JESSICA L. AYCOCK
Pinson
Summary
Dedicated literacy-focused educator and instructional leader with over 18 years of experience advancing student achievement in elementary education. LETRS and Orton-Gillingham certified with expertise in structured literacy, intervention design, progress monitoring, and data-driven instructional decision-making. Proven success supporting teachers through mentoring, professional collaboration, curriculum implementation, and leadership initiatives at both the school and district levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Lead Teacher
Blount County Schools – Southeastern School
01.2018 - Current
- Deliver differentiated literacy instruction and intervention support for diverse learners.
- Develop and monitor Tier II and Tier III intervention plans using student achievement data.
- Mentor new teachers and support instructional best practices.
- Serve on district curriculum, report card, and textbook adoption committees.
- Appointed On-Site Director for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Summer Program.
First Grade Lead Teacher
Birmingham City Schools – Tuggle Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Lead Mentor Teacher.
- Superintendent's Advisory Panel member.
- Building Leadership Team member.
- Lighthouse Team Facilitator.
First Grade Teacher
DeKalb County Board of Education
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Achieved a 100% student pass rate on DIBELS assessments.
Education
Master of Education - Childhood Education
Auburn University at Montgomery
Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance, Minor in Business Administration
Auburn University
Skills
- LETRS Certified
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- Tier II & Tier III Intervention Expertise
- Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Mentorship
- Curriculum Leadership
- Science of Reading Implementation
- Professional Learning Facilitation
- Structured Literacy Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Teacher Coaching
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Learning Communities
- Classroom Leadership
- Family & Community Engagement
Timeline
First Grade Lead Teacher
Blount County Schools – Southeastern School
01.2018 - Current
First Grade Lead Teacher
Birmingham City Schools – Tuggle Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2018
First Grade Teacher
DeKalb County Board of Education
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance, Minor in Business Administration
Auburn University
Master of Education - Childhood Education
Auburn University at Montgomery