Lori Cooper
Albuquerque
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven ability to foster engaging learning environments that enhance student achievement. Expertise in building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to support educational goals. Committed to inspiring a love for learning through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque
12.2007 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted teamwork and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through observations and standardized tests regularly.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic development effectively.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences for students.
- Organized school events that encouraged community involvement and student participation.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05-1995
Timeline
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
12.2007 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern New Mexico University
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