Hi, I’m
Krystal C. Adcock, Ed.D.
Mize,MS
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Smith County School District, Raleigh High School, Raleigh, MS
Special Education Teacher
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Simpson County School District – Magee Middle School, Magee, MS
English & Science Teacher
2021.08 - 2022.06 (10 months)
Job overview
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English & Science curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of literary concepts and CCSS.
Mississippi Community College Board , Jackson, MS
Assessment Specialist
2017.11 - 2021.08 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- For the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Developed and implemented training programs for employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Managed communication regarding assessment management system and assessment process to programs and units.
- Administered assessment-related surveys, prepared summary reports and managed electronic archives for proper documentation of compliance.
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Collected test materials after assessments.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
Hampton School District, Hampton, Arkansas
English Teacher
2014.07 - 2017.11 (3 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- English 11, English 12, Transitional English 12, AP Literature & Composition, Pre-AP English 11, & Oral Communications
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Education
University of Southern Mississippi , Hattiesburg, MS
Doctor of Education from Higher Education Administration
05.2023
University Overview
- 3.9 GPA
- Golden Key International Honour Society Member
- Higher Education Student Affairs Association Graduate Student Senate Member
- Dissertation: "Undergraduate Students' and Higher Education Professionals' Beliefs About the Ethical Implications of Social Media Usage in Higher Education” Major Professor: Dr. Jason Wallace
Arkansas State University , Jonesboro, AR
Educational Specialist from Educational Leadership, Principalship
05.2019
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Phi Kappa Phi Member
- Recipient of the State Teacher Education Program (STEP) Grant (2017)
- Recipient of the Teacher Opportunity Program (TOP) Grant (2016; 2017; 2018)
- Capstone Project
Arkansas State University , Jonesboro, AR
Master of Science from Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Director
08.2017
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Phi Kappa Phi Member
- Recipient of the Teacher Opportunity Program (TOP) Grant (2016; 2017; 2018)
- Capstone Project
Mississippi State University , Starkville, MS
Bachelor of Science from Secondary English Education
12.2013
University Overview
- Teacher Intern: Starkville High School, Starkville, Mississippi (Spring 2013)
Jones County Junior College , Ellisville, MS
Associate of Arts from General Education
05.2011
University Overview
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- JCJC Science Club Member
Mize Attendance Center , Mize, MS
High School Diploma
05.2008
University Overview
- Highest Honors
- Mize High School Hall of Fame Inductee
- Extracurricular Activities: Mize High School Marching Band Drum Major, Mize High School Thespian Society Member, Mize High School Choral Ensemble Member
- National Beta Club Member
- Student Council Member
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Child Development
- Learning Style, Career, and Academic Assessment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Assessment Administration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Neurodiverse Disorders
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Data Driven IEP Development, Review, & Revision
- Standardized Test Results Review
- Parent Relationship Management
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- State of Mississippi Educator Class AAAA License - 248011
- ADMN: Administrator License – Non-Practicing: 486N–NON-PRACTICING ADMINISTRATOR
- SEL: Educator License: 119–ENGLISH (7-12), 188–GENERAL SCIENCES (7-12), 192–SOCIAL STUDIES (7-12), 196–SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS (7-12), 221–MILD/MOD DISABILITIES (K-12)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Smith County School District, Raleigh High School
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
English & Science Teacher
Simpson County School District – Magee Middle School
2021.08 - 2022.06 (10 months)
Assessment Specialist
Mississippi Community College Board
2017.11 - 2021.08 (3 years & 9 months)
English Teacher
Hampton School District
2014.07 - 2017.11 (3 years & 4 months)
University of Southern Mississippi
Doctor of Education from Higher Education Administration
Arkansas State University
Educational Specialist from Educational Leadership, Principalship
Arkansas State University
Master of Science from Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Director
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science from Secondary English Education
Jones County Junior College
Associate of Arts from General Education
Mize Attendance Center
High School Diploma
- State of Mississippi Educator Class AAAA License - 248011
- ADMN: Administrator License – Non-Practicing: 486N–NON-PRACTICING ADMINISTRATOR
- SEL: Educator License: 119–ENGLISH (7-12), 188–GENERAL SCIENCES (7-12), 192–SOCIAL STUDIES (7-12), 196–SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS (7-12), 221–MILD/MOD DISABILITIES (K-12)
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