Mandy Coy
Wellington,CO
Summary
To obtain a position as a Special Education Multi-categorical Teacher.
Professional educator with proven track record in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering nurturing learning environment, and supporting individual student needs. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics, and dedicated to achieving academic goals. Known for excellent communication skills, patience, and creativity in teaching methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Eyestone Elementary
Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Create nurturing environment where all students feel welcome and grow. Implemented and modified a new district wide literacy curriculum to meet all students where they are.
- 24-25 School year 95% of my students met or exceeded kindergarten DIBELS Benchmark. Similar trajectory is expected for 25-26
- Collaborate with the kindergarten team, families of students, administration, behavior team, and IS team to problem solve. Implemented various strategies to increase student engagement and academic growth.
- Manage classroom behaviors and collaborate with 504 para assigned to a student in my classroom
Graphic Designer
Independent Consultant
Colorado
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Design creative, detailed and unique monthly newsletters for up to 20 schools per year.
- Provide excellent and flexible customer service and communication to school staff.
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
PSD
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood classrooms at Eyestone Elementary. Assist in running the classroom, lead small group instruction, lead whole group instruction, participate in following classroom licensing guidelines, aide in classroom prep work, meal service, toileting, discipline and assessment.
Substitute Teacher
PSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Substitute Teacher; classroom, specialist, and classified (IS, 504 and instructional paras) Early Childhood to 5th grade
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self Employed
05.2003 - 08.2016
- 2022-Current Girl Scout Leader (3rd and 4th grade)
- 2017-2025 Eyestone PTO Member/ Classroom Volunteer
- 2019 Wellington Library Friends-Authored and received a grant to fund preschool story time expansion at Wellington Public Library. Oversaw budgeting, spending and purchasing associated with the funds awarded
- 2009-2016 Homeschooled teacher to 3 of my 5 children. Provided instruction for levels kindergarten through eighth grades
- 2010-2011 Lead Preschool Teacher for Sunday School at St. Joseph’s Parish Ft. Collins
Vacation Bible School Director
OM Parish
Estes Park, CO
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Planned, organized, taught and coordinated volunteers for a children’s day camp
Fourth Grade Teacher
Annunciation School
Denver, CO
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Designed and implemented creative and engaging lessons
- Built and maintained welcoming, friendly and positive classroom climate where growth and mistakes were encouraged
- Managed student behaviors and discipline
- Conducted formative and summative assessments
- Communicated with parents on a weekly basis and during face-to-face conferences
Respite Care Provider
Leavenworth, Kansas
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Provided respite care for a family with a teen with autism
- Utilized her word board to help her communicate
- Provided outings in the community and interaction with community members
Education
BS - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
MSEd Transformative Teaching And Learning - Education
William Jewell
05-2026
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detail Oriented
- Creative
- Problem-solving
- Leader
- Compassionate
- Relationship Driven
- Inclusive teaching
- Community involvement
- Assessment strategies
Certification
- Colorado Professional Teaching License 2001-current
- Elementary Education Endorsement
- READ Act Endorsement
- Colorado Substitute Authorization 2022
BREATHE FOR CHANGE
200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Social Emotional Learning Certificate 2022
Timeline
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Eyestone Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
PSD
10.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
PSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graphic Designer
Independent Consultant
08.2016 - 05.2024
Vacation Bible School Director
OM Parish
06.2007 - 08.2007
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self Employed
05.2003 - 08.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher
Annunciation School
01.2001 - 01.2003
Respite Care Provider
01.1998 - 01.2001
BS - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
MSEd Transformative Teaching And Learning - Education
William Jewell