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Kymberly Drake

@kymberlydrake

Business teacher at Shelley High School who developed curriculum and was named 2025 IBEA Business Teacher of the Year.

At Shelley High School, I teach business courses ranging from Entrepreneurship and Banking and Finance to Business Law & Ethics. I developed detailed class curriculum and serve as a CTE department leadership team representative.

Previously, at Thunder Ridge High School, I taught business courses, developed curriculum, and managed the student store and student bank. I also served as a Business Professionals of America Advisor and Mock Trial Coach at Shelley High School.

Earlier in my career, I developed marketing plans, websites, and CRM databases for firms including Cooper Norman Certified Public Accountants and Burkett Burkett & Burkett Certified Public Accountants. My work has also included recruiting and internship program development at Melaleuca, and I was named 2025 IBEA Business Teacher of the Year.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Teacher

Current

Shelley High School

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Conducts instruction for business classes including Business Essentials, Entrepreneurship, Banking and Finance, Business Management, Economics, and more. Developed detailed curriculum and serves as CTE department leadership team representative.

Curriculum Development CTE Business Education Leadership Mentorship

Business Teacher

Thunder Ridge High School

Aug 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years)

Taught business classes including Business Essentials, Business Computer Applications, Entrepreneurship, and more. Managed the student store and student bank on campus.

Teaching Curriculum Development Business Education Student Store Management

Human Resources Clerk

D93

Feb 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Worked at the District office while obtaining CTE teaching credential. Managed fingerprinting, database and CRM, and recruiting and job fair lead.

Human Resources CRM Recruitment Database Management Scheduling

Financial Representative

Modern Woodmen of America

Oct 2010 - Mar 2018 (7 years 5 months)

Coordinated sales of life and health insurance in the Idaho Falls area. Planned and developed activities for local chapters and helped clients plan for their financial future.

Insurance Sales Financial Planning Community Service Event Planning

University Relations Manager

Melaleuca

Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Developed University Relations outreach program with over 25 departments. Hired college students for quarterly internships and created hiring criteria and internship development program.

University Relations Recruitment Program Development Interviewing Sourcing

Marketing Director

Cooper Norman Certified Public Accountants

Aug 2005 - Oct 2010 (5 years 2 months)

Responsible for developing and communicating the firm's marketing plan, managing budget, and analyzing business development opportunities. Created and maintained company website and developed branding campaign.

Marketing Strategy Budget Management Business Development Website Management Branding

Marketing Director

Burkett Burkett & Burkett Certified Public Accountants

Mar 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 5 months)

Directed all marketing, multi-media, technology, print and press relations. Developed first marketing plan that generated over $100,000 in new revenue in one year.

Marketing Multimedia Press Relations CRM Web Development IT Support

Communications Director

South Carolina Association of CPA's

Mar 1999 - Aug 2003 (4 years 5 months)

Developed and designed all marketing and print materials, coordinated advertising income and press relations. Edited monthly e-newsletter and maintained association website.

Communication Skills Marketing Print Design Newsletter Editing Website Management Press Relations

Development Coordinator

Independent Women's Forum

May 1997 - Mar 1999 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated fundraising efforts for non-profit grants on an annual budget exceeding $2.5 million. Led roundtable discussions on political issues and organized media relations.

Fundraising Grant Management Event Coordination Media Relations Editing