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Stephanie Stephens Carroll

Natchez

Summary

Eager to bring elementary school students into the twenty-first century by designing creative and stimulating lessons, which accommodate multiple intelligences and bring a hands-on approach to learning and keeping students interested and focused on education. Hold Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher-Pre Kindergarten

Ferriday Lower Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Teacher-Kindergarten

Susie B. West Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Science
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Used data to drive instruction in growing the students in my classroom.

Second Grade Teacher-Lead Teacher

Green Elementary School
09.2012 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated the learning in the classroom by using a variety of teaching methods to orchestrate differentiated instruction.

Second Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Dawson Elementary School
08.2002 - 09.2012
  • Introduced a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students’ interest and maximize learning.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher

Isable Elementary
08.1995 - 08.2002
  • Identified children’s individual and collective learning needs and planning, preparing, and delivering instruction that categorizes ability range within the class.

Third Grade, First Grade

Sheffield Elementary School
08.1992 - 07.1999
  • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
05.1992

Skills

  • Planning
  • Patience
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Imaginative Thinking
  • Organization
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Child development
  • Small group instruction
  • Cooperative learning experience

Affiliations

  • Mississippi Early Childhood Association
  • Louisiana Early Childhood Association
  • Southern Early Childhood Association

Activities

  • Member- Phonics First District Planning Team
  • Member- Cohort 2 Leadership Group Canton Public Schools
  • New Teacher Mentor K-2 Teacher Reuben B. Myers
  • MS Reading Association Conference Presenter
  • Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Team Leader
  • Principal’s Advisory Council
  • Written and Awarded Nissan Grant
  • Written and Awarded Junior League Grants
  • Written and Awarded Educational Trust Fund Grants
  • Chairperson Isable Elementary Carnival 1999-2000
  • Presenter at the Mississippi Early Childhood Conference, 1998-2000
  • Presenter at the Southern Early Childhood Conference, 1999
  • Presenter at the Teacher Leader Summit, New Orleans, LA 2022
  • Presenter at the Louisiana Early Childhood Conference, Alexandria, LA 2022
  • Presenter MsECA Conference 2024
  • Presenter NE MsECA Conference 2024
  • SECA Conference 2025
  • Member of Conference Committee, MECA 2000
  • Member of the Leadership Committee 2006-2007; 2018; 2019; 2019-2020

Timeline

Teacher-Pre Kindergarten

Ferriday Lower Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Teacher-Kindergarten

Susie B. West Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Science
08.2017 - 08.2020

Second Grade Teacher-Lead Teacher

Green Elementary School
09.2012 - 07.2017

Second Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Dawson Elementary School
08.2002 - 09.2012

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher

Isable Elementary
08.1995 - 08.2002

Third Grade, First Grade

Sheffield Elementary School
08.1992 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mississippi State University
Stephanie Stephens Carroll