Patricia Cottrell
AUBURN
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Baldwinsville Central School District
09.1988 - 07.2023
- Taught grades K- 5th regular education
- Co-taught with Behavior Intervention Program and Inclusive Classroom
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students with varying academic levels and learning disabilities
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that integrated multiple subjects into cohesive lessons
- Led extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to foster students' interests outside the traditional classroom setting
- Integrated technology tools (e.g., interactive whiteboards, educational apps) into daily instruction for enhanced student engagement
- Collaborated with special education teachers/resource specialists in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies for students with challenging behaviors, resulting in improved classroom dynamics
- Mentored student teachers or interns by providing guidance on lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment practices
- Collaborated with parents/guardians, administrators, and other stakeholders in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs through the use of flexible grouping strategies
- Earned recognition as an outstanding educator through awards or commendations from colleagues/administrators/parents/students
- Incorporated social-emotional learning activities into daily lessons to support students' emotional well-being
- Incorporated technology tools (e.g., interactive whiteboards, educational apps) into lessons for enhanced engagement and learning outcomes
- Developed a very popular afterschool enrichment program: STEM Club for which I was recognized by the Board of Education and given the "Spotlight" for the month
- Assisted in many afterschool programs such as: chorus & band, annual enrichment day, building the school's new playground
- Received recognition from the PTA for my outstanding participation in various programs
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NYBachelor of Science - Education
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- SMART board aptitude
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Project-based learning
- Community involvement
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
Timeline
Teacher
Baldwinsville Central School District
09.1988 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
State University of New York At Oswego
Bachelor of Science - Education
State University of New York At Oswego