Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Laura Cochrane

Mooresville,NC

Summary

Flexible Elementary Teacher guides learning process through clear objectives, units and projects to achieve curriculum goals. Employs instructional techniques and media, consistent to meet capabilities of students. Exemplifies standards of classroom behavior.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Pine Lake Preparatory
Mooresville, NC
08.2008 - 06.2023
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Engaged families from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
  • Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Home Economics

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
08-1989

Elementary Education

Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Activity Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Pine Lake Preparatory
08.2008 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Home Economics

Meredith College

Elementary Education

Gardner Webb University
Laura Cochrane