Jeannie Brock
Blue Mountain
Summary
Compassionate, student-centered Special Education Teacher and K-6 Librarian with experience designing inclusive instruction, individualizing learning using MDE Alternate and Academic Standards, and building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Proven record improving access and outcomes for students with diverse disabilities and supporting classroom inclusion across grade levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8029
8029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian (Pre-K-6)
Holly Springs School District
Holly Springs
2024.07 - Current
- Manage library services for Pre-K through 6th grade, promoting literacy, information literacy, and a love of reading.
- Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-aligned resources and classroom research projects.
- Support differentiated reading activities and small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintain library collection, organize literacy events, and communicate with families about reading programs.
Special Education Teacher (K-5, Self-Contained)
South Tippah School District
Ripley
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Provided full-time self-contained instruction for K-3 students with a range of disabilities using MDE Alternate Academic Standards and MDE Academic Standards.
- Taught academics, social skills, behavior management, and functional living skills through individualized and group instruction.
- Built trusting, supportive relationships with families; regularly communicated student progress and needs to parents and school officials.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment focused on student growth, engagement, and measurable progress.
Special Education Teacher (U.S. History Inclusion; English II Inclusion)
Tupelo Public School District
Tupelo
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Functioned as an inclusion special education teacher for U.S. History and English II, collaborating with general education teachers to ensure that all students had access to the curriculum.
- Modified materials and offered targeted supports (such as notes, scaffolding, and small-group instruction) tailored for special education students.
- Contributed to the development of instructional resources for both subjects, assisting students with test preparation and classroom assignments.
- Achieved impressive student performance on state assessments for U.S. History and English II.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents and administrators regarding student progress, assignments, and testing schedules.
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
Ashland
2011.07 - 2019.07
- Developed positive encouraging relationships with middle school and high school students and their parents/guardians.
- Set high standards in the various courses I taught.
- Personal test scores reflected student growth in my classroom.
- Used technology including Smart Board, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.
- Worked well with my colleagues to make a positive school environment.
Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
Holly Springs
2006.07 - 2011.07
- Energetic middle school teacher with a solid history of achievement in Language Arts.
- Areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing, and classroom management.
Education
National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs -
University of Mississippi
Masters Degree - Education
Blue Mountain College
Bachelors Degree - Education
Mississippi State University
Associate Degree - Business Management/Minor in Accounting
Northeast Community College
Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Ability to Multi-task
- Problem-solver
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Classroom Management Skills
- Ability to thrive in high stressed situations and in fast paced environments
Certification
- 117 Ele Educ (4-6)
- 116 Ele Educ (K-3)
- 119 English (7-12)
- 192 Social Studies (7-12)
- 221 Mild/Mod Disabilities (K-12)
- 440 Library Media Specialist (K-12)
Activities
- Mississippi Department of Education Exempler Unit and Lesson Writer for 8th grade Language Arts
- Mississippi Department of Education Test Item Writer in Language Arts for 6th-8th grade
- Mississippi Department of Education Biased Review for Science and Language Arts
- 21st Century Community Grant District Coordinator
- Benton/Tippah County Girl Scout Service Unit Manager
- Tippah County Girl Scout Troop Leader/Co Leader
- Tippah County Civitan Club
- People to People International Student Sponsor/Chaperone
Timeline
Librarian (Pre-K-6)
Holly Springs School District
2024.07 - Current
Special Education Teacher (K-5, Self-Contained)
South Tippah School District
2023.08 - 2024.06
Special Education Teacher (U.S. History Inclusion; English II Inclusion)
Tupelo Public School District
2021.08 - 2023.06
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
2011.07 - 2019.07
Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
2006.07 - 2011.07
National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs -
University of Mississippi
Masters Degree - Education
Blue Mountain College
Bachelors Degree - Education
Mississippi State University
Associate Degree - Business Management/Minor in Accounting
Northeast Community College