Tracey Creel
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Licensed educator with 18 years of experience in teaching and coaching. Expertise in evidence-based literacy practices and differentiated instruction to empower teachers and support students with special needs. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that enhance student achievement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Jackson County School District
Jackson County, USA
08.2008 - 05.2026
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction and collaborated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to support data-driven instruction.
- Engaged in Professional Learning Community meetings to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional growth.
- Contributed to leadership and school improvement committees, focusing on curriculum alignment and professional development initiatives.
Dyslexia Therapist
MS Gulf Coast Center for Dyslexia
Ocean Springs, USA
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Applied Orton-Gillingham methods to design and execute effective lesson plans
- Delivered 730 hours of targeted therapy to enhance student learning outcomes
- Facilitated after-school dyslexia therapy group for 1-3 students, fostering individualized support
Education
Master of Education -
William Carey University
Biloxi09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS05-2008
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School
Flint05-1984
Skills
- Multisensory Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Learning
- Program Coordination
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Needs
- Communication
Certification
- Mississippi Educator License
Endorsements in Elementary Education (A 120), Reading (A 174), Social Studies (A 192), Dyslexia (AA 203), and Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 (AA 221) - ALTA Certified - (Academic Language Therapy Association)
Certified Academic Language Therapist
Leadership Experience
- Mentor and supervising teacher for beginning educators and university interns (USM, William Carey University)
- Supervising Teacher for Student Teachers (USM and William Carey University)
- Teacher of the Year-St. Martin Upper Elementary (2014)
- Backpack Buddies Coordinator (2011-2014)
Timeline
Dyslexia Therapist
MS Gulf Coast Center for Dyslexia
08.2019 - 02.2023
Teacher (Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Jackson County School District
08.2008 - 05.2026
Master of Education -
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School