Kathy Joan Knight
Collins,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher
Covington County Schools
Collins, MS
08.2011 - Current
- Teach 5th-7th grade English Language Arts across a 15-year career (Two years of fifth, Ten Years of sixth grade, three years of seventh grade).
- Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction integrating reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners using small-group teaching, targeted interventions, and individualized support.
- Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and collaborate with colleagues on data-driven decisions.
- Establish effective classroom management systems that support engagement and positive behavior.
- Maintain consistent communication with families regarding academic progress and support needs.
MCT Literacy Tutor
West Jones Elementary
Laurel, Mississippi
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided one-on-one and small-group reading and writing support for elementary students.
- Developed targeted interventions to strengthen foundational literacy skills.
- Monitored growth and adjusted instruction based on student performance.
Clerk
Jimmie Baggett, Accounting
Collins, MS
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Answered phones in a professional manner and addressed inquiries promptly.
- Operated office equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners.
Computer Technician
Computer Innovations
Collins, MS
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Installed and configured hardware components such as motherboards, processors, RAMs, hard drives, optical drives and other peripherals.
- Installed necessary drivers for peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and web cameras.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, Oregon05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, US01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Business
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, Mississippi, US01.1984
Skills
- Student motivation
- Reading comprehension
- Literary analysis
- Writing instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom management
- Licensed in the state of Mississippi
- Google classroom
Certification
Mississippi Teaching Certification, 120 Elementary Education, 174 Reading K-12, 192 Social Studies 7-12
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Covington County Schools
08.2011 - Current
MCT Literacy Tutor
West Jones Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2011
Clerk
Jimmie Baggett, Accounting
05.2005 - 07.2007
Computer Technician
Computer Innovations
08.1998 - 05.2004
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Business
Jones County Junior College