Cristin Cockrell
Summary
Dedicated and versatile Educator with extensive experience in fostering inclusive, high-achievement learning environments. Expert in implementing data-driven instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of all students. Committed to cultivating a joyful, structured classroom where every child feels empowered to reach foundational milestones in literacy, mathematics, and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher-Moderate Needs
Sagewood Middle School
Parker, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning and development.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Special Education Teacher Moderate Needs
Acres Green Elementary
Littleton, Colorado
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with classroom teachers to implement inclusive teaching practices and accommodations for special education students within general education settings
- Organized and facilitated IEP meetings by reaching out to all stakeholders, creating a meeting date and time, securing a translator when needed and all other elements pertaining to an IEP meeting
- Facilitated inclusive learning environments, tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students
Special Education Teacher- Affective Needs
ThunderRidge High School
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Built student/teacher rapport through showing interest in student life outside of school as well as interacting with students for non-academic activities
- Planned, organized and implemented Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and executive functioning lessons geared towards the individual needs of students
- Maintained records of student progress through digital organization system; Google data surveys and spreadsheets.
- Analyzed data to modify and implement appropriate programming for students
Special Education Teacher-Moderate Needs
Flagstone Elementary
Castle Rock, Colorado
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated a positive learning environment which included in class learners as well as e-Learners
- Created and managed IEP’s to define student learning goals
- Administered and analyzed data from the TOWEL and Key Math assessments
Long-term Substitute- Affective Needs Teacher
Mesa Middle School
Castle Rock, Colorado
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Fostered a positive safe learning environment during a long-term substitute assignment for middle school students in the Affective Needs program
- Collaborated with colleagues to explore differentiated instruction and support for students
- Supported students when emotionally dysregulated by providing space and time
Student Teacher
Douglas County School District
Castle Rock, Colorado
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Promoted a variety of purposeful learning opportunities in whole class and small group settings
- Created daily culturally relevant lessons for students which aligned with the curriculum and student’s IEPs
- Differentiated daily lessons supporting student needs and learning abilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2019
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Trained in Orton-Gillingham
- Trained in UFLI
- Proficient with the Project Education Program
- Proficient with Google Workspace
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Student records management
Certification
- Colorado Department of Education- Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)
- Elementary Education (K-6) Endorsement
- Colorado READ Act Designation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher-Moderate Needs
Sagewood Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher Moderate Needs
Acres Green Elementary
07.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher- Affective Needs
ThunderRidge High School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher-Moderate Needs
Flagstone Elementary
07.2020 - 06.2021
Long-term Substitute- Affective Needs Teacher
Mesa Middle School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Student Teacher
Douglas County School District
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University