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Lynda Kennedy Cohen

Plainview,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic education professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help participants excel. Makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher: Enrichment Technology Support Specialist

Carle Place USFD
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards utilizing technology and critical thinking skills.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Fostered student curiosity and critical thinking skills through creative hands-on activities.
  • Chairperson of the Building Planning Team for two years.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Conducted comprehensive user training sessions on new software releases, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to address and escalate faculty inquiries or technical issues.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.

Classroom Teacher- Grades 2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th

Carle Place UFSD
02.1996 - 06.2016
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Developed new curriculum to fill course gaps for students in mathematics.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.

Director of Pre-School Summer Camp

North Shore Day Camp
04.1992 - 09.1997
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered counselor engagement, increased camper retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Attended job fairs to connect prospective counselors with North Shore Day Camp. Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of new counselors.
  • Developed strong partnerships with parents, maintaining open communication regarding their campers progress and needs.
  • Developed and conducted workshops to educate counselors on relevant topics regarding pre-school age children.

Education

Professional Certification [incomplete] - Educational Administration

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY

Professional Certificate - The Reading Project / The Writing Project

Teacher's College; Columbia University
New York, NY

Professional Certificate - Mathematics Leadership

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY

Master of Arts - Education

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Communications / Marketing

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Skills

  • Curriculum compliance with NYS
  • Creation of Curriculum for Technology and Enrichment Programs
  • Integration of Technology aligning with NYS Standards
  • Development of Instructional Materials for Technology and Enrichment Programs
  • Led Professional Development
  • Mentored New Teachers
  • Supervised Student Teachers
  • Online Teaching for Extended Time
  • NYS N-6 Teaching Certification

Timeline

Teacher: Enrichment Technology Support Specialist

Carle Place USFD
09.2016 - Current

Classroom Teacher- Grades 2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th

Carle Place UFSD
02.1996 - 06.2016

Director of Pre-School Summer Camp

North Shore Day Camp
04.1992 - 09.1997

Professional Certification [incomplete] - Educational Administration

SUNY Stony Brook

Professional Certificate - The Reading Project / The Writing Project

Teacher's College; Columbia University

Professional Certificate - Mathematics Leadership

Bank Street College of Education

Master of Arts - Education

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications / Marketing

Adelphi University

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