Roscoe D. Spires
Jackson
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom management, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments, student-centric instruction, academic facilitation and motivation. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Academic Advisor
Hinds Community College - Trio Talent Search
10.2024 - Current
- Managed caseload of over 200 students, maintaining accurate records and monitoring progress toward graduation.
- Implemented data-driven initiatives to improve retention rates among first-year students.
- Provided guidance to prospective students on admissions requirements, program offerings, and campus resources.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as study skills, time management, and career exploration to promote student success.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in academic advising.
Teacher
Hinds County School District
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement
Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine student strengths and areas of need
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Utilized computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Performed administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Academic Support
Hinds Community College Upward Bound
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Support Staff
Ekhaya Youth Project
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Reviewed instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Participated in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment
- Observed students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
Recreation Aide
City Of Jackson's Parks and Recreation Department
06.2009 - 07.2016
- Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices
- Contacted the parents of players to provide information and answer questions
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours
- Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Met with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS12-2025
Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Professional Interdisciplinary Studies
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS04.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS08.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Test Proctoring
- Interpersonal Communications
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Record Management
Certification
- Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI, Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers, Community Engaged Research
- English (7-12), State of Mississippi
- Health Education (K-12), State of Mississippi
- Teacher Leadership, State of Mississippi
Affiliations
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
Timeline
Senior Academic Advisor
Hinds Community College - Trio Talent Search
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
Hinds County School District
06.2020 - 09.2024
Academic Support
Hinds Community College Upward Bound
06.2019 - 07.2019
Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2020
Support Staff
Ekhaya Youth Project
10.2016 - 12.2016
Recreation Aide
City Of Jackson's Parks and Recreation Department
06.2009 - 07.2016
- Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI, Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers, Community Engaged Research
- English (7-12), State of Mississippi
- Health Education (K-12), State of Mississippi
- Teacher Leadership, State of Mississippi
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Interdisciplinary Studies
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
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