Kim Boyarski

K–2 Reading Specialist and literacy leader with experience delivering evidence-based, structured literacy instruction and targeted reading intervention. Skilled in assessment-informed planning, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers and families to strengthen early literacy outcomes. Leads PBIS/MTSS efforts across a two-school campus serving grades K–5.

Virginia-licensed educator with IMSE Orton-Gillingham training and ongoing Reading Specialist graduate study at the University of Virginia.

K–2 Reading Specialist - Locust Grove Primary School - Locust Grove, VA

(2025-08)

• Deliver targeted small-group and individualized reading intervention using structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham–aligned practices.
• Administer and analyze literacy assessments, including VALLSS, DIBELS, and other phonics and fluency measures, to identify instructional needs and monitor progress.
• Develop and adjust intervention plans addressing phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction with CKLA and support core literacy outcomes.
• Communicate with families and school colleagues to coordinate support for students’ reading development.
• Lead the PBIS/MTSS committee across the LGE/LGP campus, supporting two schools serving grades K–2 and 3–5.
• Earned “Exceeding Expectations” ratings on all formal observations during the first year of teaching.

First Grade Teacher - Locust Grove Primary School - Locust Grove, VA

(2024 - 2025)

• Delivered first-grade literacy and language arts instruction using Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA).
• Used formative assessment and student data to plan small-group instruction, differentiate lessons, and respond to emerging reading needs.
• Maintained a structured, literacy-rich classroom and collaborated with specialists, interventionists, and grade-level colleagues to provide tiered support.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, First Grade - Locust Grove Primary School - Locust Grove, VA

(2024-11 - 2025-05)

• Served as lead classroom teacher, managing instructional planning, classroom routines, and day-to-day learning responsibilities.
• Followed district curriculum and pacing guides while providing targeted reading instruction and small-group support.
• Collaborated with the grade-level team and administration to maintain continuity of instruction and consistent learning expectations.

Graduate Certificate - Reading Specialist - University of Virginia (2027-06)

M.A. - Political Science & Comparative Governments (Middle Eastern Focus) - American Public University (2010)

B.S. - Business Administration, Minor in Accounting - York College of Pennsylvania (1998)