Jaime Cotton
NORTHFIELD,VT
Summary
Accomplished educator and Program Director at Lotus Lake Discovery Center, adept in individualized learning and team-building facilitation. Leveraged project-based learning to enhance student engagement and achievement in science and math at Vermont Farm And Forest School. Excelled in creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment, significantly improving instructional outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Science and Math Teacher
Vermont Farm And Forest School
Roxbury, Vermont
08.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost their chances of success.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans for up to five classes, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
- Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials to improve outcomes.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Assessed learning absorption and retention, adapting instructional techniques to level of students.
- Organized extra help sessions for students who needed additional assistance with math topics.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
Middle School Science Teacher
Pacem School
Montpelier, VT
08.2006 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school science classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh, interesting ways.
- Developed immersive activities to bring various scientific topics to life for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
- Provided individualized feedback on student work.
- Organized field trips related to science topics.
- Encouraged a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning within the classroom.
- Facilitated student-led projects fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Monitored students' progress and communicated with parents about their child's achievements and areas for improvement.
Program Director
Lotus Lake Discovery Center
Williamstown, VT
09.2000 - 12.2019
- Coordinated and led team-building, environmental education, and survival activities for groups of 10 to 120 participants.
- Developed weekly activity schedules for assigned groups.
- Upheld consistent time management.
- Provided clear instructions to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
- Factored-in abilities, needs, and interests of participants in the development of programs.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT08-2022
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Antioch University New England
Keene, NH05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-1999
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive role model and mentor
- Individualized learning
- Project-based learning
- Motivating and encouraging
- Elementary school math
- Elementary school science
- Team-building facilitator
Additional Information
- Promoting Interoperability Program Intern. Department of Vermont Health Access. Dates volunteered Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
- Data Analyst. University of Vermont and Southern Vermont Medical Center. Dates volunteered May 2021 – Sep 2021
Certification
Vermont Master Naturalist - October 2020
Software
- Microsoft Suite
- SPSS
Timeline
Elementary School Science and Math Teacher
Vermont Farm And Forest School
08.2019 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Pacem School
08.2006 - 06.2020
Program Director
Lotus Lake Discovery Center
09.2000 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Vermont
Master of Science - Environmental Studies
Antioch University New England
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation
University of New Hampshire
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