Bridgette Johnson Gilmore
ELA Content Specialist
McComb,MS
Summary
I am an experienced Educator. I believe I can be a valuable asset for students and teachers. I am a result-oriented individual, and this has been proven during my career as an educator. I offer 20 years of experience in education and specialized knowledge in Reading Literacy. I have demonstrated a history of building positive rapport with students and teachers in achieving identifiable results. I am a collaborative personnel dedicated to fostering partnerships with parents, community, and teachers to further assist with their academic achievements. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in the classroom. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance teaching, learning and produce academic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
35
35
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ELA Chairman/Direct Support Professional
Hinds County School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between teachers, students and administration.
- Provides targeted job-embedded support to teachers and school leaders by implementing an intensive cycle of content support (including but not limited to classroom observations, co-teaching, modeling, co-planning, etc.) in the area of elementary ELA.
- Assists teachers and school leaders in analyzing data (screening, diagnostic, formative, and summative) and identifying necessary academic supports; help establish protocols and procedures to analyze student work periodically and identify specific areas in need of improvement.
- Designs and facilitates targeted professional learning as a means to increase teacher capacity and effectiveness in schools with identified academic needs as a result of the data (observations, student work, student performance, lesson plans, etc.).
Interventionist
McComb School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify student needs and create tailored intervention plans.
- Enhanced communication between teachers, parents, and support staff by coordinating regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
Lead Teacher and 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Brookhaven Elementary School
01.2004 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Elementary Education
Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi 05.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching And Reading
Jackson State University
08.2009 - Current
Skills
Student Engagement
Teaching strategies
Parent-teacher collaboration
Teacher/Student Support
Collaborative Teamwork
Assessment tools
Learning Strategies
Positive Reinforcement
Progress Monitoring
Data Driven
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/AREAS OR RESEARCH INTEREST
Teaching and Learning:
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Differentiated instruction
- Active learning strategies
- Assessment practice
- Data
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS , HONORS
- ELA Reward for Most Growth, 2007-2008 to 2012-2013, 2015-2018
- NAACP Outstanding Teacher Reward, 2010
- Teacher of the Month by the Community, Various
- Member of Mississippi Teacher Council, 2016-2019
- Teacher of the Year, 2014, 2017
- District Teacher of the Year, 2017
ACADEMIC SERVICE/COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Youth and Adult Sunday School Teacher
- Choir and Praise Dance Assistant
- Women’s Mission Ministry (Helping Hands)
- Red Cross
- Girl Scout Assistant
- Tutor underprivileged Students
- Junior Auxiliary
- Mississippi Teacher Counsel
- Boys and Girls Club
- NAACP
REFERENCES
PAMLEA FERN,PRINCIPAL
300 SOUTH CHURCH ST
BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
601-757-4604
ANGELA BLEDSOE, TEACHER
547 FUNCHIES AVE
BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
601-757-2989
URSULA NELSON, FRIEND
456 JAMES DR
WESSON, MS 39191
601-669-4182
MAE LETHA BUTLER, CHURCH MEMEMBER
167 MONTICELLO ST
BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
601-754-0625
Timeline
ELA Chairman/Direct Support Professional
Hinds County School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Interventionist
McComb School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching And Reading
Jackson State University
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business and Elementary Education
Belhaven University
05.2005 - Current
Lead Teacher and 4th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Brookhaven Elementary School
01.2004 - 06.2021
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