Katherine Ginger Calhoun
Purvis,MS
Summary
Hands-on and resourceful Elementary Teacher committed to encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Dedicated and hard-working professional with 15+ years of experience designing challenging and enriching activities, monitoring academic performance, and developing differentiated instruction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted Education Teacher
Lamar County Schools, MS
10.2020 - Current
- Create challenging and engaging lessons in a classroom environment that facilitates positive learning experiences for over 45 students.
- Prepare lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using multimedia learning, manipulatives, hands-on experiences, and student-driven interests.
Education Curator
Jackson Zoological Park
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Head of the Education Department: all staff, curriculum, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Developed customized learning experiences for individuals and groups with a unique emphasis on science-based lessons.
Elementary School Teacher
Jackson Public Schools District
08.1992 - 05.2003
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students' abilities and interests, focusing on core subjects necessary for academic growth.
Education
Education Specialist - Psychometry
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2020
Masters of Education - Elementary Education, Gifted Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.1995
Skills
- Creative Lesson Design
- Project-based learning
- Grant Writing
- Proficient in Google, Level I II Certification
Certification
- Early Childhood
- Core Subjects
- Gifted and Talented
- Educational Diagnostician
Timeline
Gifted Education Teacher
Lamar County Schools, MS
10.2020 - Current
Education Curator
Jackson Zoological Park
07.2015 - 05.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Jackson Public Schools District
08.1992 - 05.2003
Education Specialist - Psychometry
Jackson State University
Masters of Education - Elementary Education, Gifted Education
Mississippi College
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