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Work History
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Kelli Gibson

Sevierville,TN

Summary

Accomplished French Teacher with a proven track record of fostering language skills development and enhancing classroom management expertise across multiple high schools, including Seymour High School. Specializes in curriculum development and interactive learning, demonstrating flexibility and a talent for mentoring. Proven track record in enhancing language skills development and student engagement through innovative teaching methods.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

French Teacher

Seymour High School
08.2013 - Current

French Teacher

Sevier County High School
08.2013 - 06.2015

French Teacher

Jefferson County High School
08.2006 - 06.2013

French Teacher

Caroline County High School
07.2001 - 06.2006

Summer Instructor, French, Upward Bound Programs

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
06.2001 - 06.2001

Interim 3rd Grade Teacher

Blount County School System
03.2001 - 05.2001

Interim Music Teacher, K-8

Blount County School System
01.2001 - 03.2001

Education

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
07-2019

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction

Concordia University
Portland, OR
09-2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

Maryville College
Maryville, TN
12-2000

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • French language fluency
  • Classroom management expertise
  • Language skills development
  • Career guidance
  • Curriculum development and delivery
  • Interactive teaching and learning with digital tools
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • TN License #000219083 with Endorsements in French (7-12), History (7-12), Government (7-12)
  • Work Based Learning (June 2024)
  • Secondary Literacy Training I & II (2022)

Leadership

  • Effectively teach all assigned classes at any given time-including Contemporary Issues, ACT Prep, U.S. Government & Civics, Credit Recovery, and Work Based Learning-utilizing limited resources to deliver quality education
  • Mentor teachers to enhance their effectiveness and pedagogical skills (Michael Ball, Lucy Ferrell, Marie Attia, Blake Burnette)
  • Facilitate World Language Department meetings as Department Chair (2018-Present)
  • Serve as Graduation Coach in the coordination of all graduation activities and programs (2019-Present)
  • Serve as Adviser for the National Honor Society, enhancing the program's integrity and effectiveness (2018-Present)
  • Develop and implement a peer tutoring program through the National Honor Society to enhance standardized test scores and promote student success in the classroom
  • Sponsor and promote international travel opportunities for students and families-France, Germany, & the Alps (2022), Italy (2024), Paris & Barcelona (2026)
  • Applied for and received “Simply Smart” Grant to create a classroom library of French texts to increase literacy (2018)
  • Served as a member of Cohort 2 of the Blended Learning Leadership Academy offered by Sevier County School System

Timeline

French Teacher

Seymour High School
08.2013 - Current

French Teacher

Sevier County High School
08.2013 - 06.2015

French Teacher

Jefferson County High School
08.2006 - 06.2013

French Teacher

Caroline County High School
07.2001 - 06.2006

Summer Instructor, French, Upward Bound Programs

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
06.2001 - 06.2001

Interim 3rd Grade Teacher

Blount County School System
03.2001 - 05.2001

Interim Music Teacher, K-8

Blount County School System
01.2001 - 03.2001
  • TN License #000219083 with Endorsements in French (7-12), History (7-12), Government (7-12)
  • Work Based Learning (June 2024)
  • Secondary Literacy Training I & II (2022)

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Maryville College
Kelli Gibson