowledgements of published authors Molly Ringle (fiction) and John Cowgill (non-fiction)]

I have worked as the IB Extended Essay Coordinator and Mentor/Editor of student research papers and capstone projects.

Summary of Administrative Qualifications

Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational, and problemsolving aptitude

Especially skilled at building effective, productive working relationships with her students and their parents/guardians as well as her peers which can be translated to other interpersonal relationships

Experience in supervisory and mentorship of novice teachers, including record keeping and data collection Excellent time-management, multitasking, and public relations skills Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Strong public speaking skills with advanced training for presenters Trained as a College Admissions Specialist and High School Presenter and involved in the implementation of a high school program for a for profit university

Selected Skills and Accomplishments

Certified English instructor for grades 8-12 Certified International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge instructor IB Extended Essay Coordinator and Mentor IB English 11 Honors instructor / Curriculum development JMU Bridge Course Co-Instructor of Philosophy 101, English 248 and General Humanities English/Great Works

Coordinated the revision of Clarke County High Schools Aesthetics/Humanities curriculum

Awarded the Governor's School Outstanding Educator for Humanities Award English Department Lead Teacher / Department Head Researched, prepared findings and made recommendations on sensitive Virginia curriculum issues regarding student success and the Virginia SOLs

Researched, prepared findings and made recommendations for increasing Clarke County High Schools Theory of Knowledge IB test scores and Extended Essay scores

Coordinated the creation of Clarke County High Schools Success Skills/Inquiry Skills program

Professional Experience

August 2011 November 2011

Freshman Admissions / High School Presenter ECPI University 10021 Balls Ford Road Manassas, VA 20109 Toll Free: (866) 708-6172 Fax: (703) 369-0530

Partnered together high schools in the community we serve to help students learn about additional educational opportunities

Increased awareness about ECPI as well as built relationships with students, educators and administrators

Represented the university to prospective students, educators, parents and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process

Developed and managed relationships in multiple high schools through different grade levels

Specifically focused on partnerships in high schools within a prescribed territory

Presented a dynamic and professional workshop to high school aged students to increase awareness of ECPI

Developed and managed a territory within a local area of the campus

Helped students within our community understand our program offerings

Assisted in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals

Contacted students to facilitate in-person meetings at the campus

Reason for Leaving: To pursue other career opportunities in the non-profit educational sector without the stresses of travel that this job entailed

August 1999 June 2011

Secondary Education Teacher, English Dept. Clarke County High School

243 Westwood Road Berryville, VA 22611

-- English 9 Honors -- English 10 Honors -- English 10 General -- English 11 General -- English 12 General -- Success Skills -- Aesthetics/Humanities -- Literary Magazine/Creative Writing -- Assisted Yearbook, but I was not the lead teacher/advisor. For the last four years, my focus was on IB English 11, JMU Bridge Courses, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay coordination.

Researched and utilized effective teaching strategies for different learning styles and competencies

Researched and utilized best teaching practices for Special Education students in order to fulfil the legality of Individualized Educational Plans

Ongoing research into cross-curricular lessons as part of the Aesthetics/Humanities curriculum

Exceptional, self-motivated, continual learner with demonstrated problemsolving skills

Sound administrative skills, with basic desktop publishing knowledge

Very well versed in Virginia SOLs, IB English curriculum, and helping seniors transition into college

Very focused on the creation of Humanities-based electives

Reason for Leaving: To pursue a career opportunity in college admissions.

Education

August 1995 May 1999

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Secondary Education. Graduated with honors Member of Sigma Tau Delta Member of Golden Key Honors Society

Honors

Whos Who of American High School Teachers Named a recipient of the Governor's School Outstanding Educator for Humanities Award

References

Dr. William OMeara Department of Philosophy and Religion James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Office: Cleveland 102 Phone: (540) 568-6547 Fax: (540) 568-8072 E-mail: omearawm@jmu.edu

Dr. Joan Frederick Department of English James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Office: Keezell 415 Phone: 540-568-3753 Email: frederjx@jmu.edu

Eleanor Smalley, Ed.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer The JASON Project 44983 Knoll Square Ashburn, VA 20147 Phone: 703-726-4232 Fax: 703-726-4222

Dr. Matt Eberhardt, Superintendent Madison County Schools 60 School Board Court -- Madison, VA 22727 Phone: 540-948-5397 Email: meberhardt@madisonschools.k12.va.us

Other References Upon Request