Jeannie Brock
Blue Mountain,MS
Summary
Compassionate, student-centered Special Education Teacher and K-6 Librarian with experience designing inclusive instruction, individualizing learning using MDE Alternate and Academic Standards, and building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Proven record improving access and outcomes for students with diverse disabilities and supporting classroom inclusion across grade levels.
Experienced library professional with strong focus on information organization, digital cataloging, and community engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs while achieving targeted outcomes. Expertise in managing collections, conducting research, and providing exceptional user services. Reliable, flexible, and ready to make significant impact.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian (Pre-K-6)
Holly Springs School District
Holly Springs, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Manage library services for Pre-K through 6th grade, promoting literacy, information literacy, and a love of reading.
- Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-aligned resources and classroom research projects.
- Support differentiated reading activities and small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintain library collection, organize literacy events, and communicate with families about reading programs.
Special Education Teacher (K-5, Self-Contained)
South Tippah School District
Ripley, MS
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided full-time self-contained instruction for K-3 students with a range of disabilities using MDE Alternate Academic Standards and MDE Academic Standards.
- Taught academics, social skills, behavior management, and functional living skills through individualized and group instruction.
- Built trusting, supportive relationships with families; regularly communicated student progress and needs to parents and school officials.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment focused on student growth, engagement, and measurable progress.
Special Education Teacher (U.S. History Inclusion; English II Inclusion)
Tupelo Public School District
Tupelo, MS
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Functioned as an inclusion special education teacher for U.S. History and English II, collaborating with general education teachers to ensure that all students had access to the curriculum.
- Modified materials and offered targeted supports (such as notes, scaffolding, and small-group instruction) tailored for special education students.
- Contributed to the development of instructional resources for both subjects, assisting students with test preparation and classroom assignments.
- Achieved impressive student performance on state assessments for U.S. History and English II.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents and administrators regarding student progress, assignments, and testing schedules.
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
Ashland, MS
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Developed positive encouraging relationships with middle school and high school students and their parents/guardians.
- Set high standards in the various courses I taught.
- Personal test scores reflected student growth in my classroom.
- Used technology including Smart Board, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.
- Worked well with my colleagues to make a positive school environment.
Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
Holly Springs
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Energetic middle school teacher with a solid history of achievement in Language Arts.
- Areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing, and classroom management.
Education
National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs -
University of Mississippi
11-2015
Masters Degree - Education
Blue Mountain College
05-2010
Bachelors Degree - Education
Mississippi State University
05-2006
Associate Degree - Business Management/Minor in Accounting
Northeast Community College
05-1995
Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Ability to Multi-task
- Problem-solver
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Classroom Management Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Reading and teaching
- Community engagement
- Literacy development
Accomplishments
- A research-based Mississippi educator driven by student success by implementing Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS), engaging in data-driven instruction, and participating in state-level curriculum and assessment development, such as MAAP item writing. This proactive approach helps to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and state standards.
Certification
- 117 Ele Educ (4-6)
- 116 Ele Educ (K-3)
- 119 English (7-12)
- 192 Social Studies (7-12)
- 221 Mild/Mod Disabilities (K-12)
- 440 Library Media Specialist (K-12)
Timeline
Librarian (Pre-K-6)
Holly Springs School District
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher (K-5, Self-Contained)
South Tippah School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher (U.S. History Inclusion; English II Inclusion)
Tupelo Public School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
07.2011 - 07.2019
Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
07.2006 - 07.2011
Masters Degree - Education
Blue Mountain College
Bachelors Degree - Education
Mississippi State University
Associate Degree - Business Management/Minor in Accounting
Northeast Community College
National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs -
University of Mississippi
Activities
- Mississippi Department of Education Exempler Unit and Lesson Writer for 8th grade Language Arts
- Mississippi Department of Education Test Item Writer in Language Arts for 6th-8th grade
- Mississippi Department of Education Biased Review for Science and Language Arts
- 21st Century Community Grant District Coordinator
- Benton/Tippah County Girl Scout Service Unit Manager
- Tippah County Girl Scout Troop Leader/Co Leader
- Tippah County Civitan Club
- People to People International Student Sponsor/Chaperone