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Kori Holt

Dallas,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TEACHER/EDUCATOR

DALLAS ISD
08.2016 - Current

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- DeGolyer Elementary: 4th-5th grade Math and Science Teacher (Aug 2023- present)

  • Collaborated with students, teachers, and administration on science and math curriculum
  • Developed math remediation curriculum
  • Developed and implemented a student centered Market Day creating their own business and economy.

MIDDLE SCHOOL- Thomas Marsh Preparatory: 6th grade Pre-Algebra Math Teacher (Aug 2022- May 2023)

  • Wrote pre-algebra curriculum, implemented across grade level
  • Mentored and lead self-efficacy lessons daily to 15-20 at risk students decreasing referrals by 24%

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- Stevens Park Elementary: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Math and Science Teacher (Aug 2016- May 2022)

  • Social Emotional Learning Campus Coordinator
  • Conducted behavioral interventions for preK-6 students, decreasing behavior referrals by 50%
  • Managed a 50-student mentoring program with a team of 8 staff members
  • Led SEL professional development trainings twice a year
  • Served as the sponsor for an all girl SEL running club
  • Mentor Teacher (May 2019-2022)
  • Coached six first year teachers in classroom management and social emotional learning techniques
  • Created and facilitated interactive 'gamified' curriculum for students increasing attendance to 93%
  • Spearheaded the renovation of Stevens Park Elementary School's outside playground that resulted in a interactive learning environment
  • Coached the extracurricular basketball team composed of 25 players, ranging from 3rd grade - 6th grade
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, and administration on math curriculum for 2-5th grade
  • 2016 taught emerging bilingual Spanish students, whose first language was Spanish, how to read and write in English

Education

Bachelor of Science - School Counseling + Clinical And Mental Health

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.2016

Skills

  • Exemplary Classroom Systems
  • Relationship Building
  • Google Workspace
  • Excel
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Professional training
  • Cultural awareness
  • Emotional intelligence

Certification

  • Generalist EC-6th Grade
  • ESL Supplemental EC-6th Grade
  • School Counselor

Recognitions

  • Distinguished Teacher, Dallas ISD, 2022-2025
  • TEA Recognized Teacher, 2018-2026
  • Social Emotional Learning Lead Champion, 2020-2022

Timeline

TEACHER/EDUCATOR

DALLAS ISD
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - School Counseling + Clinical And Mental Health

East Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University
Kori Holt