Katie Kersey
Hazlehurst
Summary
Devoted and passionate early childhood educator with 13 years of experience. Strives for a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for children. Exceptional communication skills with students, parents, and coworkers. Collaborates with school leadership team to develop and/or evaluate data, policies, procedures, and programs that contribute to a positive learning environment and student achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math Teacher
Jeff Davis County School System
08.2013 - Current
- Plan and design standards-based mathematics lessons for fourth grade students.
- Differentiate lessons through the use of FLEX groups based on student needs.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop yearly pacing guides and weekly lesson plans.
- Participate in mathematics professional development opportunities to obtain best practices.
- Establish a positive and engaging classroom environment.
- Mentored new teachers in the subject of mathematics.
- 4th grade representative for school leadership team.
- Grade-level representative for fourth grade teachers.
- Mathematics grade-level chairperson
- Frequently communicate with parents through in-person or by phone conferences as well as through the use of online platforms.
- Implement classroom management techniques in order for students to be successful.
- Implement summative and formative assessments.
- Use assessment data to track student progress and to guide teacher instruction.
- RTI meetings with fellow teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Collecting and recording RTI data
Jeff Davis Middle School Girls' Tennis Coach
Jeff Davis County School System
01.2018 - Current
- Model and instruct proper tennis techniques
- Provide assistance and support to each player based on their needs.
- Build relationships with players
- Evaluate players' strengths and weaknesses
- Provide timely feedback after each match
- Challenge athletes to develop and accomplish their goals.
- Promote sportsmanship among players
- Attend annual Southern Tennis Coaches Conference
Paraprofessional
Jeff Davis School System
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted teacher with delivering whole-group and small-group instruction
- Supported students with diverse learning needs by adapting instructional materials and techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education (K-6)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication with parents and coworkers
- Problem Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Structure and Organization
- Punctual
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Record-keeping
- Instructional Technology
- Science of Reading
Accomplishments
- Jeff Davis Elementary Teacher of the Year 2024
- Coached the Jeff Davis Middle School girls tennis team to their first conference championship in April 2019
Timeline
Jeff Davis Middle School Girls' Tennis Coach
Jeff Davis County School System
01.2018 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher
Jeff Davis County School System
08.2013 - Current
Paraprofessional
Jeff Davis School System
11.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education (K-6)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
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