Kimberly A. Meyer

25-40 Shore Blvd, Apt 4D, Astoria NY 11102 347-707-0614 

kimberly.ana.meyer@gmail.com

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, Queens, NY                                                                

Jan 2014-September 2016

Master of Library and Information Science

GPA: 4.0

Bank Street College of Education, New York, NY                                       

July 2009-Dec 2011

Master of Science in Education

New York State Certification: Childhood Education for 1st-6th and Literacy for Birth-6th

GPA: 3.8

William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey                                         

Jan 2004-Aug 2007

Bachelor of Arts in English concentration on writing, minor in Psychology

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society, Lifetime Member         

GPA: 3.5

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mommy Moves, East Meadow, NY

May 2018-Present

Dance Instructor and Community Leader

• Lead dance classes for mothers with their newborns and toddlers.
• Administrator of an online group of over 1,000 mothers.
• Began and continue to lead a book club for mothers. 

Bank Street Elementary School Library, New York, NY

March 2016-June 2016

Internship

• Evaluated new books to purchase for the collection.
• Built multiple LibGuides on subjects like the Presidential election, Big Books, and books on families.

Professional Performing Arts High School Library, New York, NY

September 2015-December 2015

Internship

• Assisted in weeding the library’s collection; including weeding the reference section.
• Designed engaging, relevant bulletin boards.
• Checked out books for patrons.
• Assisted patrons with finding books in the library.
• Re-shelved books that were returned to the library.

River East Elementary School, New York, NY                                                

Jan 2012-Jan 2014

Classroom Teacher

• Developed curriculum based on children’s interests, incorporating collaboration with co-teacher.
• Developed and expanded children’s spelling and vocabulary skills through word study using mini-lessons and games.
• Whole class instruction in reading workshop, writing workshop, social studies, and math.
• Conducted parent/teacher conferences.
• Maintained on-going communication with parents.
• Planned and implemented field trips with grade team.

YWCA After-school Program, Hillsdale, NJ                                                

Sept 2008-June 2009

Site Supervisor for After-school program

• Taught acting, writing workshop, arts and crafts, Girls Leadership Program, and community service.
• Managed and modified classroom management policies to meet specific student needs.
• Collaborated daily with colleagues to enhance student activity performance. 

AmeriCorps, Cliffside Park, NJ                                                                   

 June 2007-Aug 2008

Youth in Service Leader contracted out to Club Ed After-school Program                 

• Researched, developed, and taught Girls Leadership Program for 1st through 8th grades (Program was a winner of the NJ After 3 Promising Practice Award).

VOLUNTEER

Camp Comfort Zone

July 2015-present

Big Buddy

• Volunteer at a camp for grieving children and teenagers who have lost a parent(s), sibling(s), or caregiver(s). Big buddy responsibilities are to provide comfort, support, guidance, and friendship for a little buddy during camp.

iMentor                                                                                                        

March 2011-Sept 2014

Mentor

• Three year commitment mentoring a high school student, sending weekly emails and meeting in person, guiding her through high school graduation, college planning, and applying to college.