Cori Tillman
Avon,IN
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging curricula tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floating Teacher
The Learning Grove Academy
Avon, IN
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Protected thesafety and health of children by closely following classroom rules and procedures.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
Dance Teacher
TDP Dance Company
Avon, IN
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Instructed dancers on motivation behind movements to instill creative expression.
- Adjusted choreography according to dancer's strengths and weaknesses.
- Coached individual dancers on their performance techniques to ensure quality results.
- Taught new combinations of steps and movements to improve skill levels of performers.
Camp Counselor
Washington Township Park
Avon, IN
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Student Teacher
Plainfield School District
Plainfield, IN
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated class discussions to encourage critical thinking and class participation.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield Community School
Plainfield, IN
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Assessed student understanding through informal and formal methods.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
PJ's College of Cosmetology
Brownsburg, IN06-2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Creative expression
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Suicide Prevention
- Cosmetologist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield Community School
04.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
Plainfield School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Floating Teacher
The Learning Grove Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
Dance Teacher
TDP Dance Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor
Washington Township Park
06.2021 - 07.2021
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
PJ's College of Cosmetology
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
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