Alicia Cochran Cooper
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated ESOL Teacher with 25 years of experience equipping teenagers to function confidently in the English-speaking world. Creative and flexible teacher focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Berkmar High School
Lilburn
01.2004 - Current
- Currently teaching English to recent immigrant students who speak other languages.
- Currently using the Read 180 program with immigrants who have been in the country most of their lives and have not been able to exit the ESOL program.
- Department Chair from 2007-present
Collaborative Special Education Teacher
Berkmar High School
Lilburn
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught World Geography in a team-teaching setting
- Responsible for behavior and classroom management
- Also responsible for making sure students with Individualized Education Plans were given the correct modifications and assistance.
Teacher of Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Berkmar High School
Lilburn
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Taught students in a multi-grade level, self-contained classroom
- Taught reading, math, world geography, community skills, social skills, and leisure skills.
Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities
Pharr Elementary School
Snellville
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Taught in a self-contained 4th and 5th classroom
- Taught all subject areas, but the main focus was reading and math
- Also taught social studies, science, and health on a rotating basis.
Education
Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction - Curriculum And Instruction: Literacy Emphasis
Lesley University
05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-1999
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
Lilburn, GA06-1995
Skills
- Expertise in teaching multilingual learners
- Language Acquisition Support
- Placement Assessment
- Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Academic Counseling
- Kind and Compassionate
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Parent Communication
- Student Scheduling
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
Other Responsibilities
- Student Volunteer Center Sponsor, 2004 - 2011
- Junior Class Sponsor, 2004-2005
- New Teacher Mentor
- Teach Gwinnett Mentor
Related Experience
- Freelance Tutor, Gwinnett County, Georgia, Tutored students in elementary and middle school, all subjects. Main focus was reading and math., 2000-2004
- Lead Camp Counselor, T-ball Coach, Score Keeper for Baseball, Softball, Football, and Basketball, Statesboro, GA, Main jobs were running an after school and summer day camp (planning activities, managing the staff, working with children and adults)., 1997-1999
Awards Recognition
- Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers, 03/2006
- Teacher of the Month, 08/2005
- Teacher’s As Leaders Program, 2003-2004
References
- Durrant Williams, Principal at Berkmar High School, 770-806-3700
- Nia Vaughn, Assistant Principal at Berkmar High School, 770-806-3700
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Berkmar High School
01.2004 - Current
Collaborative Special Education Teacher
Berkmar High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Teacher of Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Berkmar High School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities
Pharr Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction - Curriculum And Instruction: Literacy Emphasis
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
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