Glenda Hicks Beckham Cottingham
Florence,South Carolina
Summary
Talented early education professional with diverse experience in planning and implementing various activities for promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children. Motivated Interventionist teacher, enthusiastic about working with students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Friendly and collaborative team player. Thirty years in the field.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Teacher
Darlinton School District And FLorence School District One
Darlington And Florence, SC
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Led groups of students in exercises, activities and educational instruction.
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally and socially through hands-on support.
- Used specialized software programs such as [Name] and assistive devices to further goals.C
- Tutored students in subjects such as reading and math to help improve skills.
- Taught reading to individual and small groups.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed students in math academic areas and reading groups.
- Used specialized software programs such as chrome laptops and assistive devices to further goals.
Teacher
Lamar Elementary School
Lamar, South Carolina
08.1982 - 05.2012
- Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities and behaviors.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Distributed quarterly educational assessments, similar to report cards, to each parent.
- Supervised children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Helped children reach milestones in the area of self-care.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Taught reading, math, social studies, science language arts, and health.
Education
Masters Early Childhood - undefined
Francis Marion College
1984
BS - Elementary Education
Francis Marion College
1981
Skills
- Arts
- Art
- Lesson planning
- Math
- Access
- Reading
- Speech
- Strategic planning
- Computer-aided support
- Multi-tasking
- Group leadership
- Assessment protocols
- Individualized assistance
- Classroom management
- Flexible approach
- Experienced with 5K kindergarte
- Reading and Math expertise
- Skill building
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Decision making
Accomplishments
- Supported 20, in each kindergarten class, students in need of additional assistance on a weekly or daily basis.
- Supported 80 students in need of additional assistance on a weekly or daily basis.
- ESL Literacy
Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance. - Lesson Implementation
Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of learning games and activities. - Technology Integration
Participated in technology training courses . - Curriculum Implementation
Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and art to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education. - Dynamic Teaching Techniques
Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning. - Employed learning activities and appropriate developmentally learning techniques to encourage student learning and build community within
- the classroom.
Timeline
Intervention Teacher
Darlinton School District And FLorence School District One
09.2013 - 06.2019
Teacher
Lamar Elementary School
08.1982 - 05.2012
Masters Early Childhood - undefined
Francis Marion College
BS - Elementary Education
Francis Marion College
Similar Profiles
Sarhonda WilkesSarhonda Wilkes
Instructional and Technology Coach at Florence School District OneInstructional and Technology Coach at Florence School District One
Johnny RamirezJohnny Ramirez
Educator at Florence Unified School DistrictEducator at Florence Unified School District
Ashleigh MuhmeAshleigh Muhme
Art and Dance Teacher at Florence Unified School DistrictArt and Dance Teacher at Florence Unified School District