Lillian Stephanie Scott
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Professional Summary
Dedicated, versatile, and state-certified Educator with extensive experience spanning 8th-grade U.S. History, high school Special Education, and middle school Social Studies. Proven track record of designing data-driven, inclusive curricula aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) to boost critical thinking and historical literacy. Highly adept at behavior management, specialized IEP accommodations, and instructional technology integration. Brings a strong foundation in university-level administration, budget management, and multi-tiered stakeholder communication. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Henry F. Moss Middle School Bowling Green, KY
Teacher – 8th Grade U.S. History August 2024 – May2026
● Standards-Driven Curriculum: Developed and executeda rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum for U.S. History
(1600–1877) aligned with KAS, deeply investigating the historical impacts of conflict and compromise.
● Disciplinary Literacy:: Instructed students in analyzing/evaluatingprimary/secondary sources, evaluating source credibility, and constructing evidence-based arguments via multi-disciplinary lenses.
● Immersive Historical Technology:Integrated digitalsimulator (iCivics, BeWashington, etc.)and interactivelearning tools (Kahoot, Wordwall, i-Ready, Edpuzzle) to increasestudent engagement and reinforce historical skills.
● Inclusive Instructional Design:Implemented scaffoldingand tailored differentiation strategies to ensure high academic growth for ELL, gifted, and exceptional education students.
● Data-Driven Practice:Analyzed formative and summativedata to assess student depth of knowledge, identify instructional gaps, and modify daily teaching strategies.
● School & IEP Collaboration:Participated as a GeneralEducation representative in Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings, worked with PLCs, and aligned goals with specialized educators.
● District Curriculum Leadership:Selected to serveon the Warren County Schools Standards Focus Committee
(2025–2026) to help steer regional curriculum implementation.
● Data-Driven Evaluation:Evaluated formative and summativedata to assess student depth of knowledge, identify learning gaps, and realign daily historical concept instruction.
● Compliance & Ethics:Upheld district grading and attendanceprocedures while maintaining strict compliance with the EPSB professional Code of Ethics.
● Classroom Culture:Utilized Kagan Cooperative Learningframeworks and positive reinforcement systems to create an organized, highly predictable, and respectful environment. LSScott/SMScott,1
Franklin-Simpson High School Franklin, KY
Special Education Teacher(Grades 9–12) August 2023– May 2024
● Caseload Management:Maintained compliance, academicmonitoring, and individual progress logs for a caseload of 15 exceptional seniors.
● Co-Teaching & Resource:Delivered targeted differentiationand accommodations within resource classrooms and co-taught environments across English 12, U.S. History, Integrated Social Studies, and Probability & Statistics.
● Cross-Categorical Social Studies Instruction:Co-taught,differentiated, and scaffolded curriculum for high school U.S. History (11th Grade) and Integrated Social Studies (9th Grade Government, Geography, Economics).
● Differentiated Assessment:Tailored history and civicsassessments, quizzes, and learning tasks to support a caseload of 15 exceptional seniors while maintaining high academic standards.
● Collaborative Planning:Partnered weekly with generaleducation history teachers to align curriculum, plan accommodations, and support student success in the general education environment.
● IEP Development:Prepared legally compliant IEPs,Conference Summary Plans, and data portfolios for presentation at formal ARC meetings with families and administrators.
● Intervention & Support:Conducted weekly strategiccheck-ins and after-school tutoring to build student self-advocacy and create clear path-to-resolution plans for academic barriers.
● Classroom Culture:Utilized Kagan Cooperative Learningframeworks and positive reinforcement systems to create an organized, highly predictable, and respectful environment. Glasgow Middle School Glasgow, KY
Teacher – 6th Grade Social Studies August 2019 –May 2022
● Instructional Engagement:Maintained an inclusiveclassroom culture utilizing Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies and class-wide token economies (rewards, homework passes) to maximize focus.
● Holistic Assessment Integration:Gathered and interpretedacademic data to measure historical concept mastery, while monitoring social-emotional checkpoints to support overall student development and to drive targeted, student-centered instructional modifications.
● Family Engagement:Integrated Google Classroom andRemind software to maintain robust, proactive parent communication channels regarding academic milestones and growth.
● Extracurricular Leadership:Served as Advisor forStudent Ambassadors (2019–2020), Core Club Teacher (Spring 2020), and Virtual Tutor (Spring 2020-Spring 2022) to champion and mentor holistic student development. HIGHER EDUCATION & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Office Coordinator – Department of Social Work November2018 – July 2019
● Managed day-to-day main office operations, overseeing department budget allocations and financial reporting for the Department Head.
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● Administered academic support for the BSW Program Director, utilizing Banner software to manage class scheduling, course registration restrictions, and student holds.
● Orchestrated logistical planning for regional events and faculty/staff travel accommodations. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Office Coordinator – Department of Student Activities August 2002 – June 2018
● Provided core operational support to a multi-tiered leadership team including the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Directors.
● Supervised, trained, and mentored up to 12 student employees annually; managed departmental files and graduate student intake.
● Oversaw registration records, database tracking, and policy advising for over 400 Registered Student Organizations
(RSOs).
● Coordinated high-profile campus events, including the execution of the university’s annual Parent & Family Weekend.
● Leadership Instruction:Acted as Instructor for theDynamic Leadership Institute and the State High School Leadership Conference hosted at WKU.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
● Secondary Education Certification Western KentuckyUniversity, School of Teacher Education, Dec 2008
● Double Major: Bachelor of Arts in History & Social Studies Western Kentucky University, Jan 2003 –May 2007
● Associate in Arts Martin Methodist College (currently University of Tennessee Southern), Aug 1986 – June 1989
● Honors Diploma Giles County High School,May 1986 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
● Instruction & Technology:Visible Thinking with Technology(2025) Google Educator Certified (2020) Powerful Planning for Science & Social Studies Classrooms (2025) Instruction/Assessment Training (2024) The Fundamental Five Book Study (2024)
● Engagement & Climate:Ron Clark Academy: ImplementingHouse Systems Professional Development (2025) Planning with Kagan Structures (2025) Kagan Cooperative Learning Training (2021) Leader in Me: 7 Habits Training (2025)
● Differentiated & Specialized Instruction:MeetingStudent Needs: Scaffolding & Differentiation (2025) Exploring Different Strategies for Multilingual Learners (2025) District EL Training (2025) Guidance for Individual Education Programs (GRREC, 2023) OSEEL Training (GRREC, 2023) Cultural Proficiency (2024)
● Crisis & Safety:Youth Mental Health First Aid (2021) Safe Crisis Management (2021)
● Leadership:WKU Staff Leadership Institute Graduate(2003–2004) LSScott/SMScott,3
HONORS, AWARDS & UNIVERSITY SERVICE
● WKU Staff Excellence Award Western Kentucky University, 2016
● Citizens Award Presented by the WKU Student Government Association, 2015
● Advisor to Omega Phi Alpha (Service Sorority) Western Kentucky University, 2014–2018
● WKU Representative & Committee Member Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Kentucky Historical Society, 2007 LSScott/SMScott,4