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Teacher

BRENDA COCHRAN

Waynesboro,MS

Summary

Passionate Teacher with more than 30 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

32
32
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Wayne County School Dristrict
Waynesboro , MS
08.1991 - 04.2021
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for students in need of extra help.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained required passing rate of 91% for 20 years. Students with an IEP mastered State required SAT and exited high school with a traditional diploma.

Education

Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2005 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
08.1991 - 08.2021

Skills

Student-centered learning

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Timeline

Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

William Carey University
05.2005 - 05.2007

Teacher

Wayne County School Dristrict
08.1991 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Southern Mississippi
08.1991 - 08.2021

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