Kimberly Imel

Kimberly Imel has a diverse work experience in the education and research field. Kimberly started their career as a Summer Camp Intern at the Smithsonian Institution in 2016, where they researched and compiled educational resources for summer camp programs. Kimberly also developed educational activities and materials for Smithsonian functions and facilitated public engagement with historical facts.

In 2018, Kimberly joined the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as a Test Development Assistant. Kimberly'sresponsibilities included conducting content and editorial reviews of U.S. history, civics, and reading assessments for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

At Apollo-Ridge Middle School, Kimberly served as a Student Teaching II in 2018. Kimberly co-taught seventh-grade world history lessons, developed age-appropriate materials, and supported the school's newspaper development.

Prior to that, Kimberly was a Student Teaching I at United Elementary School. In this role, they developed and implemented age-appropriate lessons for fifth-grade U.S. history and English language arts.

Currently, Kimberly is working at AIR as a Research Associate. Kimberly leads and coordinates NAEP activities with AIR staff and the client, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Kimberly'sprimary activities involve reviewing assessment materials and identifying content and platform issues.

Overall, Kimberly Imel's work experience showcases their expertise in educational research, curriculum development, and coordination of assessment activities.

Kimberly Imel began their education journey in 2014 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Middle-level Social Studies Education. Kimberly completed this program in 2018. In 2019, Kimberly enrolled in Penn State World Campus to further their education and obtained a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2021.

In addition to their formal education, Kimberly has also obtained several certifications. Kimberly completed a course on Leadership: Practical Skills from LinkedIn in March 2023. In September 2022, they received certifications in Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams and Speaking Up At Work, both from LinkedIn. In May 2019, they completed Microsoft Teams Essential Training from Lynda.com. Prior to that, in September 2018, they obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Having Difficult Conversations, and Managing Diversity, all from Lynda.com. Kimberly also holds a CPR and Basic First Aid certification, although the institution and exact date of the certification are not provided.