Jennifer Cooper
WINCHESTER,KY
Summary
Dedicated Educator possessing outstanding teaching capabilities and many years of experience in higher education. Successful in encouraging and monitoring progress of individual students to promote student success. Extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Exceptional Child Instructor
Clark County Public Schools
WINCHESTER, KY
07.2004 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and tools.
- Maintained effective communication with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY 08.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Stakeholder communication
- Diverse student populations
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Special education strategies
- Social Emotional Learning
Accomplishments
- Chosen as Team Lead for 5+ years
- Served at SBDM Teacher Representative for my school.
Timeline
Master of Science - Special Education
Georgetown College
08.2008 - 08.2011
Exceptional Child Instructor
Clark County Public Schools
07.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
08.1996 - 05.2000