Kenitta Cooley
Choctaw County Elementary School
Lisman
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate, creative and results-driven educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments that support academic growth and social-emotional development. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
4 Years- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress by designing individualized lesson plans targeting specific areas for improvement.
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans that enhanced student behavior and classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a supportive environment that fostered student achievement.
Elementary Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning objectives.
- Designed engaging activities that promoted active student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Established strong connections with students to enhance classroom engagement and communicate progress to parents and school administration.
Elementary Teacher
5 Years 9 Months- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated one-on-one with students to identify strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns, tailoring support for individual growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Fostered healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills to boost students' self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Strategic Planning
Organization
Behavior modification
Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
Team Collaboration
Conflict resolution
Communication
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at West Hills Elementary School in 2017.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for standards based teaching at Choctaw County Elementary staff in January, 2023.
- Technology Leadership- Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom using iReady programs.
- Led class to an average 77% increase in science standardized test scores during the 2016-2017 school year.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for interpreting data at Southeast Elementary School staff in May, 2021.
Certification
- State Teaching License (Alabama)
- Special Education Certification (K-12)
- Science Content Knowledge (4-8)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Choctaw County Elementary School
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Elementary Teacher
Southeast Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Elementary Teacher
West Hills Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2019Read More
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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Additional Information
- Member of Choctaw County Elementary School ACIP Leadership Team, 2022 to Current
- Member of Choctaw County English Language Learner Committee, 2023 to Current
- Mentor Teacher for Meridian Public School District, 2017-2019
- Grade Level Chairperson at West Hills Elementary, 2015-2019
- Member of Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study Task Force, 2023