Kimberly Berg

Experience

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  Dana College

  Aug 1996 - Jun 2010

  Teacher Certification Officer & Director of Field Experience

  Liaison between the College and state education offices on all matters related to licensure regulations. Coordinate assessment processes from development to on-going analysis of information related to the assessment of performance, programs and operations. Develop and conduct training modules. Participate in the planning and delivery of advising services. Advise post graduate individuals and groups about program requirements and educational options. Utilize proactive communication to promote strong relationships with campus and community stakeholders. Maintain an effective compliance communication program through the promotion of clear notification processes, standards of conduct, and program policies. Perform and oversee a variety of collateral administrative, fiscal, academic support and planning activities, requiring advanced and specialized knowledge and skills in areas of budget administration and control, software application and training, database management, accreditation preparation. Show less

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  Berg Enterprises, Blair, NE

  Jan 2000 - now

  Co-Owner/VP

  Provide holistic oversight for a growing investment property portfolio to include Investment Analysis, Accounting, Strategic Improvement, and Monitor Property Operations for: Leasing, Housing Inspections, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Services, and Annual Maintenance Service.

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  Catholic Charities of Omaha

  Nov 2010 - May 2011

  7-12 Teacher and Education Coordinator

  Responsible for the overall development, organization and coordination of a pilot alternative learning program. Successful in achieving State approval for operation as a special education service provider. * Design, delivery, and evaluation of the instruction program in the school with an understanding and appreciation for the need to modify traditional curriculum to meet the needs of individual students. * Research and initiation of best teaching practices, methods and materials.* Planning and implementation of a positive and proactive discipline plan for the school focused on student engagement and student involvement in the learning process.* Improvement of student engagement and success by means of flexible learning opportunities and UDL principles.* Enrollment of students in the school; conducting preliminary interview with students and parents to explain program and expectations; and collaborating with regular program to design optimal individualized curriculum for each student.* Participation as part of a multidisciplinary team, giving and receiving feedback on practice, evaluating student performance, analyzing data from multiple sources, and sharing responsibility for decision making and accountability for each student’s learning and overall well-being.* Establishment and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with Omaha metropolitan area school administrators, parents, students, and the program multidisciplinary team. Show less

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  Chatholic Charities of Omaha

  May 2011 - Jul 2014

  Director of Education Programs

  Education Director, May 2011 to July 2014.Responsible for the overall management and coordination of child and youth learning and development, including but not limited to curriculum design, individual learning plans, assessment, and working in collaboration with parents and community partners. Routinely engage in tactical thinking and strategic planning to effectively address either challenges or opportunities. Coordinate all operational aspects of an accredited, non-profit program, including marketing, budget management, material acquisition, community relations, and grant development. Provide leadership and supervision to certified and paraprofessional staff including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and managing collaboration efforts. Direct staff professional development by assigning or conducting both live and online developmental experiences. Show less

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  Freelance Early Education Development and Consultation

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2016

  Freelance Instructional Coach & Consultant

  Instructional coaching and consultation. Providing contracted service specific to all educational programs and specializing in early learning environments for any topic or need where real value can be added. Work with work with educational divisions to design professional development materials, online curricula, assessment items, and trainings. Specializing in complex program needs and the development of low-cost and practical ideas that can be used to achieve better outcomes for young children as well as enhance the program and the learning environment. A passionate advocate for high-quality early childhood environments, I encourage developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children with emphasis on hands-on learning. Show less

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  Private Educational Consultation & Training

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Sabbatical for Professional Research and Creative Project

  Currently pursuing sabbatical leave to conduct professional research and field study in early learning environments utilizing emergent curriculum as well as explore the relationship of overall positive climate in the EC environment to the development of 21st Century learning and innovation skills with emphasis on creativity and production.

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  Schools Everywhere

  Sept 2016 - now

  Guest Teacher

  As John Whitehead writes, "Children are the messages we send to a time we will never see." Being a "guest teacher" is how I currently choose to make my mark on that message to the future. Gone are the days of wanting to reign full-time over a classroom of my own; I prefer being a guest teacher in another teacher’s classroom. I have a new-found love for subbing! I love the young children who are eager to learn, and I love helping those who are struggling to understand. I love telling stories to this wonderful, forgiving audience who even laugh at my jokes. I love teaching high school students, the ones on the cusp of young adulthood, who challenge what I say and by so doing teach me as much as I teach them.The TOP TEN reasons why I LOVE substitute teaching: 10. Short work days – typically 7:45 am – 3:45 pm which includes at least an hour for lunch and teacher plan time, 9. Every night, weekend and summer off, 8. Never boring - it can be as frustrating as herding cats, as scary as bungee jumping, or as much fun as the best parts of being a parent - but it is never boring, 7. No lesson plans to write – no pressure over mandatory testing and State Standards, 6. Varied activity – one day I can be teaching a kindergarten class how to count, the next day I might be guiding high school seniors through algebra or playing kickball in a PE class with middle schoolers! 5. Top-notch work environment – generally, the school staff are friendly, warm professionals, 4. Social interaction – this is a dream job for a social person like me, 3. Job availability – it can be as part-time or full-time as I want it to be AND I can teach whether I’m in Nebraska or Arizona, 2. Time flexibility – don’t feel like working today? I can just say “no thank you”, and 1. I can continue to make an impact! Subbing is my way of interacting with the future. Show less