{"id":38,"date":"2016-02-06T13:59:03","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T18:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2023-05-04T20:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T00:00:04","slug":"meet-kim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/meet-kim\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Kim Vij"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kim Vij is a Certified Teacher with over 20 years of experience using her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Florida. She moved from the traditional classroom to raise her 3 children and to be an advocate for early childhood education using a much larger platform online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she is not creating or pinning ideas for kids, you will often find Kim speaking at events, hosting Twitter chats or discussing with a friend at a play date about how to help their child learn with developmentally appropriate strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A community builder at heart, she served as an organizer of a local mom&#8217;s group and as a school volunteer coordinator. She&#8217;s built several large Facebook communities in one of her roles as a social media manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>{<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kimvij\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a>} to connect on Linked In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a product you want to be highlighted with our online community? <a href=\"mailto:kimvijconsulting@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Email me<\/a> to discuss\u00a0our influencer marketing campaign options through Vij Consulting LLC and <a href=\"https:\/\/insightbloggerretreats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Insight Blogger Retreats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow.jpg\" alt=\"Kim Vij\" class=\"wp-image-16865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/headshot2Byellow-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with Kim Vij<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim Vij is the co-founder and marketing director of <strong>The Educators&#8217; Spin On It.<\/strong> In addition, she co-organizes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbookclubforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virtual Book Club for Kids<\/a> and is a freelance writer with articles published online and in magazines. Kim enjoys sharing tips for making everyday moments into learning opportunities for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Pinfluencer she has created award-winning Pinterest Boards with over 1.6 Million followers by focusing pins on education and parenting. She\u2019s successfully partnered with leading children\u2019s educational bloggers and brands to create powerful boards for early childhood education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim has launched her own <a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/pinterest-consulting-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest consulting business <\/a>called Vij Consulting, LLC, and is often found speaking at conferences to business owners and bloggers. She hosted a weekly Twitter chat called PinChat and Facebook community all focused on Pinterest for businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some samples of Kim&#8217;s freelance work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/freelance-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freelance Writer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Melissa and Doug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sylvan Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WeeSchool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual Book Club for Kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camp Invention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer Spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agora Pulse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Media Examiner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find additional Guest Articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/kim-vij\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Featured Portfolio Pinterest Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speaker<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational Ideas to support learning at home to prepare for success at school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing with business owners and bloggers tips and techniques to maximize your efforts on Pinterest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/meet-kim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EMAIL ME<\/a> to have me speak at your event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/pinterest-consulting-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest Consultant<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available to work with you on your Pinterest Boards in an influencer campaign or train you on how to optimize your Pinterest account {<a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/pinterest-consulting-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here for details and rates<\/a>}<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/kimvij.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;www.kimvij.com<\/a>&nbsp;for more info about Pinterest Consulting Services for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vij-Family.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vij-Family.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vij-Family-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vij-Family-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Come chat with me on social media! &nbsp;Follow me at &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Educators-Spin-On-It\/219242558117459?ref=hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rm_Hn3TgHHQ\/UpV-VcUVSzI\/AAAAAAAAUJI\/97Ry9lmw70c\/s1600\/Facebook.png\" alt=\"Kim Vij on Facebook \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EducatorsSpin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cVsqf4gxRGY\/UpV-ZC0lJFI\/AAAAAAAAUJo\/ejStuvKZ6DE\/s1600\/Twitter.png\" alt=\"Kim Vij on Twitter \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theeducatorsspinonit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PgDbs8wefjQ\/UpV-W2Z9wAI\/AAAAAAAAUJY\/Sq_IFYyv5FU\/s1600\/Instagram.png\" alt=\"Kim Vij on Instagram \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xk2SVJN5zo4\/UpV-X1cN2II\/AAAAAAAAUJg\/HlsQcvXZIxs\/s1600\/Pinterest.png\" alt=\"Kim Vij on Pinterest\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kim Vij &#8211; Freelance Writer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some additional online publications where can find my articles with more resources for your child!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sylvan Learning&nbsp;Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/author\/kim_vij\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Author Page at Sylvan Learning&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/kim-vij-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">About Kim EDGEucation Squad Blogger&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/fun_easy_science_experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Back to School Science Experiment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-get-kids-excited-to-go-back-to-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Back to School Survival Guide: How to Get Kids Excited to Go Back to School <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/the-growing-interest-in-stem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Growing Interest in STEM&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-halloween-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teaching Kids about &nbsp;Halloween Traditions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/5-ways-to-help-your-child-become-a-better-creative-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Ways to Help &nbsp;Your Child Become a Better Creative Writer&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/handle-final-report-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Handle the Final Report Card&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/summer_stem_travel_vocabulary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring STEM Vocabulary in Summer Travel&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/summer_science_projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Science Projects&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/how-to-teach-kids-about-the-4th-of-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Teach Kids about the 4th of July&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanlearning.com\/blog\/index.php\/5-tips-for-getting-back-on-track-with-math-after-the-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Tips for Getting Back on Track after Winter Break&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melissa and Doug Blog Articles&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sibling Water Play with Baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sibling Activities with Dolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handmade Thank you Cards with Watercolors and Salt&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Lessons Kids Learn with a Dollhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine Motor Skills with Wooden Beads and Letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Birthday Party Ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting an Ice Cream Themed Playdate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Scavenger Hunt Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun and Educational Gardening Tips for Kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching Your Child About Food Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting Educational Goals for your Preschooler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 Things to Do with a Calendar at Home with Kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making a Calendar with Preschoolers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Do We Teach Kids About Patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Get Kids Excited about Homework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 Ways to Have Fun with Literacy in the Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Science with a Scientific Method Printable Journal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding Another Language to your Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Learning Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature Walk with Alphabet Rocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple Ways to Learn with Stickers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50+ Box Playdate Ideas for Kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for Selecting Wooden Vehicles for Girls and Boys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CONTACT KIM VIJ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Email Kim Vij at <a href=\"mailto:kimvijconsulting@gmail.com\">kimvijconsulting@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0if you&#8217;re interested in Freelance writing for your website or magazine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Vij is a Certified Teacher with over 20 years of experience using her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Florida. 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