Michael Cohen
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER: SECONDARY ENGLISH
SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.1994 - 06.2025
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
TEACHER: SECONDARY ENGLISH
LAUSD
LOS ANGELES, CA
08.2005 - PRESENT
- Adapted instructional strategies according to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive learning environment and promoting student success.
- Collaborated in lesson planning to integrate multiple subject areas into a unified curriculum.
- Maintained a secure and structured setting conducive to student learning.
- Built rapport with parents for improved communication about student advancement and overall growth.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Focused on creating meaningful assignments that allowed students to utilize their knowledge in practical settings.
- Oversaw the coordination of after school activities, ranging from clubs to sports teams.
- Implemented technology-based learning tools for enhanced classroom instruction.
- Maintained diligent watch over students' activities in diverse settings such as classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Measured student achievement through a variety of assessment methods.
- Cultivated a culture of critical thinking and effective problem solving among students.
- Created and upheld classroom atmospheres suitable for fostering student learning and supporting their overall physical, social, and emotional development.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher conferences to ensure parents are informed about children's scholastic achievements.
- Fostered and enhanced constructive relationships among students, parents, and faculty members.
- Designed engaging lesson plans with carefully selected supportive materials, contributing to a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents to review students' performance and address the need for enhancement.
- Received recognition for innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Actively participated in various learning experiences to refine instructional abilities.
- Conducted student assessments to identify individual learning gaps and strengths for personalized lesson planning.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Provided tutoring to students needing assistance and assigned extra practice assignments to enhance comprehension.
- Planned and executed lessons tailored to diverse student needs, employing a range of teaching methodologies.
- Led the efforts in identifying and documenting learning achievements to enhance comprehension by utilizing outcomes reporting, performance information tracking, and program adjustments.
- Incorporated a dynamic debate-style approach in the classroom to stimulate student involvement and enhance critical thinking abilities.
- Ensured a positive learning environment through the enforcement of rules and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CA05-1991
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Management
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Differentiated Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reporting and documentation
- Instructional Best Practices
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Program Development
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Community involvement
- Test Proctoring
- Creative lesson plan development
- Project-based learning
- Standardized testing techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Cooperative Learning Experience
Affiliations
- UNION CHAPTER CO-CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR (SANTA SUSANA HIGH SCHOOL, SANTEE EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX, HAROLD MCALISTER HIGH SCHOOL
- CURRICULLUM SUB-COMMITTEE, MEMBER
- COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBER
- UTLA HOUSE OR REPRESENTATIVES, MEMBER
- EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE, MEMBER
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY (2019, 2020), HAROLD MCALISTER HIGH SCHOOL
- CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (2011), CAL BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
- CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE TRAIT OF THE MONTH: RESPECT (2009, 2010), SANTEE EDUCATION COMPLEX
- CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS PASSING THE CAHSEE (2008, 2009), SANTEE EDUCATION COMPLEX
- CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE TO THE LEADERSHIP CLASS: HAUNTED HOUSE (2006, 2007. 2008, 2009)
- AWARD DEMONSTRATING OUTSTANDING CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (2000), SANTA SUSANA HIGH SCHOOL
Certification
- CALIFORNIA TEACHING CREDNTIAL: SECONDARY ENGLISH
- CLAD CERTIFICATE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TEACHER: SECONDARY ENGLISH
LAUSD
08.2005 - PRESENT
TEACHER: SECONDARY ENGLISH
SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.1994 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
- CALIFORNIA TEACHING CREDNTIAL: SECONDARY ENGLISH
- CLAD CERTIFICATE
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