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
2019.08 - 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
2012.08 - 2019.05
- 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, MS05.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2011
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
2019.08 - Current
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Lyon Elementary School
2012.08 - 2019.05
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
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