Kim Dufresne
Somerset
Summary
Innovative educator specializing in special education and history instruction, with a strong emphasis on differentiated learning and technology integration. Skilled in designing comprehensive instructional plans that foster student engagement and address diverse learning needs. Experienced in building collaborative relationships to enhance educational outcomes and support individual student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dighton Middle School
Dighton
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
History Teacher
Dighton Middle School
Dighton
07.2011 - 08.2024
- Teaching Massachusetts Frameworks United States History I standards.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse historical topics.
- Organized field trips to enrich historical understanding of students.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Utilized technology in the classroom such as videos, online resources and simulations to enhance student understanding of various eras.
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
History Teacher
Morton Middle School
Fall River
08.2004 - 07.2011
- Taught United States History I, World History I, and Geography.
Education
Master's of Arts - Teaching History
University of Massachusetts At Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA01-2012
Bachelor's of Arts - History
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States01-2003
Special Education Degree -
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
01-2017
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement -
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States01-2017
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Excel
- Google forms
- Google sheets
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Individual education plans
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Historical research
- Historical tours
- Historical reproduction
Certification
Quickbooks Online Certified User
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling to historical places
- History Blogs
- Hiking
- Research and problem solving
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dighton Middle School
08.2024 - Current
History Teacher
Dighton Middle School
07.2011 - 08.2024
History Teacher
Morton Middle School
08.2004 - 07.2011
Master's of Arts - Teaching History
University of Massachusetts At Dartmouth
Bachelor's of Arts - History
Bridgewater State College
Special Education Degree -
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement -
Bridgewater State College