Rebecca Cogdal
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 25 years of classroom experience with an excellent record of achieving student growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead ESL Teacher
Roy Waldron Elementary
08.2004 - Current
- Identify, assess, and assign ESL students to an ESL teacher.
- Lead by sharing my knowledge, provide educational guidance to new ESL teachers, collaboratively plan, differentiate lessons, and ensure students understand the content.
- Communicate with parents by sharing state assessment scores, student progress and videos to help their child at home.
- Create a WIDA testing schedule, manage testing sessions for my team for tier placement and assess students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kittrell Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Created lessons plan
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Optometric Assistant/Billing Coordinator
Coley And Coley Eye Care
03.1992 - 08.1998
- Scheduled appointments and assisted patients with pre-exam test.
- Assisted patients with contact lens insertion.
- Entered daily transactions, balanced books and made daily bank deposits.
- Ensured accuracy of patient records by updating information during each visit.
- Helped set sales goals and motivated staff to meet those goals.
Education
Master of Science - Major: Curriculum And Instruction Minor: ESL
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.1998
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Organized
- Team Player
Accomplishments
- 2018-Presented Read to be Ready for ESL at Middle Tennessee State University
- 2005-2016- Presented at numerous conferences such as: South East TESOL, TNTESOL, Title I State conference, and Rutherford County D.I. Conference. Presented topics- Language development and Reading strategies.
- Model classroom for new ESL teachers
References
- Shannon Holland, Assistance Principal at Rock Springs Elementary, hollands@rcschools.net, 615-631-6014
- Marissa Faulk, ESL Teacher at Roy Waldron Elementary, faulkm@rcschools.net, 615-427-9656
- Jody Moore, ESL Central Office Facilitator, moorej@rcschools.net, 615-430-4684
- Kristina Danko, ESL Instructional Facilitator, dankok@rcschools.net, 931-217-4022
Timeline
Team Lead ESL Teacher
Roy Waldron Elementary
08.2004 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Kittrell Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2004
Optometric Assistant/Billing Coordinator
Coley And Coley Eye Care
03.1992 - 08.1998
Master of Science - Major: Curriculum And Instruction Minor: ESL
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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