Bailie McCluskey
Water Valley
Summary
Elementary Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching 6th Grade English Language Arts. Adept to using positive reinforcement and building student relationships while creating a safe and caring learning environment for students. Adept in using data driven instruction. Passionate about fostering students with life long skills along with fostering a love for education. Passionate in improving teaching strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
South Panola School District
Batesville Junior High
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and addressed diverse learning needs
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Facilitated collaborative discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and communication skills
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that enriched curriculum offerings
- Provided individualized support through targeted interventions for struggling readers and writers
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and stay current with educational trends
- Utilized formative assessments regularly, allowing for targeted instruction based on individual student progress.
Intern
Water Valley School District
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Mentored communication between students and educators to improve learning outcomes.
- Mentored peers in effective teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Student Teaching Intern
University of Mississippi
Lafayette Upper Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty to create a supportive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2023
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Teaching strategies
- Individualized support
- Literary analysis
- Reading comprehension
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Data Based instruction and interventions
- Continuously improving instruction
Timeline
Intern
Water Valley School District
12.2023 - 12.2023
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
South Panola School District
08.2023 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
University of Mississippi
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi