Kizzie Kirkpatrick
Rock Hill,USA
Summary
Passionate Early-Childhood teacher with a South Carolina Gifted and Talented Endorsement. 20 Years’ experience providing significant results, working individually and on teams to contribute ideas, cooperating with others in pedagogical and educational processes. Committed to continuous improvement, growth, and team success. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regular Education Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Instructing 2nd Grade curricula.
- Instructing ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science content, as well as instruction in Technology, Current Events, and Character Education
- Assesses student performance through anecdotal records, conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that addresses the needs and capabilities of gifted populations
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Instructing K5 and 2nd Grade curricula.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Managed disciplinary issues, enforcing school policies, and holding students accountable.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom and school environment, addressing bullying and safety protocols.
- Advised student clubs and organizations, coordinating major campus events, and promoting student engagement.
- Represented student interests to administration, faculty, and parents, advocating for student needs and concerns.
- Worked with counselors, advisors, and other administrative staff to provide holistic student support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Regular Education Virtual Teacher
Rock Hill Virtual Academy
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Instructing K5 and 2nd Grade curricula, designing and developing virtual programs to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students in a virtual environment
- Served as Interventionist for students that were being tracked for possible learning disability
- Served on the MTSS Committee
- Planned a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
08.2013 - 03.2020
- Instructing K5 and 2nd Grade curricula.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Managed disciplinary issues, enforcing school policies, and holding students accountable.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom and school environment, addressing bullying and safety protocols.
- Advised student clubs and organizations, coordinating major campus events, and promoting student engagement.
- Represented student interests to administration, faculty, and parents, advocating for student needs and concerns.
- Worked with counselors, advisors, and other administrative staff to provide holistic student support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Regular Education Teacher
York Road Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Instructing K5 curricula.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Managed disciplinary issues, enforcing school policies, and holding students accountable.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom and school environment, addressing bullying and safety protocols.
- Advised student clubs and organizations, coordinating major campus events, and promoting student engagement.
- Represented student interests to administration, faculty, and parents, advocating for student needs and concerns.
- Worked with counselors, advisors, and other administrative staff to provide holistic student support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Regular Education Teacher
Central Child Development
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Instructing 4K curricula.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of 4K students.
- Managed disciplinary issues, enforcing school policies, and holding students accountable.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom and school environment, addressing bullying and safety protocols.
- Advised student clubs and organizations, coordinating major campus events, and promoting student engagement.
- Represented student interests to administration, faculty, and parents, advocating for student needs and concerns.
- Worked with counselors, advisors, and other administrative staff to provide holistic student support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Doctoral Degree - Leadership
University of Phoenix
Virtual06-2026
Master’s Degree - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
Columbia, SC05-2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05-2005
Skills
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Knowledge of state policy and laws affecting students
- Fast-Bridge/MAPS/MTSS Data Usage for Student Development
- Standardized Testing Proctoring and Facilitation
- SCTS 40
- Mentor Certification
- LETRS Training part 1
- Communication skills
- Student motivation
- Peer collaboration
- Reporting and documentation
- Behavior management
- Social-emotional learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive role model and mentor
Timeline
Regular Education Teacher
North Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Regular Education Virtual Teacher
Rock Hill Virtual Academy
03.2020 - 06.2022
Regular Education Teacher
Old Pointe Elementary School
08.2013 - 03.2020
Regular Education Teacher
York Road Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Regular Education Teacher
Central Child Development
08.2005 - 06.2010
Doctoral Degree - Leadership
University of Phoenix
Master’s Degree - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood
Winthrop University
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