Latonya Cooley
Silver City,MS
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing state regulated 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. Also, building a self-esteem to face challenges in the real-world. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Consultant
Jackson State University Student Affairs
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented academic content, enhancing students'' understanding of related topics beyond the classroom setting.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring that materials were well-organized and readily accessible for daily use.
Teacher/ Bus Driver
Yazoo City Municipal School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- 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.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher/Bus Driver
Greenwood Consolidated School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- 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.
Teacher's Assistant
Holmes County Consolidated School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assist students with Math and ELA interventions .
- Assist students will reading skills and counting fundamentals.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Monitor students progress in invention session to monitor growth with students.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Substitute Teacher, K-12/
Humphreys County School District
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules by allowing students to maintain instructions are enforced.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS04.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology Minor Chemistry
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2017
Associate of Science - General Studies And Pre-Medical
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on MAAP Biology Exam tests from 65% average to 87% average.
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant May 2005- Current
Mobile Notary February 2019- Current
Loaning Signing Agent 2019-Current
(C)community (H)health (A)advisor (R)representative (P)ersonnel- University of Alabama-2019
Commerical Drivers License 2018 and current
Master Teacher- Biology and Chemistry- December 2021
Timeline
Teacher Consultant
Jackson State University Student Affairs
05.2023 - Current
Teacher/ Bus Driver
Yazoo City Municipal School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher/Bus Driver
Greenwood Consolidated School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Holmes County Consolidated School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12/
Humphreys County School District
08.2017 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology Minor Chemistry
Mississippi Valley State University
Associate of Science - General Studies And Pre-Medical
Mississippi Delta Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant May 2005- Current
Mobile Notary February 2019- Current
Loaning Signing Agent 2019-Current
(C)community (H)health (A)advisor (R)representative (P)ersonnel- University of Alabama-2019
Commerical Drivers License 2018 and current
Master Teacher- Biology and Chemistry- December 2021
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