Bethany Cochran
Denton
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Richardson ISD, excelling in relationship building and differentiated instruction. Empowered students through creative lesson planning and effective communication, fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to continuous improvement and child development, ensuring all learners achieve their full potential.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Alphabest
Little Elm, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored student academic and social growth
- Actively monitored and kept to rules for safety
- Organized materials needed for all groups
- Effective communication with other employees and teachers
Associate Teacher
Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating the unique needs of each learner and promoting academic growth.
- Developed and adapted different opportunities for ESL students to communicate effectively.
- Maintained a welcoming and safe environment.
ESL Aide
Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance students'' oral communication skills in English.
- Promoted cultural understanding among students by incorporating multicultural elements into lessons.
- Ensured adherence to state educational standards while adapting content to meet the unique needs of ESL learners.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed strong rapport with students, building trust and confidence in their language abilities.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote social interaction and language immersion among ESL learners.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored ESL lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students in overcoming language barriers through personalized attention and support.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing engaging ESL teaching techniques and strategies.
- Supported classroom teachers by providing additional instruction on complex concepts for non-native English speakers.
Substitute Teacher
Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
Murphy, TX
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
Willis, TX
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/Special Populations
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2022
Associate of Arts - English
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX12-2017
No Degree - Funeral And Mortuary Sciences
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
09-2016
No Degree - English
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Issue resolution
- Student empowerment
- Health and safety procedures
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Good communication
Languages
English
Spanish
German
Timeline
Group Leader
Alphabest
07.2025 - Current
Associate Teacher
Richardson ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025
ESL Aide
Richardson ISD
07.2021 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Richardson ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
07.2018 - 06.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
01.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education/Special Populations
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Arts - English
Collin County Community College
No Degree - Funeral And Mortuary Sciences
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
No Degree - English
Lone Star College