KIMBERLEY A.

HINKSON
1051 Indiana Avenue Trenton, NJ 08638 (609)203-1319 kimberley.hinkson@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Student taught on base of the Royal Air Force Mildenhall in England
State of California Teacher Certification
CPR & AED Certification
Strong communication skills
Patient and compassionate with students
Travelled Internationally
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

EDUCATION
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Multiple Subject Teaching, MA May 2013
Awarded the Roy Romer Teaching Fellowship

Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

English, BA May 2011

EXPERIENCE
Metropolitan School- Grade 2 Teacher
Cairo, Egypt August 2016- Present
Established classroom rules and procedures to allow for consistency and organization in the classroom
Planned and directed class assembly to present to the school
Analyzed student testing data to allow for differentiated instruction in the classroom
Established clear objectives for all lessons and communicated those objectives to students
Assigned and graded class work and homework
Assisted in the coordination of after school activities

Wesgreen International School Secondary English Language and Literature Teacher

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates August 2015 to June 2016
Planned and delivered student centered lessons including obtaining required resources, setting coursework
and assignments
Instructed students about the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and
spelling of words, rules of composition, reading comprehension and grammar
Instructed students on reading and analysing literature and poetry fostering a love of reading
Marked tests, essays, reports and other writing assignments
Conferenced with students to provide guidance and feedback
Met with parents or guardians to discuss students academic progress and behaviour
Organised activities and prepared students for literary week including debates, elocutions and spelling
bees
Worked collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate lessons and provide expertise
Performed form teacher duties including enforcing dress code and school policies

Wesgreen International School Grade Two Teacher

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates August 2013 to August 2015
Established a positive, safe learning environment and ensured high standards of achievement and
behaviour for all students
Developed students subject-based knowledge, skills and understanding alongside their capacity to learn,
literacy and numeracy skills and responsible citizenship and employability
 Assessed and marked students work to a high standard: regularly analysing their strengths and
weaknesses in relation to learning objectives
Collaborated with parents, colleagues and administration to provide effective interventions for students
needs
Provided differentiated instruction for learners to meet the needs of all students, not limited those with
various social, emotional, and cognitive disabilities
Utilized multiple technology sources to deliver effective student centered instruction according to
curriculum
Used assessment information, lesson observations and student voice to regularly evaluate teaching and
improve its effectiveness

The American International School of Kingston Student Teacher

Kingston, Jamaica January 2013 to June 2013
Observed in classes of various age levels and subject matter specialties
Completed reports and maintained records such as attendance, student personnel folders and report
cards
Carried out various routine school functions, such as playground supervision, lunchroom supervision,
and participating in parent teacher meetings and professional development sessions
Administered and constructed examinations and tests
Planned and carried out units of work
Managed classroom learning activities and student behavior