Bethany Kime
@bethanykime
Dynamic educational coach and instructional leader driving student success.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
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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.
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