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Kevin Cosgrove

Adjunct/part-time college instructor
Canton,MI

Summary

I am a higher education professional. I have also substitute taught at the K-12 level. I possess great soft skills, am dependable, approachable and a team player.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher Building Substitute

Canton Preparatory High School
Canton, MI
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

Adjunct Instructor

Washtenaw Community College
08.2010 - Current
  • Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
  • Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.

Retail Sales Consultant

IKEA
05.2006 - 05.2021
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Determined solutions for clients promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

J.D. - Law

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Class Organization
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Materials Preparation and Presentation
  • Distance Learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Course Materials Planning
  • Online Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Current Events
  • In-Class Lectures

Timeline

Substitute Teacher Building Substitute

Canton Preparatory High School
09.2023 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

Washtenaw Community College
08.2010 - Current

Retail Sales Consultant

IKEA
05.2006 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast

Arizona State University

J.D. - Law

University of Detroit Mercy

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