Ketrina Hood
Collierville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Blue Ridge Elementary, adept in behavioral modeling and classroom management. Skilled in diversified instruction, fostering social-emotional learning, and building strong relationships with families. Committed to enhancing student growth through innovative lesson planning and critical thinking strategies, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment. Self motivated in learning new strategies and technology to further growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Briarcrest Christian School
08.2021 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
First Grade Teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
First Grade Teacher
Lausanne Collegiate School
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Fourth Grade and Second Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2003
Skills
- Behavioral modeling
- Diversified instruction
- Team collaboration
- Children's literature
- Clear communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social-emotional learning
- Child development knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Time management
Certification
- Licensed [K-4] - MIssouri Teaching License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Briarcrest Christian School
08.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary
07.2006 - 06.2010
First Grade Teacher
Lausanne Collegiate School
07.2005 - 05.2006
Fourth Grade and Second Grade Teacher
Georgian Hills Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ouachita Baptist University