Keilandra A.

Scruggs
414 St. Marys Church Road, Goodman, MS 39079
Cell: 601.668.3404
Home: 662.472.9851
keilandrascruggs@me.com
Professional Profile
Seeking Secondary School Teaching Position
Career and Technical/Business Education
I am a self directed educator with a passionate commitment to student development and learning experience. I am skilled in
the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address the diverse interest and needs of students. I
possess outstanding communication skills, present information in a variety of ways, collaborate with all levels of staff
members, and establish quality relationship with students.
Experience in:
Curriculum Design & Development

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Student-Teacher Centered Learning

Cooperative Learning

Multicultural Awareness

Student Motivation

Student Assessment

Interactive Learning

Understanding by Design

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Education, Major: Technology Teacher Education Mississippi State University, Starkville, Ms
(2011)
Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet (research and navigation), InDesign, Photoshop, and Dream
Weaver
State of Mississippi Teacher Certification issued by The Board of Education: Endorsements- Business, Computer
Technology, Business and Computer Technology, Information Technology I and II

Teaching Experience
Holmes County Vocational Center, Lexington, MS
Student-Teacher

01/2011 04/2011

Managing classroom, which includes the 10th 12th grade Business and Computer Technology Keyboarding and assumed all
responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher, including professional development, communication with parents,
assessment of students, and staff meetings. Collaborating with cooperative teacher to design curriculum and lesson plans;
performing basic administrative duties such as recording attendance and organizing student portfolio; provide individual
assistance to students, as needed.

Creating new learning games to increase students learning abilities such as Jeopardy, Who Wants to be a
Millionaire, and Quiz Bowl. Using hands-on activities that are related to the lesson, which allowed the students
to be creative.
Collaborating with students that are having trouble learning the lesson and keeping up with their peers and utilizing
the Student Service Coordinator for additional help.
Re-teaching lessons that the students did not understand collectively and giving extra-time to work on activities.
Maintaining personal files of sensitive information and keeping them private.
Incorporating constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-teacher
centered learning methodologies; significantly enhances the class environment by acting as a facilitator to proved
student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.
Integrating technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students word processing and
research skills. Utilizing interest for resources on current events, history, and literature to complement learning
activities.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues. Fostering an environment
of open communication and support.

S. V. Marshall High School, Lexington, MS

Business Education Teacher

08/2011-5/2012

Managing classroom, which includes 9th 11th grade Business Education and Computer Technology course. Creating
classroom activities, researching, and sharing ideas with fellow teacher to create the most optimal learning environment.
Attending professional development and staff meeting and conferencing with students and parents. Collaborating with
cooperative teachers to design curriculum and lesson plans; performing basic administrative duties such as recording
attendance and organizing student portfolio; provide individual assistance to students, as needed. Sponsoring the dance team
and creating activities.

Creating new learning games for reviewing of materials to increase students learning abilities such as Battle of the
Sexes. Jeopardy, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and Bingo.
Collaborating with students that are having trouble learning the assign and keeping up with their peers.
Incorporating constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-teacher
centered learning methodologies; significantly enhances the class environment by acting as a facilitator to proved
student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.
Creating projects and simulation to optimize learning.
Incorporating other subjects into the lesson that supports subject area testing such as English, history, biology, and
Algebra.
Re-teaching lessons that the students did not understand collectively and giving extra-time to work on activities.
Allowing and open door policy for students that missed or did not finish activities in class.
Maintaining personal files of sensitive information and keeping them private.
Incorporating constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-teacher
centered learning methodologies; significantly enhances the class environment by acting as a facilitator to proved
student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.
Integrating technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students word processing and
research skills. Utilizing interest for resources on current events, history, and literature to complement learning
activities.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues. Fostering an environment
of open communication and support.

Cardozo Middle School, Jackson, MS

Computer Teacher

08/2012 05/2013

Managing a classroom, which includes 8th grade Information Communication Technology course.
Creating activities, researching, and sharing ideas with fellow teacher to create an enriching learning
environment. Collaborating with a team of teachers to reinforce learning objectives for state testing,
performing basic administrative duties such as recording attendance and organizing students and
organizing portfolio, provide individual assistance to students, as needed.

Incorporating applications such as Study Island to enhance student mathematics and language arts knowledge in
preparation for Mississippi Curriculum Test 2.
Conducting activities that were conducive to an optimal learning environment.
Re-teaching lessons that the students did not understand collectively and giving extra-time to work on activities.
Allowing and open door policy for students that missed or did not finish activities in class.
Maintaining personal files of sensitive information and keeping them private.
Incorporating constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-teacher
centered learning methodologies; significantly enhances the class environment by acting as a facilitator to improved
student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.
Integrating technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students word processing and
research skills. Utilizing interest for resources on current events, history, and literature to complement learning
activities.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues. Fostering an environment
of open communication and support.

Velma Jackson High School, Camden, MS

Business, Career, and Technology Teacher

08/2013 - 05/2014

Managing a classroom, which includes 9th -12th grade business education in an online interactive
classroom. Creating activities, researching, and sharing ideas with fellow teacher to create an enriching
learning environment. Scheduling trips and guest speakers. Collaborating with a team of teachers to
reinforce learning objectives for state testing, performing basic administrative duties such as recording
attendance and organizing students and organizing portfolio, provide individual assistance to students, as
needed. Assisting with the girls basketball team as an assistant girls coach.

Managing and constructing an online classroom through canvas for all courses.
Scheduling trips and guest speaker for the freshman focus course throughout the year.
Assisting with production of the common assessment each nine weeks for the freshman focus course.
Assisting with the girls basketball team as an assistant girls coach.
Managing and constructing an online environment using canvas for all subjects.
Conducting activities that were conducive to an optimal learning environment.
Re-teaching lessons that the students did not understand collectively and giving extra-time to work on activities.
Allowing and open door policy for students that missed or did not finish activities in class.
Maintaining personal files of sensitive information and keeping them private.
Incorporating constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-teacher
centered learning methodologies; significantly enhances the class environment by acting as a facilitator to improved
student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.
Integrating technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students word processing and
research skills. Utilizing interest for resources on current events, history, and literature to complement learning
activities.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues. Fostering an environment
of open communication and support.