Colette Cohan
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Passionate teacher for more than 30 years. Proven history of creating engaging classroom environments which support diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimal student performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
First Grade and Multi-age Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.1991 - 06.1998
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-1986
Skills
- Diverse learning modalities
- Activity planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Organizational skills
- Technology-based instruction
- Team collaboration
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
First Grade and Multi-age Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.1991 - 06.1998
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Delaware
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