Kimberly Wilkins
Thornton
Summary
Developed organizational and leadership skills in fast-paced healthcare setting, adept at streamlining office operations and managing staff. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing strong project management and communication abilities. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team collaboration in diverse environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Manager
Elevated Internal Medicine
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
- Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
Director of School
Thrive Golden
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained and collaborated with a staff of10 or more teachers per calendar school year
- Developed and monitored a detailed budget for each school year, updating monthly
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Organized events for the school, including social networking events, networking events, and family events
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Director
Prestige Preschool Academy
- Met all polices and legal requirements by interviewing, hiring and training qualified staff members
- Remained up to date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing training and courses
- Complied with state and federal requirements by managing and coordinating curricula with staff
- Maintained understanding of curriculum best practices and administrative functions of child development programs by attending professional development seminars
- Regularly reviewed educational activities and policies to identify opportunities for improvements
- Established clear educational goals and standards to keep program at consistent quality level
Assistant Director
Hope Montessori Academy
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Developed a center to promote safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children
- Complied with state and federal requirements by managing and coordinating curricula with staff
- Taught classes and courses and provided direct care to children
- Filled in for absent teachers as the main class leader at every level
Lead Pre K/Kindergarten Teacher
- Planned, organized, and implemented programs for preschoolers
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
- Adapted teaching methods to connect with individual students, answer questions and provide personalized support
Education
Bachelor Of Science -
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05.1997
Skills
- Administrative Activity
- Effective Communication
- Relationship building
- Interviewing Process
- Decision-making
- Prioritization
- Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Teaching
- Verbal Communication
Certification
- Level 5 PDIS
- Educational Coaching Certification Red Rocks Community College
- Educational Trainer Certification Red Rocks Community College
Timeline
Practice Manager
Elevated Internal Medicine
12.2023 - 12.2024
Director of School
Thrive Golden
04.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Director
Hope Montessori Academy
01.2011 - 04.2017
Lead Pre K/Kindergarten Teacher
- Level 5 PDIS
- Educational Coaching Certification Red Rocks Community College
- Educational Trainer Certification Red Rocks Community College
Director
Prestige Preschool Academy
Bachelor Of Science -
Montana State University
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