GRACE COTOGNO
Tinton Falls,USA
Summary
My many years of experience working with children has tremendously broadened my passion to become an educator. I am a people-person with strong communication and collaboration skills, good organization skills, and have an optimistic outlook on life. I have a strong desire to continue working in Early childhood and Elementary education because I want to be the reason my students have a deeper passion to learn and reach beyond their potential. I believe that my gift of patience is beneficial to the children with students that I have encountered and allows me to connect to and understand the great challenges they face.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Tinton Falls School District
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and nurtured.
- Collaborated with families and colleagues to develop positive relationships.
Student Teacher
Mahala F. Atchison
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Fostered positive learning environment that maintained open communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Created grade-appropriate lesson plans and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Set learning goals and objectives for classroom lessons.
- Completed 100 hours, 20 hours, and full-time student teaching semester.
- Began substituting following student teaching.
Camp Counselor
Tinton Falls Recreation Department
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Fostered positive learning environment, demonstrated positive behaviors and modeled teamwork, and enforced safety policies for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Special Education Certification/Concentration in English
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Child development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parental Communication
- Enthusiastic and Passionate
- Classroom Organization
- Collaboration
- Emergency Procedures
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Tinton Falls School District
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Mahala F. Atchison
09.2022 - 04.2024
Camp Counselor
Tinton Falls Recreation Department
07.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Special Education Certification/Concentration in English
Monmouth University
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