Life-long learning
Carmen Cobbett
Integrative Problem-Solver And Empathetic Listener
Dexter,MI
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Spiritual Director
Avila Institute
Dexter, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Created and facilitated Peer Supervision group of 20 Spiritual Directors
Home Educator
Self-Employed
Dexter, MI
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Designed hybrid Traditional-Montessori curriculum custom to students learning preferences
- Created and developed custom lesson plans for Grades 3 - 6 to meet students' academic needs
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy
- Created tools and templates to teach students independent organizational skills such as budgeting time, pace, and workflow
Director and Educator
Creative Studies
Singapore, Singapore
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of learners based on learning preferences.
- Implemented Spaulding Method to support struggling readers
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Conferenced quarterly with parents and students to provide feedback and learning strategies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's level of literacy and writing skills.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 20 students.
Child Support Specialist
Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Performed case management tasks to enforce court-ordered child support obligations.
- Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments as needed.
- Worked in collaboration with local, state and federal departments to obtain documentary evidence and other sensitive information.
- Researched legal, financial and other records to obtain data needed to secure and enforce child support cases.
Community Development Volunteer
Mercy Ships Medical Ship
The Gambia, Africa
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Delivered exceptional level of service to local community by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Delivered basic public health education to under-served village populations
- Provided care for orphans at Mission of Sisters of Charity, The Gambia chapter
- Relationship building through community meetings with village officials
- Provided community service for local community such as city clean- up projects and renovation project s at local police station
Office Manager
Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed appointment scheduling and employee and event itineraries to improve productivity initiatives.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for clients, prosecuting attorney's office, and courts for efficient record and data tracking
- Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation.
Education
Certified Spiritual Director - Spiritual Direction
Avila Institute
Ann Arbor, MI 09.2017 - 06.2019
Diploma of Montessori Education - Montessori Elementary Education
North American Montessori Center
Surrey, Canada 01.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 09.1996 - 12.1999
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Training & Development
Good listening skills
Interpersonal Communication
Spiritual instruction
Accomplishments
- Completed ABRSM(UK) Level 8 Exam with Merits
- Completed 2 years of college instruction in Piano performance
Interests
Investigative reading
Perennial gardening and xeriscaping
French home/bistro cooking
Timeline
Spiritual Director
Avila Institute
01.2019 - Current
Certified Spiritual Director - Spiritual Direction
Avila Institute
09.2017 - 06.2019
Home Educator
Self-Employed
01.2011 - 06.2016
Diploma of Montessori Education - Montessori Elementary Education
North American Montessori Center
01.2011 - 06.2012
Director and Educator
Creative Studies
01.2007 - 06.2013
Child Support Specialist
Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
09.2002 - 06.2003
Community Development Volunteer
Mercy Ships Medical Ship
09.2001 - 05.2002
Office Manager
Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
01.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
09.1996 - 12.1999