Kimberly Kneifl

Experienced educator, instructional designer, and designer with 7+ years of experience developing and delivering learning experiences for middle school, college-level, and professional adult learners. Skilled in instructional design, lesson and curriculum development, eLearning content creation, learning management systems, visual communication, and project coordination. Experienced collaborating with stakeholders, developing engaging training materials, and using technology to support learning and performance.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER - Omaha Public Schools - Omaha, NE

(2025-08)

• Create and deliver standards-aligned lesson plans and engaging learning experiences for approximately 200 students daily.
• Build rapport and community with students, educators, and administration.
• Grade, organize, and manage instructional content in the OPS learning management system (LMS).

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, HORTICULTURE, LAND SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - Metropolitan Community College - Omaha, NE

(2021-12 - 2025-08)

• Design and deliver hands-on landscape design learning experiences for approximately 25 college students, using an engaging curriculum to meet learning targets.
• Develop an ArcGIS Online learning application that supports student plant identification and knowledge development.

OWNER/DESIGNER - Gardens by Kim, LLC - Omaha, NE

(2017-06 - 2025-08)

• Engage with environmentally focused clients to match design requests and integrate natural plantings for residential and commercial clients.
• Manage 3 employees and 2 subcontractors installing and maintaining plant materials onsite.
• Increase customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

CONTRACT DESIGNER - Tilly Design - Pearl River, NY

(2022-03 - 2023-12)

• Engage with an average of 2 clients per week to tailor design deliverables and match requests with friendly professionalism and active listening to ensure client retention and product satisfaction.
• Create and deliver client design packages, acting as project manager for 3D rendering and irrigation deliverables.
• Work with 2 designers to create a preliminary plant tool to increase proficiency of internal landscape designers.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - University of Nebraska - Omaha, NE

(2016-03 - 2016-06)

• Assist professor of literature with landscape perception studies and research.
• Coordinate email surveys and marketing activities; clean and organize data from survey findings.
• Create 3 interactive visuals for future online publications.
• Organize research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations, influencing policy and practice.

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST - Valmont Industries - Valley, NE

(2010-12 - 2012-05)

• Develop graphics, animations, and narration timelines for 6 eLearning courses serving internal and external audiences.
• Create 2D and 3D instructional replicas of center pivots, fluke meters, and electrical panels to support technician troubleshooting and repair.
• Establish a codebook to standardize content creation.
• Coordinate projects among subject matter experts, marketing, and technical teams to create cohesive eLearning products.
• Serve as 1 of 3 committee members representing the Irrigation Division in a corporate-wide search for a more robust LMS.

Master's Degree - Landscape Architecture - Kansas State University (2016-05)

Undergraduate - General Studies - University of Nebraska at Omaha (2002-05)