Amy Cochran
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Exploring opportunities for an Instructional Coach position in the Conway Public School District. Professional teacher leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Conway Public School District
Conway, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Taught 6th Grade General Science, 6th Grade Accelerated Science and 7th Grade Science using Arkansas Science Standards
- Utilized common formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating appropriate learning strategies in the middle school science classroom
- Collaborated with teachers and administration through Building Leadership Team
- Worked Collaboratively with 5th, 6th, and 7th grade science teams to vertically align content for successful implementation
- Piloted Open Sci Ed Curriculum (HQIM) to ensure phenomenon based activities included the Three Dimensions of NGSS
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration
- Facilitated discussions with 6th grade team in monthly SIT meetings
First Impressions Team Member
MGCKids
01.2004 - Current
- Educate families about gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja, and after school classes available at our facility
- Welcome new students and families to ensure they know drop off/pick up procedures
- Answer phone calls and help families utilize their parent portal to make payments and choose classes
- Assist families in using the SpotTV app
- Calculate and enter payroll data using Whirks system
- Post fees and make payments on accounts using JackRabbit platform
- Ensure safety by monitoring front door traffic of students and adults
Teacher
Mayflower Middle School
Mayflower Middle School
07.2009 - 06.2022
- Implemented Arkansas Science Standards for 7th grade
- Created lesson plans/curriculum to provide learning opportunities to meet student needs
- Provided reading support by purposefully utilizing techniques learned from the Science of Reading Initiative
- Developed relationships with students and families to enhance student behavior and academic performance
- Communicated with parents
- Implemented classroom activities using VEX coding/robotics and LEGO Mindstorms (EV3) Robots
- Implemented RTI to improve student outcomes
- Identified and adjusted essential standards based on curriculum meetings
- Worked with student interns when assigned to our school
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify strengths and weaknesses (gaps) in our vertical alignment
- Collaborated with Gifted and Talented committee
- Served as faculty committee member of NJHS
- Served on Building Leadership Team
- Teacher of the Year 2017
Education
Master of Science in Education - Educational Theory and Practice
Arkansas State University
05-2019
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level
University of Central Arkansas
05-2009
EdS - Building Level Administration: Principalship
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2027
Skills
- Passionate about ensuring student success
- Able to work collaboratively and lead effective data discussions to identify areas of strengths and growth
- Committed to continuous improvement based on summative assessment data driven by current standards
- Able to model and use a variety of teaching strategies effectively
- Committed to using reflection to improve my own practices and to help others use reflection to identify classroom goals
Accomplishments
Top 25% in Student Growth 2023-34 and 2024-25
Conway Public Schools Foundation Teacher of the Week
Certification
-Middle Level Certification for Science, Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies
-LEAD Teacher Certification 2026
-RISE
-Science of Reading
Timeline
Teacher
Conway Public School District
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Mayflower Middle School
07.2009 - 06.2022
First Impressions Team Member
MGCKids
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Science in Education - Educational Theory and Practice
Arkansas State University
EdS - Building Level Administration: Principalship
Arkansas State University