Natalie Hinds Peterkin

Dynamic Literacy Specialist with a proven track record at Howard Cooke Primary School, enhancing student performance by 12% through innovative lesson planning and interactive teaching methods. Adept in classroom management and fostering parent collaboration, I create engaging learning environments that inspire critical thinking and academic success. Recognized for excellence in educational workshops and creative instruction.

• Designed lesson plans focused on age and level appropriate materials
• Coached students in Spelling Bee competition (1st Place Winner). South Carolina.
• Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 42 students, improving test scores by 12% within a six month period (Grade Four Literacy Examinations).
• Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage students' critical thinking and discussion in teaching and learning sessions.
• Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
• Coordinated after school tutoring hours in Literacy with students in need of extra attention.
• Coordinated summer program to correct Literacy delays and deficiencies.
• Instructed and gave support to teachers on how to meet the needs of students who are deficient in the area of literacy.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase students' understanding of course materials.
• Presented literacy workshop to teachers and leaders in the field of education.
• Received awards and praises from staff faculty for creative and stimulating classroom environment, lesson plans and instructional techniques.
• Worked on Howard Cooke School’s Environment Committee which was awarded first place in the 'Lasco Competition' island wide.

• Kimberlyn Glenn, Assistant Principal, Mill Creek Elementary, (843)245-5702
• Tanya Smith, Colleague, (843)826-3593

• Consistency & Quality Lesson Planning, Albion Primary & Junior High School, 05/01/08
• Stimulating Classroom Environment
• 05/01/08
• 05/01/09
• 05/01/12
• 05/01/13
• 05/01/14
• Contribution to the School’s Hospitality & Fundraising Committee, 05/01/16
• Howard Cooke Primary School Literacy Read –A-Thon
• 05/01/16