Michael Cooper

Lectures,

Labs (Hands-on Collaborative and Virtual)

Technology (Canas, Google Classroom, Virtual Labs) Committees (WASC-Student Engagement, Reading Apprenticeship, Character Counts,

• Biology PLC: Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Courses: Kinesiology 1 & 125, Health & Human Services 18A, 18B

• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
• Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
• Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.

Taught Lab & Lecture in the Pre-Nursing Program

• Developed clear syllabi and dynamic course materials.
• Created and maintained environment emphasizing learning, encouraging free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Assisted faculty in lab courses to facilitate student skill and understanding and support faculty in teaching endeavors.
• Applied variety of instructional strategies appropriate to needs of student population and standards of discipline.
• Remained available for regular student meetings outside of scheduled class time to maximize learning outcomes.
• Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students.

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