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Maya Cotton

Cedar City,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Have been working for SUU Head Start for over 15 years. Latest role as an Education Coach has quickly become my passion. Helping teachers to be as successful as possible in their classrooms and education is incredibly important to me. Currently teaching a virtual CDA cohort for Care About Childcare of over 20 students. Created and continue to host a series of monthly training for all staff and am very involved in the onboarding and training of new staff. Implementing the Pyramid Model within our program over the last 2 years has been another main focus.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Level Instructor

Care About Childcare - Five County
08.2023 - Current
  • Promote a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques virtually.
  • Mentor new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Responsible for over 20 learners completing 120 hours of curriculum spanning 12 courses.

Education Coach

Southern Utah University Head Start
01.2019 - Current
  • Follow process of Practice-Based Coaching which includes goal setting, observation, assessment, reflection, and data tracking - coached 26 teachers and teacher assistants this past year.
  • Recognize existing strengths of teaching staff and build positive, reflective mentor and coaching relationships.
  • Mentor new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Arrange classroom visits based on the teacher's needs at a minimum of once a month.
  • Develop and present monthly training for teachers and staff, along with multiple other trainings.
  • Work with different managers as part of the Leadership team, providing instruction and support during onboarding and training of new staff.
  • Lead on the Pyramid Model Implementation Team, which includes organizing monthly meetings, program wide training and implementation.

Lead Teacher

Southern Utah University Head Start
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Teacher/Family Advocate

Southern Utah University Head Start
09.2005 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
  • Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
  • Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet each child and families needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - FLHD - Early Childhood Development

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
05.2009

Skills

  • Adapting to Teacher or Students Learning Style
  • Promoting Learning and Professional Development
  • Developmentally Age Appropriate Curriculum
  • Developing Individualized Lessons or Coaching Cycles
  • Focused Observations
  • Goal Attainment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Continuous professional development
  • Online teaching experience

Certification

CLASS 2008 Observer Pre-K Certified Reliable since 2019

TPOT - Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool - Certificate of Reliability May 2022

Pyramid Model Implementation Team - 2019 to present


Timeline

Advanced Level Instructor

Care About Childcare - Five County
08.2023 - Current

Education Coach

Southern Utah University Head Start
01.2019 - Current

Lead Teacher

Southern Utah University Head Start
08.2016 - 12.2019

Teacher/Family Advocate

Southern Utah University Head Start
09.2005 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - FLHD - Early Childhood Development

Southern Utah University
Maya Cotton