Kizzie Kirkpatrick
Regular Education Teacher
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
To obtain a 2nd Grade Regular Education Reading Coach, teacher support, or Reading Coach position that will enable me to utilize my organizational skills, my educational background, and my commitment to enable and empower children and teachers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of pedagogy and I am committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Regular Education Virtual Teacher
Rock Hill Virtual Academy
Rock Hill, SC
08.2020 - Current
- Instructing K-5 and 2nd Grade curricula, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Served as Interventionist for students that were being tracked for possible learning disabilities
- Instructing ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science content, as well as instruction in Technology, Current Events, and Character Education
- Assessing student performance through anecdotal records, conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Supported new teachers by being a Peer Evaluator on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
Rock Hill, SC
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Instructing K-5 and 2nd Grade curricula, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Instructing ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science content, as well as instruction in Technology, Current Events, and Character Education
- Assessing student performance through anecdotal records, conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed fundraisers and grant documentation to raise money for my classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
Regular Education Teacher
York Road Elementary School
Rock Hill, SC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Instructing K-5 curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Instructing ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science content, as well as instruction in Technology, Current Events, and Character Education
- Assessing student performance through anecdotal records, conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios
- Mentoring new teachers and guiding student teachers
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to state/national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for my classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Attended IEP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Regular Education Teacher
Central Child Development Center
Rock Hill, SC
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Instructing K-4 curriculum, designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Instructing ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science content, as well as instruction in Technology, Current Events, Music, PE, Art, and Character Education
- Assessing student performance through anecdotal records, conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Grow Smart standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held home-visits with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership - Management and Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ (virtual) 08.2017 - Current
Master of Education - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
Columbia, SC 08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Technology and Educational Technology
undefinedCertification
Teacher 4.0 Evaluator Certified
Timeline
SC Read Succeed Training - [Assessment Strategies for Reading]
08-2022
SC Gifted and Talented Certificate Training- [Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students]
08-2022
Teacher 4.0 Evaluator Certified
08-2021
Peer Mentor Training
08-2021
Child, Infant, and Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
12-2020
Regular Education Virtual Teacher
Rock Hill Virtual Academy
08.2020 - Current
Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership - Management and Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix
08.2017 - Current
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2020
Master of Education - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Regular Education Teacher
York Road Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Regular Education Teacher
Central Child Development Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Winthrop University
08.2001 - 05.2005
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