Kimberley Fryman
Pekin
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Norwood School District 63, excelling in MTSS oversight and student discipline interventions. Expert in data analysis and restorative practices, fostering improved student engagement and academic success. Committed to equity-focused leadership and professional development, enhancing instructional strategies across diverse learning environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
Peoria
08.2025 - Current
- Support the Principal in overseeing daily school operations, student discipline systems, and school-wide behavior expectations for a 5-8 building serving approximately 200 students.
- Managed student disciplinary actions and conflict resolution processes.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop academic support systems for students.
- Coordinated communication between parents, students, and school administration.
- Lead student discipline interventions, contributing to a reduction in repeat behavior referrals through restorative practices and proactive behavior supports.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to address behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance concerns, supporting improved student engagement and consistency in expectations.
- Serve on the school leadership team, contributing to decisions impacting school climate, student services, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with staff supervision and guidance to ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations across classrooms.
MTSS Coordinator
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
Peoria
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Oversaw building-level MTSS implementation for 200 students, ensuring timely and equitable academic and behavioral supports.
- Led analysis of universal screening, benchmark, progress monitoring, and discipline data, resulting in more targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and improved instructional alignment.
- Facilitated regular PLC and data meetings, increasing teacher participation and consistency in data-informed instructional decision-making across grade levels.
- Strengthened Tier 1 literacy instruction by aligning MTSS processes with the science of reading, contributing to measurable gains in reading proficiency for targeted student groups.
- Coordinated and monitored Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, improving intervention fidelity and progress monitoring practices, building-wide.
- Designed and delivered professional development sessions on MTSS, data literacy, and intervention planning for more than 30 instructional staff members.
- Applied an equity lens to data analysis, identifying opportunity gaps, and supporting culturally responsive instructional and intervention practices.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel.
- Provided resources and guidance to teachers for effective program implementation.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided according to agency policies and procedures.
5th Grade Teacher
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
Peoria
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Delivered rigorous, standards-aligned instruction resulting in consistent student growth across reading and writing benchmarks.
- Used formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Built strong relationships with students and families, contributing to positive classroom climate and high levels of student engagement.
Junior High Language Arts Teacher (Grades 7-8)
PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 108
Pekin
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Designed and implemented engaging literacy instruction that strengthened reading comprehension, writing skills, and analytical thinking.
- Maintained a structured learning environment supporting improved student behavior, accountability, and academic performance.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02.2026
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2003
Associate of Arts & Sciences - Elementary Education
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2001
Skills
- School Administration & Operations
- Staff Supervision
- Coaching
- Evaluation
- Student Discipline
- Restorative Practices
- MTSS Oversight
- PLC Leadership
- Instructional Improvement
- Assessment coordination
- Data Analysis
- Scheduling
- Attendance
- School Systems
- Professional Development Coordination
- Equity-Focused Leadership
- Illinois School Code
- Compliance
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Behavior interventions
- Instructional strategies
- Family communication
Websites
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), General Administrative Endorsement, 02/26
- LETRS Certified, 01/26
Professional Leadership
- Facilitated a research-based instructional book study (Just Tell Them by Zach Groshell), supporting improved instructional clarity and efficiency across classrooms.
- Ongoing professional learning in supervision, instructional leadership, MTSS, and school improvement practices.
Leadership And Administrative Expertise
- School Administration & Operations
- Staff Supervision, Coaching & Evaluation
- Student Discipline & Restorative Practices
- MTSS Oversight (Academic & Behavioral)
- PLC Leadership & Instructional Improvement
- Assessment Coordination & Data Analysis
- Scheduling, Attendance & School Systems
- Professional Development Coordination
- Equity-Focused Leadership
- Illinois School Code & Compliance
Timeline
Dean of Students
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
08.2025 - Current
MTSS Coordinator
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
08.2023 - 08.2025
5th Grade Teacher
NORWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 63
08.2018 - 05.2023
Junior High Language Arts Teacher (Grades 7-8)
PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 108
08.2003 - 05.2010
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
American College of Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts & Sciences - Elementary Education
Illinois Central College