Angela D. Kittrell
Gulfport
Summary
Experienced educator with focus on fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong background in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in team collaboration and flexible in responding to changing classroom dynamics. Known for creating supportive, results-driven educational experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Manager (Part-Time)
Style Encore Retail
01.2025 - Current
- Manage employees, inventory, upcoming sales events.
- Work with other managers and owner to create monthly and yearly goals.
- Interact with customers on a daily basis.
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and customer service skills.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company standards.
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
Inclusion Teacher for English 9th/10th grade, Learning Strategies 9th-12th
Harrison County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Worked with Inclusion students focused on ELA Standards and monitored growth.
- Ensure that all IEPs are properly implemented for responsibility students.
- Worked with 9th through 12th grade students during learning strategies on certain standards and skills throughout the year.
- Responsible for IEPs for responsibility students.
- Conducted annual IEP meetings, Manifestation Disability Reviews (MDRs), Bi-weekly progress monitoring, created Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
- Familiar with SEAS through ATTAIN.
- Developed inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Powerschoool, Schoology, and Microsoft fluent
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
Interventionist/504 Coordinator/Assistant State Testing Coordinator
Greene County School District
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Completed all MTSS paperwork, instructed teachers on the process of MTSS, verify that all Tier II is being conducted, implemented PBIS, wrote all behavior interventions, worked with BASE, worked with TIER III students, monitors data for growth, worked to implement all state testing such as ELPT, MAAP-A, and MAAP.
- Developed tailored intervention plans to address individual student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective instructional strategies and support systems.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis and assessments to ensure achievement goals were met.
- Trained and mentored staff in intervention techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Previously served as an Inclusion teacher for 5-8 students before Interventionist.
- Worked with all subject areas.
- In addition, at Leakesville Elementary, served as an Inclusion teacher for 1st and 3rd grade students.
- Wrote all EPs as well as checked IEPs and made sure they were implemented properly.
- Attended MET meetings, knowledgeable of special services available.
- Served as the school Homeless Liaison for McKinney-Veto.
- Afterschool Director for Leakesville Jr High making sure teachers are in place to help students focus on standards and grade-level skills.
- Work side by side with administration to coordinate committees, review data, and school plans.
- Serves as chair for RTI/Incentive Committee for Behavior.
- Completed AIMS Institute for more strategies for understanding and helping students with Reading.
- Familiar with SPEDtrack for IEPS.
- Collaborated with educators to identify student needs and tailor assessment strategies.
- Developed training materials for staff on testing protocols and compliance requirements.
- Monitored testing procedures to maintain accuracy and integrity of data collection.
- Facilitated professional development workshops on evidence-based practices for improving student outcomes.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Improved student engagement by implementing targeted intervention strategies and personalized learning plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in educational interventions and instructional methods.
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
4th grade teacher
Wayne Academy
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Participated in a variety of school functions to help encourage students to grow and succeed.
- Attended professional developments related to classroom management and curriculum.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' social and emotional skills.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Elementary cheerleader sponsor and coach.
Poultry Houses Owner/Operator
Self-employed
07.2001 - 06.2012
- Owned and operated 3 poultry houses to begin our family farming business.
- Worked daily as well as created a schedule for workers and oversaw their daily work.
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Period of time I had to leave education to support and assist our family owned business.
4th grade teacher/Intervention Specialist
Waynesboro Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Worked part-time with students to ensure skills and implemented testing strategies and tips.
- Worked on state testing examples for Language and Math.
- Attended state meetings in relation to adopting testing questions for subject area testing.
- Taught all subject areas for 4th grade students.
- Worked with all students to help achieve and master grade-level skills.
- Organized a variety of grade-level events throughout the school year.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Established a positive classroom environment fostering respect, responsibility, and academic excellence.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2005
Incomplete -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.1997
NONE -
Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.1996
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Seminary High School
05.1996
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Reading intervention
- Individualized education plans
- Special education
- Language arts
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Instructional strategies
Timeline
Floor Manager (Part-Time)
Style Encore Retail
01.2025 - Current
Inclusion Teacher for English 9th/10th grade, Learning Strategies 9th-12th
Harrison County School District
08.2024 - Current
Interventionist/504 Coordinator/Assistant State Testing Coordinator
Greene County School District
01.2018 - 05.2024
4th grade teacher
Wayne Academy
08.2012 - 02.2017
4th grade teacher/Intervention Specialist
Waynesboro Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2012
Poultry Houses Owner/Operator
Self-employed
07.2001 - 06.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Seminary High School
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Education
William Carey University
Incomplete -
University of Southern Mississippi
NONE -
Jones Junior College