Accelerated Reader
Martin Coopwood
Elementary School Teacher
Bonita,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with over six years of valuable experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments including a Title 1 school. 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. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Plummer Elementary School, LAUSD
North Hills, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Common Core state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications and robotics for research and assignments.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments and course work.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Plummer Elementary School, LAUSD
North Hills, CA
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Took over class of 24 students for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to administration.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Daycare Teacher
Penny & Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Childcare
North Hills, CA
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Designed and implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for up to 20 children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Transported and supervised students on field trips to educational locations.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA 08.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA 08.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA 08.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Computer coding and robotics
Software
Amplify Reading
DIBELS
Google Workspace
Nearpod
Schoology
Scratch coding
Seesaw
ST Math
VEX Robotics
Zoom
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Technology Committee Member - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Science Fair Coordinator - Worked cooperatively with the school’s students, teachers, and administrators to ensure sufficient planning and organization in all critical aspects of the school-wide science fair
- Achieve Through PLCs Project Educator - Aligned teaching and learning objectives with the Next Century Science and Common Core State Standards through STEM Professional Learning Communities.
- Robotics Club Leader - Facilitated after-school robotics club to guide student in engineering VEX robots and motivated students to be critical problem-solvers in district competitions.
Quote
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey
Timeline
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Concordia University Irvine
08.2018 - 09.2019
Teacher
Plummer Elementary School, LAUSD
08.2015 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Plummer Elementary School, LAUSD
01.2015 - 06.2015
Daycare Teacher
Penny & Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Childcare
08.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University - Northridge
08.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
San Bernardino Valley College
08.2004 - 06.2007
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