Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Thalia Jones Evers

Marion County School District
Hattiesburg,MS
22
years of professional experience

Dynamic Teacher Educator specializing in differentiated instruction, data-driven strategies, and inclusive practices. Expertise in mentoring novice teachers and facilitating professional development workshops to enhance educational outcomes.

Work History

Teacher Educator

2 Years 11 Months
Marion County School District | 07.2023 - Current

General Education Inclusion Teacher

  • Delivered standards-based instruction in an inclusive classroom.
  • Implemented IEP accommodations and modifications with fidelity.
  • Collaborated with special education teachers to support student success.
  • Used assessment data to guide instruction and interventions.
  • Increased 4th Grade Mathematics proficiency from 38% to 61% on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), a gain of 23 percentage points.
  • Improved benchmark mathematics assessment performance by 20 percentage points during the school year through data-driven instruction and targeted interventions.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for educators to improve instructional practices and classroom management.
  • Mentored novice teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning and classroom strategies to foster growth.
  • Served on curriculum review committee, collaborating with colleagues to refine courses for optimal alignment with state standards and current pedagogical trends.

General Education Inclusion Teacher

18 Years 9 Months
Laurel School District | 08.2004 - 05.2023
  • Achieved 56.4% Math Growth on the Mississippi State Accountability Model during the 2022–2023 school year.
  • Supported growth among struggling learners, contributing to 54.4% growth for students in the lowest 25th percentile in mathematics.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and share best practices.
  • Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and technology integration.
  • Streamlined assessment processes to improve accuracy in tracking student performance data.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Education

Specialist's - Educational Leadership

William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | 05.2026

Master of Science - Elemetary Education

William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | 05.2004

Skills

Co-Teaching Support and Collaboration
Differentiated and Data-Driven Instruction
Small-Group Instruction and Intervention
Mathematics Content Knowledge (K–5)

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year, 2022–2023
  • Contributed as the sole 4th Grade Math Teacher to school recognition through the William Carey University PREPS Program for outstanding student achievement and growth in mathematics (2023–2024, 2024–2025).
  • Served as Math Department Lead, 2024- present, supporting mathematics instruction, curriculum implementation, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Served as Mentor Teacher, providing guidance and support to new and developing educators.
  • Led collaborative planning and professional learning opportunities focused on improving student achievement in mathematics.

Timeline

Teacher Educator

Marion County School District
07.2023 - CurrentRead More

General Education Inclusion Teacher

Laurel School District
08.2004 - 05.2023Read More

William Carey University

Specialist's from Educational Leadership
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William Carey University

Master of Science from Elemetary Education
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University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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Thalia Jones Evers