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Misty Ross

Misty Ross

Greenville,North Carolina

Summary

Studious and passionate worker with 20 years experience in education. Extensive knowledge of teaching elementary, secondary, and adult learners. Highly trained in delivering distance instruction utilizing learning management systems. Committed to mentoring students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Science/Social Studies Teacher 6th Grade

Hope Middle School
Greenville, North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
  • Instructed students in various academic subjects such as math, science, social studies, and history.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.

Facilitating Teacher - 5th grade Science/Math

Wintergreen Intermediate School
Greenville, North Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Served as the facilitating teacher, tasked with improving 5th grade science and math EOG scores by leading a team of teachers to evaluate instructional practices
  • Using a combination of the collaborative cycle of inquiry and research based strategies, implemented interventions to improve 5th grade science and math EOG scores by increasing both rigor and relevance
  • Selected as Teacher of the Year in 2019, voted by my colleagues
  • Have consistently maintained EVASS scores in the exceeding expectations category, through a combination of quality instruction, data analysis, and relationship building with students.

Classroom Teacher 4th Grade

Wintergreen Intermediate School
Greenville, North Carolina
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Delivered guided reading instruction to 72 fourth grade students at varying levels of academic ability
  • Worked in a Professional Learning Community to aggregate student-testing data to design remediation instruction for struggling learners
  • Served on the technology and media committees to bring instructional technology resources into the intermediate classrooms
  • Piloted I Station, an individualized computer tutorial focused on specific Common Core skills
  • Created and administered School Net assessments to create common formative assessments to monitor student growth in specific academic areas.

Lead Classroom Teacher 4th grade

Homestead Elementary
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Delivered guided reading instruction using Houghton Mifflin reading curriculum
  • Utilized the Everyday Math program to teach mathematics
  • Prepared for and administered state mandated SBA testing in mathematics, reading, science, and writing
  • Employed STEM concepts in teaching mathematics and science
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to coordinate accommodations for students with Individualized Education Plans
  • Worked as a mentor teacher, hosting teachers in training from the University of Alaska.

Lead Classroom Teacher 4th and 5th grades

Washington Elementary
Norman, Oklahoma
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Planned and implemented multiple curricula lessons based on Oklahoma standards of learning
  • Delivered guided reading instruction based on skill based assessments
  • Utilized the Everyday Math program to teach mathematics
  • Followed accommodations set forth in several Individualized Education Plans
  • Worked as a mentor teacher, hosting and preparing student interns from the University of Oklahoma
  • Served on the technology, pro-cadre, lead teacher, student council, social and parent-teacher committees
  • Acted as liaison between grade level team and principal at weekly Principal Advisory meeting, addressing concerns and offering suggestions for improvement of the school.

Classroom Teacher 3rd Grade

Cedar Grove Elementary
Bay District, Florida
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Prepared 22 third grade students for mandatory FCAT testing which was pass or fail
  • Organized and implemented an after-school tutorial program utilizing the Success-Maker program to target at-risk students
  • Planned and implemented multiple curricula lessons based on Florida standards of learning
  • Followed accommodations set forth in several Individualized Education Plans
  • Differentiated instruction for multiple learners, including a visually impaired child.

Classroom Teacher 1st Grade

Westerly Hills Elementary
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Using the Open Court phonetic reading program, taught 20 first grade students to read on grade level
  • Utilized Saxon Mathematics, a hands-on scripted mathematical program
  • Differentiated instruction for multiple learners, including several English language learners
  • Followed accommodations set forth in several Individualized Education Plans
  • Conferenced with parents regarding student progress and areas of concern
  • Maintained a daily discipline chart for each child and prepared weekly newsletters.

Site Manager

YMCA After School Program
Wilmington, North Carolina
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Supervised two employees and 16 children in a site based after-school program
  • Managed and maintained the facility according to state guidelines for childcare.

Pre-K teacher

Pender County Head Start
North Carolina
01.2001
  • Planned and implemented lessons for 16 three year-old students focusing on beginning learning skills
  • Organized room into centers focusing of basic learning and social interaction
  • Hosted weekly visits from liaisons within the community such as a librarian, police officer, etc
  • Monitored physical and dental wellness of each student, arranging for healthcare when necessary
  • Performed in-home visits with each child's parents to ensure physical and mental safety of each child
  • Coordinated weekly field trips into the local community.

Education

Masters in Adult Education and Training -

University of Phoenix
01.2009

Bachelors of Elementary Education -

UNC - Wilmington
01.2000

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Implementation
  • Policy Implementation
  • Student needs assessment
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Standardized Testing
  • Analytical Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Video Conferencing
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Distance learning implementation via LMS models

References

  • Cathy Kirkland, Principal (retired), 252-917-1386 - kirklac@pitt.k12.nc.us
  • Donna Steele, Career Pathway Specialist, 252-341-6991 - ohionc197@gmail.com
  • Kathleen Brewer, 7th SPED Math/Science teacher, 410-800-8722 - kathy.brewer@wgu.edu

Timeline

Science/Social Studies Teacher 6th Grade

Hope Middle School
01.2022 - Current

Facilitating Teacher - 5th grade Science/Math

Wintergreen Intermediate School
01.2017 - 01.2022

Classroom Teacher 4th Grade

Wintergreen Intermediate School
01.2014 - 01.2017

Lead Classroom Teacher 4th grade

Homestead Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2012

Lead Classroom Teacher 4th and 5th grades

Washington Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2007

Classroom Teacher 3rd Grade

Cedar Grove Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2003

Classroom Teacher 1st Grade

Westerly Hills Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2002

Pre-K teacher

Pender County Head Start
01.2001

Site Manager

YMCA After School Program
01.1996 - 01.2000

Masters in Adult Education and Training -

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Elementary Education -

UNC - Wilmington

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