Julia Koch
Muskegon
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Alma Public Schools
Alma
11.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and cooperation.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and understanding.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student creativity and learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
Teacher
Edgewood Academy
Muskegon
08.2019 - 11.2025
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, ELA, Handwriting and Social Studies.
- Guided grade level teachers and teaching aides in understanding content and data driven interventions, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Director of Development & Advocacy
The Hope Project
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Fund development, advocacy, public spokesperson, community training & awareness events
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Established technical strategy for entire organization, accounting for overall business goals, budgetary limitations and resource allocation.
Education
Master of Literacy and Reading -
Central Michigan University
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate -
Grand Valley State University Supporting Emerging Education Development (SEED) Program
Master of Social Justice -
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Skills
- Implementing collaborative learning strategies
- Effective group instruction
- Management of assignments and grading
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Standards-based grading proficiency
Other Employment And Accomplishments
- Member, Muskegon Rotary Club, 01/13 - 12/21
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Grape Escape Fundraiser
- Co-Founder, Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force, Muskegon, MI, 01/14 - 12/17
Chair, 2014-2015,
Oversaw Strategic networking,
Provided Grant oversight
- Administrative Project Associate, Educational Institute of Michigan Hotel & Motel Association, Orlando, FL, 07/97 - 04/99, Administrative Assistant to the Research Vice President, Research Coordinator for the Department
- Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director, Impression 5 Science Museum, Lansing, MI, 08/85 - 01/90
Professional Development
- Phonics First
- Success For All
- Step Up to Writing and Handwriting Without Tears
- Peasons Reading Mastery and ReadyGen
- Eureka and Saxon Math
- First Aid & CPR certified (2019)
- LETRS Volume 1 & 2
- PBIS and CHAMPS in the Classroom (Virtual and In-person)
- Math Add+VantageMR Course 1
- Verbal De-escalation Foundational Training
- Summer Literacy Community of Practice
- Kids These Days, The New Jim Crow, Cultivating Genius
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Alma Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
Teacher
Edgewood Academy
08.2019 - 11.2025
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
01.2018 - 08.2019
Director of Development & Advocacy
The Hope Project
09.2011 - 05.2017
Master of Literacy and Reading -
Central Michigan University
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate -
Grand Valley State University Supporting Emerging Education Development (SEED) Program
Master of Social Justice -
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central Michigan University