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Barbara Cole

Center Point,LA

Summary

Dynamic Educator with a proven track record at Avoyelles Parish School Board, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Demonstrated success in fostering student success through effective parent-teacher communication and innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in educational technology and relationship building, enhancing learning experiences and academic achievements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Avoyelles Parish School Board
08.1979 - 05.2013
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education

Louisiana State University At Alexandria LA
Alexandria,LA
05.1979

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent interaction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Child development
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Class instruction
  • Peer mentoring
  • Student motivation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student records management
  • Elementary education
  • Educational technology
  • Student relations
  • Peer evaluation
  • Empathy and patience
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Leadership development
  • Behavior management
  • Goal setting
  • Technology integration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Group facilitation
  • Engagement strategies
  • Professional training
  • Academic discipline
  • Health education curriculum
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Organizational skills
  • Creative instruction style
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team teaching and collaboration
  • Co-teaching and Co-planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Learning assessments
  • Google classroom
  • Classroom technology implementation
  • Special needs students
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Classroom safety practices
  • Classroom technology
  • Assignment grading
  • Analytical thinking

Accomplishments

-The Lafargue Elementary Teacher of the Year

-District ( AvoyellesParish) Teacher of the Year

-Local, District, and State officer of the Aloha Delta Kappa Teaching Sorority

-Author of the first Jr Beta Organization at Lafargue

Affiliations

A member of the Avoyelles Retired Teacher's Association

Active member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Board member of the Avoyelles Parish Library Board

Pokeno Club

Rosary Sisters

Timeline

Educator

Avoyelles Parish School Board
08.1979 - 05.2013

Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education

Louisiana State University At Alexandria LA
Barbara Cole