Experienced teacher and coordinator focused on educational leadership. Known for fostering relationships and enhancing learning outcomes for gifted students. Committed to advancing professional development initiatives to support educators in meeting diverse student needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students
Lafayette County School District
Oxford MS
08.1998 - Current
Gifted Records Coordinator
Teaching and enhancing the learning experience of gifted and talented children.
Enhancing the gifted skill of my students
Strengthening the emotional and social skill and needs of gifted students.
Working closely with classroom teachers, admin., and parents to help support of the students' special needs.
Conducting professional development sessions on gifted education.
Attending the MS Association of Gifted Children, (MAGC) conferences.
Education
Specialist in Higher Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2026
Specialist in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2024
Master of Science - Special Education-Gifted, Talented, And Creative
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2019
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
University of Mississippi
University, MS
06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Sciences
University of Mississippi
University, MS
05-1993
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Coordinator of Testing
Leadership in Higher Education
Educational Leadership
Accomplishments
ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
Judged yearly Spelling Bees.
Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Timeline
Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students
Lafayette County School District
08.1998 - Current
Specialist in Higher Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Arkansas State University
Specialist in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Special Education-Gifted, Talented, And Creative
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Sciences
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