Elijah Cool
Wickliffe,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Offering 3 years of experience in a middle school classroom, and 5 years in a general classroom, as well as passion for fostering intellectual curiosity, promoting individual development, and a passion to help students achieve their goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
St. Francis Of Assisi School
2021.08 - Current
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed and managed a video news announcement group that produced a daily news video to the student body.
Substitute Teacher
Lorain County ESC/Medina County ESC
2018.09 - Current
- Teach for 5 different school districts (Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, & Westlake) in grades 4-12 mostly in math, music, and social studies
- Develop relationships with fellow teachers who would request me to sub for them during future absences
- Teach a variety of subjects and followed the main teacher's instructions, while creating an inclusive environment where students learn
- Differentiated instruction based on the age group and class, all while being flexible enough to redirect students to meet learning targets successfully
- Long-term taught 2 weeks at Bay Village Middle School for the music teacher; Preparing lessons and guiding the class in the teacher’s absence.
Product Consultant II
Moen
2016.06 - 2018.05
- Answered customer’s questions and concerns dealing with their faucets and other Moen products ensuring customer satisfaction
- Interacted with clients who were upset or agitated and worked to end calls with a positive experience and the opportunity for customer retention
- Earned a score of 4.95 satisfaction rating out of 5 as scored by my customers
- Utilized multiple methods to teach customers how to fix their broken Moen products.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2024
TEEL Licensure Program - Teaching
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
The University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Mathematical proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Computer Technology Endorsement
- Multimedia use
- Group leadership
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on multimedia. Student led announcements that run every morning via Youtube.
- Created the school specials schedule for the 2023/2024 school year.
- Created the bell schedule for 5th through 8th grade for the 2023/2024 school year.
- Created a math program that placed 6-8 grade students by ability. Allowing for students to achieve higher levels of growth over three years.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members in organizing assemblies for the 2023/2024 school year.
- Improved student performance to the national average by an average of 15 points in my three year via MAP testing.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
St. Francis Of Assisi School
2021.08 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lorain County ESC/Medina County ESC
2018.09 - Current
Product Consultant II
Moen
2016.06 - 2018.05
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Bowling Green State University
TEEL Licensure Program - Teaching
Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts in Music -
The University of Akron
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