Kimberley Anne Whitney-Muse
Kernersville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Norfolk Public Schools, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative instructional strategies and effective classroom management. Skilled in oral communication and relationship building, I foster positive learning environments that promote academic success and collaboration among students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
- Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
Barre Instructor
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized Barre instruction based on individual needs and goals.
- Expanded clientele base through targeted marketing efforts such as social media promotion or participation in local fitness events.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices for continuous improvement in teaching techniques.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Winston Salem- Forsyth County
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities and group projects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed for improved outcomes.
- Contributed to a collaborative school culture by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with fellow teachers.
- Implemented effective time management strategies within lessons to ensure comprehensive coverage of required content.
French Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2007 - 08.2017
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
Foster Parent
Norfolk Social Services
09.2009 - 03.2016
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
Education
Masters Of Education - Second Language Teaching
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, OntarioBachelors Of Education - Second Language Teaching, Concentration in French
University Of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Instructional strategies
- Oral communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Assessment techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Positive reinforcement
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Built French Foreign Language Curriculum for Norfolk Public Schools and State wide exams for the Virginia Department of Education.
- Developed an inventory tracking system utilizing Microsoft Excel to monitor student progress.
- Enhanced student learning through collaboration.
- Supervised and guided a team of multicultural staff members.
- Fostered multiple families through collaboration with Norfolk Social Services.
- Adopted a child through the State of Virginia.
Certification
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training - State-approved provider.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- The Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education. PRIDE Training- Norfolk Social Services
- Educator License – Virginia Department of Education.
- Barre Instructor Certification – Fit Pro Programming
- Certified Yoga Instructor- ( RYT-200)- Yoga Alliance
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
Barre Instructor
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Winston Salem- Forsyth County
08.2022 - Current
Foster Parent
Norfolk Social Services
09.2009 - 03.2016
French Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2007 - 08.2017
Masters Of Education - Second Language Teaching
Lakehead University
Bachelors Of Education - Second Language Teaching, Concentration in French
University Of Ottawa
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