Kerrie Wood
Meridian,MS
Summary
Experienced Elementary Teacher with 20 years in education. Proven ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to enhance student success. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes growth and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute
Kelly Services
Meridian, MS
11.2024 - 05.2025
- First Grade
- Fostered inclusive educational experiences through collaboration with educators.
- Established and enforced behavior rules to maintain student order.
- Integrated real-world examples to enhance relevance and engagement in learning.
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials tailored to diverse learning levels.
Teacher
West Lauderdale Elementary
Meridian, MS
08.2013 - 05.2024
- Third Grade 2013-2014
- Second Grade 2014-2022
- Third Grade 2022-2024
- Executed lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum for two grade levels.
- Delivered targeted interventions based on MTSS model to support individual learning needs.
- Provided accommodations in accordance with students' IEPs and Action Plans.
- Contributed to weekly PLC meetings to refine collaborative teaching strategies.
Teacher
Crestwood Elementary
Meridian, MS
08.2007 - 05.2013
- First Grade 2007-2010
- Kindergarten 2010-2012
- PreK 2012-2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created learning stations tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
Teacher
Southeast Elementary
Meridian, MS
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Fourth Grade
- Instructed students in Reading, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop diverse strategies for enhancing student learning.
- Evaluated student progress through comprehensive assessments for targeted improvements.
Teacher
Newton Elementary
Newton, MS
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Created and executed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Maximized student interest through educational games and songs.
- Instructed essential reading skills focused on alphabet recognition.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain order and promote respect.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus
Meridian, MS12-2003
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05-2001
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Interactive teaching
- Empathy and patience
- Formative assessments
- Classroom technology
- Assignment grading
- Group instruction
- Test grading
- Classroom instruction
- Test proctoring
- Parent communication
Certification
Mississippi Educator License
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
Kelly Services
11.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher
West Lauderdale Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2024
Teacher
Crestwood Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2013
Teacher
Southeast Elementary
08.2004 - 07.2007
Teacher
Newton Elementary
01.2004 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
East Mississippi Community College
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