Kimberly Schornhorst

141 Neese Dr Apt J52 Nashville, TN 37211

PHONE (248)345-7952 E-MAIL kim.schornhorst@gmail.com
PORTFOLIO kimschornhorst.weebly.com

CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 Self Contained Classroom, 6-8 Language
Arts
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, June 2014
Michigan Model for Health, April 2014

EDUCATION
B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification
University of Michigan School of Education - May 2015
Teaching Major: Language Arts; GPA: 3.9/4.0

EXPERIENCE
Founding Associate Kindergarten Teacher, Explore! Community School
NASHVILLE, TN JULY 2015 PRESENT

Integrated hands-on construction and exploration of essential questions through project-based

learning
Fostered a warm and safe classroom environment by implementing Responsive Classroom and
using Positive Action curriculum to explicitly teach positive social and emotional behaviors.
Designed curriculum and daily plans driven by CCSS and assessment data to create meaningful
learning opportunities
Collaborated with Special Education team to create and implement positive behavioral plans for
students with exceptionalities
Strengthened connections with families through daily folder communication, Literacy Night,
conferences, and home visits

Student Teacher, Wines Elementary

ANN ARBOR, MI SEPTEMBER 2014 APRIL 2015

Led math discussions to develop student ability to craft mathematical explanations and share
ideas with peers
Designed and implemented literature circles to foster student ability to independently think about
and discuss reading
Created multi-faceted persuasive unit for students to construct and critique persuasive arguments
Worked alongside school support team and parents to create a behavioral plan to support a
struggling student
Instructed before-school math study group to practice specific math skills and build problemsolving confidence
Managed classroom routines to ensure smooth transitions and promote student organization and
success

Substitute Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools

ANN ARBOR, MI OCTOBER 2014 JUNE 2015

Led class according to teachers lesson plan to support continued learning in teachers absence
Enacted a variety of management moves to retain flexibility in different classroom environments

Teaching Intern, Bryant/Pattengill Elementary, Mitchell School, Scarlett Middle

ANN ARBOR, MI SEPTEMBER 2013 APRIL 2014

Led morning meeting with kindergarten class to create a welcoming environment and to practice
counting, dates, and patterns
Facilitated word study and guided reading to scaffold and support literacy learning
Conducted social studies visual inquiry lesson to elicit observation and visual analysis skills from
fourth graders

Analyzed 5th grade students work, conferenced with student about her process, planned and
enacted a targeted instruction lesson based on her needs
Designed and led a digital safety center for middle school students to teach them about digital
footprints and encourage safe internet usage