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Brandi Ingram

Ruleville,MS

Summary

7-12 English/Language Arts

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
08.2023 - Current
  • August 2023-May 2024 responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for 8th grade ELA and Compensatory Reading.
  • August 2024-Present responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans and field trips for English I.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Teacher

Sunflower County Freedom Project
06.2023 - Current
  • During the months of June and July, I worked with Freedom Fellows with reading and writing.
  • Also assisted program coordinator with field trips for Freedom Fellows.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

The Writing Project

University of Mississippi
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Participated in two book studies, week - long professional development on writing, two Saturday professional developments (one in November and one in March).
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for customer service and daily store operations.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.

Teacher

West Tallahatchie High School
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for 7th - 9th grade ELA.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Teacher

Ruleville Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • 2018-2021 responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for 7th & 8th grade ELA students as well as preparing students for district and state assessments.
  • 2021-2022 responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for 6th grade ELA students as well as preparing students for district and state assessments.
  • August 2021-December 2021 Cooperating Teacher for Grand Canyon University.
  • Mentor Teacher for first year ELA teacher.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Teacher

West Tallahatchie High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • 2016-2017 Taught 8th grade ELA responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for ELA students as well as preparing students for district and state assessments.
  • 2017-2018 responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans for English III and IV students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Teacher/Substitute

Amanda Elzy High School
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • 2014-2015 Taught English IV/Senior Sponsor responsibilities included developing and carrying out lesson plans and organizing functions for the senior class.
  • 2015-2016 Substitute teacher taught English IV/Senior Sponsor responsibilities included developing and carrying out lesson plans and organizing functions for the senior class.
  • 2016-2017 8th grade ELA teacher responsible for developing and carrying out lesson plans.
  • Completed the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) training.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.

Substitute/Teacher's Assistant

Sunflower-Humphreys County Head Start
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for helping the classroom teacher carry out daily lesson plans and student supervision.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.

Teacher

Ruleville Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Created and carried out lesson plans for 6th-7th grade students, participated in field trips, prepare students for state and district testing, and attended professional developments

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2026

Education Specialist - K-12 Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2013

B.A. - English

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2006

Diploma -

Ruleville Central High School
Ruleville, MS
05.2000

Skills

  • Reporting and documentation and record keeping
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Classroom technology
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Student motivation
  • Assigning and grading work
  • Motivating students
  • Student-centered learning
  • Educational activities
  • Curriculum implementation

Accomplishments

  • Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Ruleville Middle School in 2021.
  • Won "Virtual Educator Killing It" award at Ruleville Middle School 2021
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading and language arts to pupils utilizing myPerspectives by Savvas.


Upcoming

UM Writing Project 2025 Invitational Leadership Institute, 06/25

Certification

April 2021

Licensed Teacher - (English 7-12 AAA)

Timeline

The Writing Project

University of Mississippi
07.2024 - 03.2025

Teacher

Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

Sunflower County Freedom Project
06.2023 - Current

Teacher

West Tallahatchie High School
08.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree
05.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher

Ruleville Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2022

Teacher

West Tallahatchie High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Teacher/Substitute

Amanda Elzy High School
08.2014 - 05.2016

Substitute/Teacher's Assistant

Sunflower-Humphreys County Head Start
08.2013 - 05.2014

Teacher

Ruleville Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Canyon University

Education Specialist - K-12 Leadership

Grand Canyon University

B.A. - English

Jackson State University

Diploma -

Ruleville Central High School

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