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Kelsey McGrevey, Ed.S

Ocean Springs,USA

Summary

Experienced small business owner with expertise in operations management, business strategy, and financial oversight.

Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

The Learning Hive, LLC
05.2023 - Current
  • Educational consultant and tutorial services.
  • Support is provided to a diverse group of students and their families.
  • Services include academic tutoring, homework assistance, home-school support, social skills, and dyslexia support.
  • Collaborate with parents to address student needs and educational goals.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.

Special Education Department Chair

Biloxi Public School District
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Managed compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
  • Supervised a team of special education teachers and support staff effectively.
  • Implemented assessment tools to monitor student learning and development needs.
  • Advocated for resources to support diverse learning needs within the district.
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
  • Create special education staff schedules, assign incoming students to teacher caseloads, and provide guidance and assistance to all members of the special education team.
  • Coordinated training sessions for educators on inclusive teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents to create individualized education plans for students.

Special Education Inclusion/Resource Teacher

Biloxi Public School District
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Monitor and document individual student progress on goals through progress reports and data collection.
  • Conduct IEP meetings to address educational concerns: annuals, extended school year, review/revise, and 3-year reevaluations.
  • Collaborate with general and special education teachers, related service personnel, parents, and administration to meet the needs of all students that I serve.
  • Experience with providing accommodations and modifications to students with hearing and visual impairments, specific learning disabilities, other health impairments, autism, and emotional disturbances.
  • Experience with state testing.
  • Provide special education services to students in 5th and 6th grade.
  • Attend weekly department Special Education, Math, Science, and ELA PLCs.
  • Record monthly resource and parent logs.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Jackson County School District
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provide special education services to students in grades K-3.
  • Monitor and document individual student progress on goals through progress reports and data collection.
  • Conduct IEP meetings to address educational concerns: annuals, extended school year, review/revise, and 3-year reevaluations.
  • Collaborate with general and special education teachers, related service personnel, parents, and administration to meet the needs of all 37 students that I serve.
  • Experience with providing accommodations and modifications to students with hearing and visual impairments, specific learning disabilities, other health impairments, autism, and emotional disturbances.
  • Experience with state testing.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Ocean Springs School District
01.2017 - 07.2020
  • Provided special education services to students in grades 4th–6th.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
  • Provided accommodations and modifications per each student’s Individualized Education Plan.
  • Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and social interactions.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided reinforcement of positive conduct.
  • Helped organize classroom activities and maintained a structured learning environment.

Afterschool and Summer Camp Director

Ocean Springs Park and Recreation
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Followed all Mississippi Child Care Regulations
  • Arranged and approved all field trips.
  • Purchased supplies and equipment through purchase orders.
  • Assisted with rentals of the City of Ocean Springs facilities.
  • Organized daily activities and schedules for summer camp participants.
  • Managed staff recruitment and training for seasonal camp counselors.
  • Coordinated communication between parents and camp staff regarding schedules.
  • Developed engaging program content to enhance camper experiences.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during all camp activities.
  • Supervised outdoor events and ensured proper equipment usage.
  • Organized and supervised staff training sessions.
  • Provided guidance to counselors on how to manage difficult situations with campers.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and campers in a timely manner.
  • Created and implemented engaging activities, field trips and special events to diversify camp life.
  • Monitored budget allocations for supplies, equipment, transportation costs and other expenses associated with running the summer camp program.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training new counselors.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best rates and availability of arts, crafts, sports and camping equipment.

Education

Doctorate, Educational Policy & Design

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-2025

Specialist, Educational Leadership & Admin

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12-2022

Master of Arts - Special Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12-2019

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
07-2017

Skills

  • Educational leadership
  • Individualized education plans
  • Data analysis
  • Special needs advocacy
  • Family engagement
  • Student assessment
  • Staff management
  • Project management

Affiliations

Volunteer Experience:

Embrace Abilities Board Chairperson- This is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in Ocean Springs, MS. Embrace Abilities promotes inclusion and acceptable for individuals with special needs and their families. My position of board chair consists of working alongside the founder of this non-profit to provide meaningful connections and empower families of children with different abilities. Events include, monthly meet-ups, parent ambassador meet-ups, birthday buddies, and coffee with caregivers. In addition, as an inclusion specialist, I volunteer to provide ongoing support and training regarding special education laws and IEP components to our members and the community.

Active Member of Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs

May 2025, Appointed Tomorrow's Promises Co-Chair

December 2024- Rising Gem Award, recognition for 46 hours of community service providing meaningful impacts on the lives of children and their families within the community.

As of June 2025, I have devoted 129 hours serving children and their families across the Biloxi-Ocean Springs area. The following are projects that I have served on and impact made:

Community Connections

YMCA trick or treating event

Christmas Wish (donation for Christmas presents)

Wrapping presents for students with moderate to severe disabilities Christmas party

Additional Christmas gifts purchased for a family in need

Fit for Life

Little Children’s Park Turkey Toss

Snack donations

Sponsorship for upcoming 5K

Prom Closet

Donation of prom accessories

School Aid

Fulfilling school aid requests such as purchasing and delivering clothing items to students in need

ABC Christmas (adopting 14 children for Christmas)

Donation of shoes to a local elementary school

Tomorrow’s Promises

Purchased self-care items for mothers at a local shelter

Valentine’s Day crafts for children at the Gulf Coast Nonviolence Shelter

Accomplishments

  • Nominated as one of the 100 Successful Women to Know in 2025

Certification

CPI Training

Canvas Training

Nurtured Heart Approach

Child Care Director Certified

Bullying Prevention

Dyslexia Training

AAA Mississippi Teaching License

AAA Tennessee Teaching License

Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Certified K-5

Teaching Endorsements:

Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12

General Science 7-12

Psychology 7-12

Social Studies 7-12

Home Economics 7-12

Interventionist K-12

Government 7-12

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Department Chair

Biloxi Public School District
07.2023 - 05.2025

Owner

The Learning Hive, LLC
05.2023 - Current

Special Education Inclusion/Resource Teacher

Biloxi Public School District
08.2022 - 05.2025

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Jackson County School District
08.2020 - 07.2022

Afterschool and Summer Camp Director

Ocean Springs Park and Recreation
01.2019 - 09.2019

Special Education Paraprofessional

Ocean Springs School District
01.2017 - 07.2020

Doctorate, Educational Policy & Design

Mississippi State University

Specialist, Educational Leadership & Admin

Arkansas State University

Master of Arts - Special Education

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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