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Bethany Kime

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Dynamic educational coach and instructional leader driving student success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and impactful educational practices.

I am a dynamic educational coach and instructional leader with a proven track record of developing teacher and student success across K-12 environments. My expertise lies in transforming literacy outcomes through strategic coaching and data-driven instruction, consistently achieving remarkable growth in student achievement. I am passionate about building teacher capacity through professional development while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

As the Founder and CEO of 29th & Potter LLC and The New Tailors Sewciety, I launched an innovative dual-revenue enterprise that integrates retail with educational programming, empowering learners and entrepreneurs. My experience includes creating Emmy-nominated student engagement platforms and developing targeted professional development workshops that achieve high implementation rates among educators. I have a strong commitment to fostering community impact and driving educational improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Founder & CEO

29th & Potter LLC & The New Tailors Sewciety

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Launched and sustained an innovative dual-revenue enterprise integrating retail with educational programming to empower learners and entrepreneurs. Designed and coached a workforce development initiative achieving 100% program completion among 50+ participants.

Education Programs Workforce Programs Strategic Partnerships

Student Voices Podcast Integration Planner

Denver Public Schools

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Created and facilitated an Emmy-nominated student engagement platform, amplifying diverse learner voices district-wide. Developed and coached educators on assessment protocols that track student growth and active participation.

Podcast Production Professional Development Curriculum Development

Senior Assistant Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Directly instructed and supported 2,500+ students across Title 1 high schools, emphasizing college readiness and personal growth. Spearheaded data-driven recruitment strategies that elevated college acceptance rates by 35% among first-generation students.

College Readiness Data Analysis Salesforce CRM Program Management

Innovation Instructor

Colorado Early Colleges High School

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Crafted and facilitated project-based learning curriculum fostering 100% program completion and student ownership of learning. Established new assessment and feedback systems, coaching educators on data interpretation to guide instruction.

Project Based Learning Curriculum Development Assessments Professional Development

Elementary Classroom Teacher/Instructional Coach

Global Village Academy

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Empowered teachers by coaching differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, driving student reading proficiency from 22% to 91%. Coordinated multi-tiered support teams to implement data-informed literacy interventions tailored to student needs.

Instructional Coaching Reading Intervention Curriculum Design

First Grade Classroom Teacher

Lincoln Public Schools

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Innovated instructional practices leading to 92% math proficiency among first graders. Developed and implemented literacy intervention programs that successfully closed achievement gaps.

Curriculum Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Master of Arts, Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education

Grade: 4.0

Pursued a Master of Arts degree with a focus on advanced pedagogical practices, learning theories, and teacher development. Achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, demonstrating strong academic performance in educational leadership.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor of Science, Speech/Language Pathology & Audiology

Grade: 3.3

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology. Studied the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, achieving a 3.3 GPA.

Colorado Christian University

Certified Online Course Developer, Online Course Development

Grade: 4.0

Obtained certification as an Online Course Developer, focusing on the design and implementation of effective digital learning environments. Maintained a 4.0 GPA, indicating mastery in developing online educational content.