Emily Bushong
Biloxi
Summary
Passionate and dedicated professional with keen understanding of language arts and literature. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management, bringing strong foundation in pedagogical theory and practical application. Committed to fostering supportive and engaging learning environment to inspire student success and personal growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Pass Christian Middle School
Pass Christian, MS
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of language arts concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and effective communication skills among students.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts with other subjects.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and increase student engagement in lessons.
- Adapted instructional strategies based on diverse learning styles, ensuring all students achieved their potential.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect, responsibility, and active participation from all students.
Academic and Behavioral Interventionist
Pass Christian Middle School
Pass Christian, MS
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to create positive learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies for behavioral improvement.
- Engaged students in social skills development through structured activities.
- Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Student Teacher
Biloxi High School
Biloxi, MS
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in planning and delivering standards-aligned lessons.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to support a positive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Supported small group and one-on-one instruction.
- Developed and graded assessments, providing constructive feedback.
- Built relationships with students to encourage engagement and growth.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers and staff to support instruction.
Student Teacher
Biloxi Junior High School
Biloxi, MS
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in planning and delivering standards-aligned lessons.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to support a positive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Supported small group and one-on-one instruction.
- Developed and graded assessments, providing constructive feedback.
- Built relationships with students to encourage engagement and growth.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers and staff to support instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2024
Associates Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS12-2020
Skills
- Licensure pending review in Illinois
- Licensed in Mississippi
- Problem-solving skills
- Language, grammar, and writing expertise
- Literary expertise
- Classroom and behavior management
- Verbal and written communication between students, colleagues, and parents
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Proficiency in record keeping and grading
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessments and progress monitoring
- Knowledgeable about Promethean, Apple Classroom, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Canvas Instructure
- Curriculum and professional development
- Faculty collaboration and support
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Taught 235 kids over 2.5 years.
- Managed personal caseload of 15 students.
- National Society of Leadership and Success member.
- Nominated Teacher of the Month - April 2025.
- Inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success - November 2021.
Certification
- SEL: Educator License - 12/23/2024 - 06/30/2029
- English Language Arts (7-12)
- Social Studies (7-12)
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Pass Christian Middle School
07.2025 - Current
Academic and Behavioral Interventionist
Pass Christian Middle School
01.2025 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Biloxi High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
Biloxi Junior High School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Associates Degree - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pearl River Community College