Patrick Kimrey
Williamsburg
Summary
Innovative English educator and Department Chair with expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and faculty mentoring. Skilled in fostering student-centered learning environments that promote critical thinking, engagement, and differentiated instruction. Experienced in leading cross-department collaboration, delivering district-wide professional development, and implementing standardized curriculum to drive instructional quality and student outcomes. Proven track record of developing and executing initiatives that enhance academic excellence and student achievement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Department Chair
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised English department operations across grades 6–8, mentoring faculty, and supporting instructional excellence.
- Led ELA curriculum development and implemented a standardized, grade-level morphology sequence to ensure cohesive, vertically aligned instruction.
- Delivered district-wide professional development to enhance teaching practices and promote consistent, high-quality instruction.
- Coordinated assessments to evaluate student learning and inform data-driven instructional adjustments.
- Aligned school-wide teaching practices with state standards and district goals through cross-department collaboration and strategic planning.
- Implemented a schoolwide ‘Word of the Week’ initiative to increase academic vocabulary usage across content areas.
- Helped oversee recruitment, reviewed teaching applications, developed academic policies, and organized literacy-focused community events to strengthen student engagement and family partnerships.
English Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered differentiated ELA lessons, improving engagement and supporting students requiring individualized instruction.
- Facilitated discussions and analytical activities to strengthen critical thinking, communication, and comprehension skills.
- Developed standards-aligned curriculum and innovative instructional materials that enhanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiency.
- Integrated technology, multimedia, and real-world content to increase relevance, engagement, and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and instructional strategies, including support for multilingual learners.
- Promoted student expression and confidence through presentations, role-plays, and literacy-focused competitions, and events.
- Fostered a student-centered classroom that balanced high academic expectations and rigorous instruction with engaging, supportive, and safe learning experiences.
STEAM Camp Counselor
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported 9–12 grade students in exploring aerodynamics through hands-on drone experiments, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Guided trial-and-error design challenges to help students optimize drone performance for a culminating drone show.
- Assisted students with coding and programming drones, integrating computational thinking into real-world applications.
- Facilitated collaborative learning and teamwork during project-based activities, encouraging creative solutions and peer learning.
- Provided individualized guidance to help students troubleshoot challenges and refine their drone designs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Science, Minor in Drama
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2023
Skills
- Curriculum design and development
- Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
- Assessment design and data-driven instruction
- Classroom management and student engagement
- Faculty supervision and mentoring
- Professional development facilitation
- Program evaluation and instructional coaching
- Curriculum alignment and vertical articulation
- Cross-department collaboration and communication
- Schoolwide initiative implementation
- Policy development and administrative leadership
- Technology integration and project-based learning
- DIBELS literacy assessment training and implementation
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month, New Kent Middle School, May 2024
- Cannon Country 107.9’s Teacher of the Month, September 2025
Affiliations
- Regularly speak to William & Mary School of Education cohorts, sharing real-world teaching experiences and providing guidance on instructional practice and career development.
Certification
- Virginia Professional Teaching License – Secondary English (Grades 6–12), Issued July 2024
- DIBELS Assessment Training & Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Department Chair
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
STEAM Camp Counselor
Newport News Public Schools
07.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Education
College of William And Mary
Bachelor of Arts - English And Political Science, Minor in Drama
University of Virginia