Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Tracy Atkinson

Melissa ,Texas

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

34

34

years of professional experience

1

1

Certification

Work History

Teacher

Kansas City Missouri School District

10.1989 - 06.2023

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Education

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO

05.1987

Skills

Student Engagement
Small Group Instruction
Curriculum Implementation

Classroom Instruction
Alternative Learning Methods
Differentiated Instruction

Certification

Certified teacher, state of Missouri - lifetime certificate

Timeline

Teacher

Kansas City Missouri School District

10.1989 - 06.2023

Bachelor Of Arts - Education

William Jewell College