Kim Kittredge

Hello! My name is Kim Kittredge and I’m so glad you chose to take some of my courses. I am currently an English teacher in the Brentwood School District. I have been working in Brentwood for almost 27 years. I have also been a professor for The Long Island Institute of Professional Studies (LIIPS) for almost 22 years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Public Relations and Secondary Education. I taught 8^th grade English for about 8 years and have been teaching 7^th grade ever since. I love teaching middle school so much that I decided I would never leave! I also teach AIS; Academic Intervention Services; for the students who need that extra push. I love teaching all my professional development courses for LIIPS. It really gives me a great sense of satisfaction working with my fellow teachers. I am always researching to further my courses and course listings, and to my help my LIIPS students succeed with their educational goals. On a personal level, I am a wife and mother. My husband is also a middle school educator. I am the mother of 13-year old twins: a girl and a boy, and wow, do they keep me busy! I am a Disney fanatic and an avid beachgoer. In the summers I keep busy with teaching my LIIPS courses, spending time with my wonderful family, going to the beach and camping. I also love to garden, bake, and am a bit of an amateur photographer. Thank you for joining the LIIPS family!

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Courses
Highly Effective Teaching Course Description: Educators will learn through this course effective teaching methods, Next Generation teaching strategies, and much more. Teachers will examine best practices for instruction to hone your skills on highly effective teaching. Participants will see how to transform your students into becoming more college and career ready individuals. Teachers will study methods on how to create high performing classrooms. In this course educators will “learn from doing” in the same manner to be expected of your own students. This course shows educators how to create innovative but easy to implement, project-based learning units that work. This course is a must for teachers of grades K-12. *Also offered as an online class. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
What Great Teachers Do Course Description: This course discovers the specific things that great teachers do. What makes them effective? What are their strategies? What are their skills, and how do they promote academic excellence? In this course we will explore the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions that form the fabric in the best classrooms and schools. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Writing the Perfect Lesson Plan Course Description: This course is designed to simplify the process of writing a terrific lesson plan. Educators will work together to create and execute the perfect lesson plan for your students. Teachers will share ideas and lessons they have previously used and discuss what makes an effective lesson. From the Do Now, to the Procedures, to the use of the standards and expectations, teachers will be armed with the tools to move forward with ease. Lesson plan writing does not have to be difficult; it could be perfect. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
The Power of Language Course Description: This course is designed to show teachers how to use their most powerful tool they have; their words! The use of a teacher’s words brings out the best in children/students. Educators will learn how to use words effectively and efficiently to deal with just about every situation they can image; whether it be challenging or not. Participants will learn effective and strategic help children develop proper speech, effective self-control, build their sense of community, and gain academic skills and knowledge. All this will be done through skillful teacher language and modeling. Teaching proper communication methods through powerful language techniques will transform your classroom and your students. This course is a must for teachers of grades K-12 of all levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Putting Children First: Encouraging a Healthy Mindset through Meditation In the world we find ourselves in today, mindfulness and meditative practices are almost a necessity for our students. This course is designed to help teachers by encouraging them to develop a healthy mindset in their students. Educators will learn strategies for encouraging active mindset and mediation practices in class. Strategies will be shared to help your students become calmer in the sometimes crazy and stressful day to day of school. Participants will learn effective and strategic ways to relax students and help them become more mindful. This course is a must for teachers of grades K-12 of all levels. (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Understanding Diversity and Multiculturalism in Our Schools Course Description: This course is designed for educators to examine diversity, multiculturalism, and language obstacles that we find today in our schools. As many students enter our education systems from foreign countries, many teachers have to be armed with the skills to help them work successfully to meet our education standards. This course will help teachers learn effective ways to work with, and often learn from, these assimilating students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Participants will focus on effective strategies to deal with our ever-changing school communities. Educators will discuss language collaboration, how to plan your curriculum and focus your lessons, and how to successfully promote your lower functioning students due to language or cultural barriers. Many techniques will be shared on how to educate your multicultural, diverse, classroom, and move these students to the next level. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12. (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Stress and Student Learning Course Description: As educators we see first hand the effects of stress on our students. We feel the effect it has on us. This course will explore the consequences and effects of stress. Stress is a common issue that does affect and will affect all of our students at some time. Educators will learn how to identify individuals under stress or in stressful situations. Participants will discuss what are the factors that cause stress most, and the different ways of coping with stress. Teachers will discuss how to greatly improve your student’s mental and physical well being on a day-to-day basis. Teachers will learn strategies for helping students self-regulate, to manage moving from one class to another (transitional strategies), and reducing outside daily noise. The importance mindsets will also be discussed. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12. (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Gestalt Language Learning and Acquisition Course Description: This course will explain the process of Gestalt Language acquisition and how we may see it in our students. We will also discuss the process of teaching this type of language learning. Suitable all Educators and Staff K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Grouping and Individualized Learning: Meeting the Needs of All Students Course Description: This course will explore the difference between having your students learn independently and having them learn in groups. Educators will discuss which way is more effective; or is a combination of both? Teachers will discuss strategies for effective cooperative learning, student centered learning and Reciprocal learning, as well as individual task learning such as reading comprehension, silent reading or vocabulary analysis. A series of Pair/Share lessons will be discussed as well as student-centered lessons. Educators will share lessons to facilitate in their own classrooms. A plethora of activities will be discussed for teachers to bring back and utilize. This course is a must for teacher of grades K-12. *Also offered as an online course ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Implicit Bias in Education Course Description: Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes, reactions, stereotypes, and categories that affect behavior and understanding. In education, implicit bias often refers to unconscious racial and socioeconomic bias toward students. This course will explore what implicit bias is, and how we as educators can reduce the effects of it in our schools. We will discuss the consequences of implicit bias and how it affects individuals in different ways. Educators will discover the roots of implicit bias and participants will discuss how to move away from theses attitudes and stereotypes. Teachers will also discuss that with understanding and attitude change comes improved behaviors. Implicit bias scenarios will be posed for deep discussion. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12. Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 credits – In service Course (45 Hours); online or in-person $250.00$280.00 Buy here

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