As a former U.S. history professor, I had the privilege of planning and executing more than 28 trips. It was through this experience that I fell in love with experiential travel. Since leaving the classroom in 2018, I have participated in extensive destination trainings, certification courses, seminars, and have led numerous adult and student groups. Do you know what? My new career is everything I imagined and more! I still get to impart knowledge in a memorable way that’s fun and entertaining, but now, America and her magificent locations are my classroom. It simply doesn’t get any better than this!

Kim
Chaulk
15 years of experience
Fort Worth, TX
United States of America (USA)
Contact Options
About
Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge
Adventure/Hiking ToursCultural/Specialty ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursStudent Tour Director
Europe: UK, Republic of Ireland, Paris, Germany (Bad Hofgastein, Munich), Austria (Salzburg, Mondsee, Bad Hofgastein), Switzerland (Crans Montana, Zermatt)
Canada: Niagara Falls/Niagara on the Lake, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Maritimes
Eastern US: Maine, NH, VT, MA, NY, PA, DC, VA
Southern US: Charleston, Savannah, Orlando, TN, TX
Midwestern US: Chicago, Ann Arbor, Mackinac Island
Western US: SW Parks, Northern Parks, San Diego
Fun Fact!
I can say all of the nations of the world in less than a minute.
Hobbies & Interests
Running/Hiking, Reading (favorite genre = historical fiction), Scuba Diving, BSF, World Geography/History Trivia, Cooking (Instant Pot vegan queen), Anything to do with Thomas Jefferson!
Testimonials
"Kim is a master when it comes to planning and executing trips of all sizes. She is knowledgeable, meticulous, and thorough, and has a wealth of helpful travel experience. Though she is a detail-oriented planner, she is personable and generous when it comes to teaching others and sharing her knowledge. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the best travel experience for her groups." Kaci Snyder
"I have been to Disney World, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia with Mrs. Chaulk, and each one of these trips have been some of the greatest experiences of my life. She has the incredible ability to make you feel as though you are not a tourist, but someone who was born and raised in whatever place you may be. With the help of her itineraries that are charted by the minute, Mrs. Chaulk is able to invest not only extreme knowledge, but love and kindness to everyone she meets." Avyn Brown
"Having chaperoned dozens of student groups on local, overnight, and international trips over nearly three decades, I thought I'd seen some well run programs, but my two opportunities to work with Kim opened my eyes to a whole new level of planning. I joined her in leading a group of nearly 90 7th graders and parents to Washington D.C. and Virginia, and then more than 40 high schoolers to Boston and Philadelphia. She thoroughly prepared the students and adults, equipping the chaperones with all the tools they'd need to be successful and to respond to virtually any emergency. Meanwhile, she had extensive back-up plans and opportunities for us to tailor each day's events to meet specific needs and interests. Though I lived for many years in the areas we visited, I found myself eager to learn something new each day...and I heard that refrain from students and parents alike." Brian Johnson
"Kim's strong work ethic is driven by her belief that strong quality relationships are the most important part of any job. Kim uses her relationships to improve the lives of all those around her. It is this heart for people and quality relationships that ultimately drive her to work incredibly hard." Coby Bird
"Kim marries her knowledge of geography and history with her skills of planning and executing first-rate student trips. She spends countless hours finding the best deals regarding travel, lodging and meals, all while prioritizing the students' interests. Students quickly sign up for and then eagerly await her excursions." Maryann Felps
"Kim is creative, flexible, organized, and passionate. She loves kids and is especially passionate regarding the learning that takes place when students get outside of the four walls of the classroom to learn about their world through interaction rather than relying on theorizing about culture in the classroom setting. Kim believes learning is best when its hands-on and fully immersive." Joey Richards
"I've been on four trips with Mrs. Chaulk, and they were absolutely wonderful experiences! While I highly suggest you bring walking shoes, you will see the cities you're touring in a depth you never would be able to think of alone. Her trips are educational, full of fun, and definitely appeal to everyone. My favorite memories from high school come from my time on Mrs. Chaulk's trips, and I can easily say I fell in love with the cities I visited and became closer to the classmates who accompanied me!" Ashtyn Oakley
"I have been on three of Kim's trips, and they were some of the greatest experiences I've ever had. Her planning went above and beyond whatever I expected to see or do in a certain time frame. Kim knew where we should go, what we should know, and how to execute the schedule perfectly." Bryan Fitzgearld
Details
Gateway Airport(s)
DFW, DAL
Licenses
Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)
Training
TripSchool
Language(s)
English
Additional Education
PhD in History (in progress)
MA in Education (C&I -- History)
BA in English/History
Red Cross -- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Texas Teaching Certification -- History (6-12), Government (6-12), Economics (6-12), Geography (6-12), Psychology (6-12), English (6-12), Elementary (1-8), ESL (6-12)
General Availability
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