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Kristy Gross

Education
Vicksburg,MS

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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. I have a high priority to reach every child by meeting them where they are. I believe that every child can learn. I love parental involvement and have realized that having their support in crucial in the development of their child.


I began teaching 4th grade students in 2015. After teaching my 3rd year, I won Teacher of the Year for my school district. I then taught 5th grade Math for 4 years. I was able to come into contact with many professionals that allowed me to use my knowledge in different ways to help my students. It was during this time that I was able to truly see my gift for helping students grow and use superpowers that they never knew they had. I am currently teaching 2nd grade. It has truly been a joy so far. I know that this profession comes with its share of ups and downs. I am one who remains focused on the main prize, which is student growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher

Vicksburg Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
08.2015 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2019 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09.2012 - 06.2015

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09.2010 - 08.2012

Skills

Classroom management

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Timeline

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
12.2019 - 10.2022

Teacher

Vicksburg Warren School District
08.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
09.2012 - 06.2015

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
09.2010 - 08.2012
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