Kimberlee Chambless
Milford
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on supporting inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. Committed to fostering educational growth and lifelong learning within the community. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strengths include the ability to foster talent, facilitate professional growth, and enhance performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Development Coach
BARBIERI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Framingham
08.2023 - Current
- Provide instructional coaching to teachers on effective strategies for English Learners (ELs) and multilingual students.
- Model best practices for language development instruction, including scaffolding, differentiation, and academic language support.
- Co-plan and co-teach lessons with classroom teachers to integrate language and content objectives.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback to improve teaching practices.
- Design and deliver professional learning sessions on language acquisition, sheltered instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on English Learner progress and instructional strategies.
- Support teachers in understanding and applying ELD standards and frameworks (eg, WIDA)
- Coordinate, schedule, and oversee state-mandated English language proficiency testing (e.g., ACCESS, STAMP, WIDA Screener, or equivalent).
- Ensure all testing procedures follow state and district regulations, including security protocols and appropriate accommodations.
- Maintain accurate and timely state-regulated documentation, including student identification, placement, reclassification, and assessment records.
- Monitor compliance with federal and state policies related to English Learner programs and reporting requirements.
- Analyze English Learner assessment data to identify trends, gaps, and instructional needs.
- Support teachers in using formative assessment tools to monitor language growth and adjust instruction.
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to develop action plans that promote language proficiency and academic achievement.
- Assist in developing or adapting curriculum materials that integrate language and content learning.
- Identify and share instructional resources, technology tools, and research-based strategies for language development.
- Ensure alignment of instructional practices with district goals, language program models, and state/federal requirements.
- Support outreach and communication with families of English Learners to strengthen home-school partnerships.
- Provide resources to help families understand language proficiency levels, program placement, and student progress.
- Collaborate with district leaders to implement English Learner programs effectively and monitor program fidelity.
- Assist with compliance documentation, reclassification processes, and annual language proficiencies.
- Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and language development departments.
- Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in bilingual education and share updates with staff.
- Promote a schoolwide culture of inclusion, equity, and support for multilingual learners.
EL Teacher
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Milford
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Develop ESL content lessons aligned to MA Frameworks and WIDA 2020 Standards.
- Develop, implement, and consistently monitor language proficiency goals and objectives for students in accordance with the WIDA frameworks.
- Provide a positive structured learning environment and lesson delivery, addressing appropriate grade level and English proficiency levels to WIDA and MA Frameworks.
- Communicate regularly with parents of students in order to assist in development of language acquisition and academic advancement.
- Actively collaborate with members of the EL department and classroom teachers in regards to student learning plans and curriculum planning and implementation.
- Administer ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 annually.
- Attend and participate in student IEP, 504, and Parent Teacher meetings.
Reading Specialist
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Milford
08.2011 - 08.2019
- Instruct small group intervention classes in the area of Reading.
- Assess students to determine reading levels, target skills, and monitor progress.
- Work collaboratively with reading teachers and school personnel to design appropriate Reading curriculum and strategies.
- Plan, organize, create and collaborate with Reading Team teachers to create student skills groups.
- Communicate with parents and teachers in regards to student development and growth in the area of reading.
- Attend and participate in Student IEP, 504, and parent/teacher conferences.
Education
Master of Education - TESL (under the PROPELL grant)
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY
Framingham, MA12.2022
Master of Education - Reading
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Springfield, MA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
Northfield, VT05.1999
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Professional development
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Family engagement
- Problem solving
- Cultural responsiveness
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Language assessment
- Curriculum alignment
- English proficiency standards
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Professional License ESL (All Levels), MA, 2020
- Professional License Reading (All Levels), MA, 2019
- Professional License Early Childhood (PreK-2), MA, 2009
- Professional License History (9-12), MA, 2002
- Supervising Practitioner, 2022
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Training, 01/01/22
- Connecting Guided Reading to Independent Centers, 01/01/22
- Spanish Education and Culture Class, 2021
- Strategic STEM Integration WPI, 06/01/21
- Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training, 05/01/19
- Educational Mentor, 2018-2019
- Integrating SEI into Literacy Coaching, 2017
- Six Standards SEI Coaching Project, 06/01/17
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Language Development Coach
BARBIERI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2023 - Current
EL Teacher
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2023
Reading Specialist
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2011 - 08.2019
Master of Education - TESL (under the PROPELL grant)
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Education - Reading
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - History
NORWICH UNIVERSITY