Nekee Cotton
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile and resilient Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, Northbrook Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Assistant Store Manager
TJX Companies
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Met or surpassed business targets on regular basis through strategic employee engagement and forward-thinking planning
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies
- Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service to every customer by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries
- Performed mandatory audits to ensure compliance in all areas were met
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices
- Walked through store areas throughout the day to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Coached over 100 sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, increasing customer satisfaction ratings of 85%
- Maintained high levels of organization in store by directing customers and replenishing merchandise
- Maintained exceptionally clean, customer-friendly and well-run apparel and non-apparel department
- Completed weekly payroll for 100 employees using Kronos software
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results
Apparel Coordinator
TJX Companies
12.2007 - 04.2015
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.2014
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs development/implementation
- Relationship building
- Goals and performance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Reliable and dependable
- Resolution-oriented
- Motivated team player
- Operations
Accomplishments
2022-2023 Level 4 Recognized Teacher, YES Prep Public Schools
Certification
Texas Teaching Certification- Special Education K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, Northbrook Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
TJX Companies
04.2015 - 07.2021
Apparel Coordinator
TJX Companies
12.2007 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Texas Southern University
Texas Teaching Certification- Special Education K-12
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