VITA KIMBERLY ANN BLOOR 2004
K.A Professional Development Services Office Tel: (904) 608-0035
13017 Harborton Dr. Home Tel: (904) 821-0925
Jacksonville, Florida 32224 Email:
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Division of Educational Leadership, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL. Currently Enrolled, 2004
Master of Education, Elementary Education, Nova Southeastern University, Tampa, FL. Professional specialization: K-6 Elementary Education. Masters Thesis: Implementing In Service Training Session to Improve Teacher and Student Awareness of the Seven Intelligence. May 1996.
Bachelor of Science, Health Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
PUBLICATIONS
Bloor, K. A. (1997). Implementing In Service Training Session to Improve Teacher and Student Awareness of the Seven Intelligence: Nova Southeastern Publications. Einstein Library
Bloor, K. & Pinchot, A (2003) Focusing on the FCAT: Third Grade: Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership. First Edition
PRESENTATIONS
Bloor, K. & Pinchot, A. (2003). Focusing on the FCAT: Third Grade. Distance Learning Teacher Workshops presented to 3rd-5th Grade Teachers of Clay County, Duval County, St. Johns County, Nassau County, Baker County, Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership, Jacksonville, FL.
Bloor, K. & Pinchot, A. (2003). Solving the FCAT Mystery. Parent Workshop presented to W.E. Cherry Elementary School, Clay County, FL.
Bloor, K. (2002-2003). Year One Literacy Institute: Kindergarten-5th Grade. 9 Sessions Presented to K-5th Grade Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
Bloor, K. (2002-2003). Standards Based Discipline. Presented to Duval County Principals &Standards Coaches, Jacksonville, Florida.
Bloor, K. & Hurst, B. (2002) Unlocking the Door to Student Achievement. Presented to Duval County Principals. World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL.
Bloor, K., Pinchot, A & Willis, H. (2001-2002). Year One Literacy Institute: 2nd Grade. 9 Sessions Presented to 2nd Grade Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
Bloor, K. (2001). School wide Discipline in a Standards-Based Environment. Presented to Garfield Middle School, Los Angelos, California.
Bloor, K. (2001). Schoolwide Discipline in a Standards-Based Environment. Presented to National Conference
for the National Center On Education and the Economy, Jacksonville, Florida San Diego, California
Bloor, K. (2000) A Celebration of Continuous Improvement- Instructional Technology Exhibitor "Practical Flowcharting for the Classroom” Quality Expo Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
Bloor, K. & Rice, Pamela (1998) Benchmark Program: Presented to K-5 Classroom Teachers. Pinellas County Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL.
Bloor, K. (1997) Scoring and Analyzing Running Records: Presented to K-2nd Grade Teachers at Blanton Elementary School. St. Petersburg, FL.
Bloor, K. (1996) Implementing Multiple Intelligence Theory to Practice. 7 Sessions Presented to 27 Classroom Teachers at Blanton Elementary School. St. Petersburg, FL.
HONORS AND AWARDS
National Center on Education and the Economy:Certificate of Completion Cohort Two Cluster Leader Training (2001)
Teach for Excellence Break the Mold Mini Grant Award 1998 - Career Connections
Economic Fair Recipient 1997 “Blanton Dolphin Express Inc."
Selected Top Ten Educator of the Year - 1997
Alumni Honors Award 1997
Teach for Excellence Mini Grant Award 1997- Project Students Articulating and Investigating Literature in Groups
Teach for Excellence Mini Grant Award 1995 - Seven Qualities Utilizing Individual Differences
ERIC Document "Implementing in Service Training Session to Improve Teacher and Student Awareness of the Seven Intelligences:
Nominated Teacher of the Year 1993
Nominated Mainstream Teacher of the Year 1993
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Service
Project Manager for Holiday Camp for Improving FCAT scores, Annie R. Morgan Elementary, (2001)
Member of Instructional Resource Team, Literacy Training, Duval County Schools, (1999).
Member of Student Achievement Institute, Pinellas County Schools, (1994-1997).
Project Manager for Grant- Students Articulating and Investigating Literature in Groups, K-5th Grade Teachers (1996)
Project Manager for Grant- Seven Qualities Utilizing Individual Differences, K-5th Grade Teachers, (1996).
Supervising Teacher of Interns, University of South Florida (1994-1997).
Affiliations
National Education Association Member
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Member
Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association Member
Nova Southeastern University Alumni Association Member
Pinellas Reading Council - School Representative
Parent Teacher Association Member
COLLEGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2004 Foundations of Literacy I (LAE 3210), University of North Florida, Adjunct Professor
Summer 2004 Foundations of Literacy II (LAE) , University of North Florida, Adjunct Professor
Summer 2003 Foundations of Literacy II (LAE), University of North Florida, Substitute
Winter 2001 Foundations of Literacy, Nova Southeastern University, Adjunct Professor.
Summer 2000 Teaching Reading in Elementary School, (ELE 501) Nova Southeastern University, Adjunct Professor.
Fall 2000 Social Studies to the Elementary Child, Nova Southeastern University, Adjunct Professor
Fall 2000 Science for the Elementary and Middle School, Nova Southeastern University, Adjunct Professor
PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2003-2004 Kernan Trail Elementary School: 3rd Grade Self Contained: Team taught fifty third grade students which consisted of all third grade struggling readers, retainees, EH and SLD students. Organized and prepared lesson for reading, writing, and standards based discipline. Duval County Public Schools
2002-2003 Administrative Specialist for Standards Based Literacy Instruction: Responsible for developing standards based elementary literacy instruction in sixty of Duval County’s elementary schools. Duties involved developing a comprehensive plan for training school based grade level coaches in K-5th grade as well as developing a team of District Literacy Coaches to provide monthly grade-specific training and support to over 400 teachers district wide.
2001-2002 Interim Director of Standards Based Instruction: Responsible for development, implementation and training of standards based instruction in the area of literacy. Provided support and training to ninety second grade teachers in a year long literacy institute.
1998-2001 Administrative Specialist: America’s Choice School Design Cluster Leader: Responsible for leading thirteen Duval County Public Schools in a new comprehensive school design. Organized meetings, attended training sessions, facilitated workshops, and administered Quality Reviews to provide implementation feedback.
1998-1999 Central Riverside Elementary School: 4th Grade Self Contained Classroom Teacher, Duval County Public Schools
1990-1998 Blanton Elementary School, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade Self Contained Classroom, Pinellas County Schools
REFERENCES
John C. Fryer, Superintendent, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL. (904) 390-2115, Email:
Dr. Nancy Snyder, Chief of Staff, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL (904) 390-2115 Email:
Dr. Terri Stahlman, Regional Superintendent, Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL (904) 390-2000
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Linda Lewis, Vice President, Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership, Jacksonville, FL. (904) 348-5757
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Davis, Melody, Principal, Kernan Trail Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL. (904) 320-1310x 103 Email:
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