Kassi Wolford
Teacher
Longview,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Longview ISD, excelling in classroom management and curriculum development. Leveraged critical thinking and collaborative learning to enhance student performance, fostering a growth mindset. Demonstrated excellence in faculty collaboration and student needs assessment, significantly enriching the educational experience. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
Sabine ISD
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Student needs assessment
- Performance Assessments
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Community involvement
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration
Certification
- Marhematics License8th-12th
Timeline
Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2019 - 07.2024
Teacher
Sabine ISD
08.2016 - 07.2019
Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2012 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Texas At Tyler
- Marhematics License8th-12th
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