Katrina Cooley
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Demonstrated ability to foster student growth through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Utilizes effective communication to foster positive learning environment. Knowledge of adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
passionate
Reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to fostering student growth through effective communication and problem-solving skills and positive learning environment
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooperative Teacher’s Assistant
Silver Spring Nursery School
09.2015 - Current
- Support class teachers to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of each child
- Assist play-based program including the peaceful resolution of conflict
- Attend parent and cooperative teacher educational programs
- Serve on and support administrative needs
Executive Director Followed by Board of Directors Member
Fighting for Kaiden Foundation, Inc.
11.2015 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Supporting those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Foster relationships with vendors, donors, sponsors and national associations and beneficiaries of Foundation services supporting those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Collaborate and liaison with Board members and co-founders to maintain and grow the Foundation and its mission
- Manage and lead board meetings, events, graphic design, marketing and database to fulfill the needs of the Foundation
- Spearhead, plan, organize and implement multiple fundraising and awareness campaigns in print, web and social media
- Supporting those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
National & International Acrobatic Coach and Judge
Tops Acrobatics
07.2005 - 07.2011
- Cultivated ongoing development of physical, mental and emotional confidence and compassion
- Worked with ages 4-22 to develop body awareness, athletic ability, teamwork, respect and trust
- Collaborated in the development of annual coaching and competition plans for athletes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-2027
Cooperative Teaching Education Courses, Extensive Fine Arts Courses, Courses in Construction with Carpentry Focus
Skills
- Child centered
- Teaching diverse learners
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement and supervision
- Creative problem solving
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Collaboration and communication
- Positive attitude
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Hands-on activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Behavior management
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventurer
- Explorer of the natural world
- Very active parent and coop teacher particularly involving physical and social/emotional growth
Timeline
Executive Director Followed by Board of Directors Member
Fighting for Kaiden Foundation, Inc.
11.2015 - 06.2024
Cooperative Teacher’s Assistant
Silver Spring Nursery School
09.2015 - Current
National & International Acrobatic Coach and Judge
Tops Acrobatics
07.2005 - 07.2011
Cooperative Teaching Education Courses, Extensive Fine Arts Courses, Courses in Construction with Carpentry Focus
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Maryland
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