Patricia Cochran
Retired Science Teacher
Byram,MS
Summary
Engaging professional monitoring academics and using various methods to help children learn. Gentle disciplinarian identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
Jackson Public School District
Jackson, MS
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Supported progressive instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
- Consulted with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate activities and modifications to students' programs to increase understanding.
- Maintained updated student records and tracked cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance and student and parent contacts.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Science Teacher
Columbus Public School District
Columbus, Ms.
08.1995 - 05.2013
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Secondary Biology Teacher
Greenville Public School District
Greenville, Ms.
08.1993 - 05.1995
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities and course materials, including homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Education
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS 03.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS 08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS 08.1988 - 05.1991
Skills
Student records management
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Student engagement
Test Proctoring
Testing and grading
Literacy skills
Timeline
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Mississippi College
03.2021 - 05.2021
8th Grade Science Teacher
Jackson Public School District
08.2013 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Education of The Gifted And Talented
Mississippi University For Women
08.1996 - 05.1998
Science Teacher
Columbus Public School District
08.1995 - 05.2013
Secondary Biology Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
Mississippi Valley State University
08.1988 - 05.1991