Carrie Scott
Knoxville,Tennessee
Summary
Creative classroom teacher utilizes various teaching methods and strategies to cater to individual student needs and learning styles. Genuine team player with outstanding communication and leadership abilities paired with dedication toward helping students flourish in academic settings. Develops classroom strategies and motivates students to foster learning. Establishes relationships with students and staff to create warm and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 1st and 2nd Grade and Kindergarten
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, TN
08.2013 - 06.2025
- Documented student progress and challenges aligned with district and state standards.
- Implemented strategies to support English Language Learners and students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research.
- Focused on literacy by reading books aloud and working in small groups utilizing the science of reading to support student learning.
Math Tutor - K-5th Grade
Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico, VA
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Empowered students to achieve their academic goals through targeted math instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers to align instruction with classroom objectives.
Teacher - 3rd Grade and Transition First
Lebanon Special School District
Lebanon, TN
08.1997 - 05.2004
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher - 5th Grade
Putnam County Schools
Cookeville, TN
08.1995 - 05.1997
- Developed lesson plans to engage students and encourage active learning and success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assessed student progress through various formative and summative evaluations.
Education
Masters Of Arts And Sciences - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2002
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.1995
Skills
- Literacy development
- Student-centered learning
- Empathy and patience
- Serving diverse communities
- Behavior management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Relationship building
- Faculty collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
Additional Information
- Virginia Commonwealth University Clinical Faculty - Mentored Pre-Service teachers become reflective educators (Richmond Public Schools).
- Collaborated with Curriculum Supervisor (Lebanon Special Schools) to map curriculum across grade levels.
Timeline
Teacher - 1st and 2nd Grade and Kindergarten
Richmond Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2025
Math Tutor - K-5th Grade
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher - 3rd Grade and Transition First
Lebanon Special School District
08.1997 - 05.2004
Teacher - 5th Grade
Putnam County Schools
08.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Education
Tennessee Technological University
Masters Of Arts And Sciences - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Technological University