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Kimberley A. Bonanni
1782 Sheffield Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 869-3536
raykimb@earthlink.net
Use my experience and training to cultivate, sustain, and enhance the growth and development
of teaching staff. As well as, ensure students have success academically and socially in an
institution dedicated to bringing out the best in all students. Excel at analyzing student data,
school needs and curriculum to generate new ideas to improve student outcome. Highly
adaptable to ever changing circumstances with a belief that all children can achieve.
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Professional Experience
St Martin of Tours School, Assistant Principal, Director of Intensive Support July 2014-present
 Supervise a staff of 21, including special education teachers, regular education teachers
and special program teachers and ancillary service providers while coordinating
educational services
 Restructured special education program at St Martin of Tours school and designed
guidebook for use across the system
 Evaluate and observe staff members and provided timely feedback
 Train and monitor educational and support staff to ensure adherence to state regulations,
policies, and procedures
 Provide effective guidance to parents with regards to the special education process
 Ensure compliance with all state mandates and expectations, as well as was the lead with
the CST process
 Wrote IEPS using TIENET
 Partner with the Principal to create a positive behavior system
 Conduct meetings with staff and parents
 Work with the Chief Education Officer to create a budget for the special education
department
 Worked with School District of Philadelphia in use of Equitable Participation
 Created and Developed summer Professional Development for 15 Independence Mission
Schools network
 Attended Restorative Practices Training in Bethlehem PA
 Implemented PBIS and Restorative Practices
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School, Literacy Teacher August 2013-July, 2014
• Reading and Writing Instructor for 7th and 8th grade students
• Assisted in DRA testing for 7th and 8th grade students
• Special Education case manager for 8th grade students on my Learning Community

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Achievement House Cyber Charter School, Reading Specialist August 2011-August 2013
Achievement House Cyber Charter School. Center Director in Partnership March 2012-2013
• Instructed 7th, 10th and 11th grade students reading 2 or more grade levels below in a
cyber environment
• Assisting regular education teachers in modifying reading materials for students reading
below grade level
• Selected materials to be used in instruction, modified materials for special education
students
• Created curriculum for reading program that would be accessible for all students
• Design benchmarks related to instruction
• Maintain constant contact with students to insure success
• Served as Center Director for new program in Chester
• Insured appropriate testing, placement and needed materials for center students
• Acted as liason between AHCCS and center
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss student and staff needs at Chester center
• Promoted to Center Director for Centers as they begin their partnerships
St. Joseph University Adjunct Professor August 2011-present
Adjunct Professor, Language and Culture, School of Education
• Instructed online and evening classes to both undergraduate and graduate education
students
• Designed curriculum and assessments to meet course requirements
• Evaluated student performance in the class
Penndale Middle School, Reading Specialist September 2008-2011
• Instructed 7th, 8th, 9th grade students who were reading below grade level
• Individualized plans for students based on standardized test scores and class performance
• Differentiated instruction for special education students in both self-contained and
inclusion classes
• Met with parents and other professionals to discuss progress and make recommendations
• 90% of my students advanced one-two reading levels in one year of instruction.
• 80% advanced one level on their PSSA in one year of instruction
• Designed and presented an in-service session to colleagues on differentiated instruction
Abington Junior High School Reading Specialist February 2008- June 2008
St. Malachy School 3rd grade Teacher August 1994—June 1997
Ascension of Our Lord School 2nd grade Teacher August 1991—June 1993

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Other Work Experience:
Montgomery County SPCA Humane Educator August 2000-February 2008
• Designed and presented various humane education programs in schools throughout the
county
• Created various outreach programs
• Met with media to discuss varied topics pertaining to animals and the SPCA
Education
St. Joseph University, 2014
Educational Leadership with principal, Curriculum Director and Special Education
Supervisor certification
University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Master of Science in Education, Reading & Language Arts
La Salle University, 1989
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education
Certifications:
Instructional I-Educational Leadership
Instructional II –Reading Specialist, Elementary Education, Special Education
Interests
Reading historical fiction, quilting, horseback riding, dog training, singing, drama