“To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.”
-William Faulkner
Hi! My name is Katy Ezelle!
I am Mississippi born and raised. I grew up in the small town of Decatur, but now I live in Ridgeland. I am 25 years old and live with my spoiled rotten Australian Shepard namd Tucker. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling and trying new foods in my free time. My favorite places I have traveled to so far are Chianh Mai, Thailand, and Venice, Italy. I also enjoy attending SEC football and baseball games; I am an Ole Miss Rebel by heart. Hotty Toddy!
I will begin my third year of teaching this fall. I teach 5th grade science and social studies at Northshore Elementary School in Rankin County. I cannot wait to meet my new students this fall! Go NSE Cougars!
I am currently working on my Master's degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Miss!
Teaching is my passion, and the classroom is my second home. Working with children is such a blessing. I believe everyone is a life long learner!
Education
- Univeristy of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
- MEd Educational Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Education), June 2020-current
- The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, August 2015- May 2018
- Certifications: K-6 General Education; K-12 Mild/Moderate Disabilities; 7-12 General Science; 7-12 General History; 7-12 General English
- East Central Community College, Decatur, MS
- Associates of Liberal Arts, August 2013-May 2015
- Newton County High School, Decatur, MS
- High School Diploma, graduated May 2013
Classroom Experience
Northshore Elementary School, Brandon, MS
6th grade English Language Arts Teacher, August 2019- current
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Manage 3 classes on a block schedule, 66 students in all
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Develop engaging lessons plans aligned with Mississippi state standards
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Establish positive and healthy teacher-student relationships
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Teach various levels of readers and writers, including special education and English Language Learners
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Institute consistent classroom routines and behavioral expectations
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Lead teaching, planning, and assessing for grade level writing
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Create accommodations & provide services for special education students in reading and writing
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Participate in student individualized education plan (IEP) meetings
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Continuing education as a lifelong learner to better the experience for students
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After school tutor in English Language Arts for grades 1-4
Northshore Elementary School, Brandon, MS
5th grade Self Contained Teacher, August 2018- May 2019
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Manage a classroom of 23 students
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Develop engaging lessons plans aligned with Mississippi state standards
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Establish positive and healthy teacher-student relationships
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Teach various levels of learners all subjects, including special education and English Language Learners
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Institute consistent classroom routines and behavioral expectations
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Create accommodations & provide services for special education students in all subject areas
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Participate in student individualized education plan (IEP) meetings
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Continuing education as a lifelong learner to better the experience for students
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After school tutor in English Language Arts for grades 4