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Alicia Gillespie

Southaven,MS

Summary

Innovative 4th,5th and 6th grade teacher bringing 10-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Horn Lake Middle School
Horn Lake, MS
08.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

5th and 6th Grade Teacher

Lyon Elementary School
Lyon, MS
08.2012 - 05.2019
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Education

Specialist of Education - Educational Administration

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2021

Master of Arts - Teaching

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05.2011

Skills

  • Schedule Creation
  • Standardized Testing
  • Quality Education
  • Lesson Planning Expertise

Accomplishments

  • 2017-2018 Lyon Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
  • Formally recognized for 90% of 6th grade students meeting growth on the Case 21.
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Reading Tutor

Timeline

6th Grade Teacher

Horn Lake Middle School
08.2019 - Current

5th and 6th Grade Teacher

Lyon Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2019

Specialist of Education - Educational Administration

The University of Mississippi

Master of Arts - Teaching

Delta State University

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences

Delta State University
Alicia Gillespie