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ELIZABETH COOKMAN

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Working in a fast paced and challenging environment is where I thrive. I thoroughly enjoy working with people in an education field. Being part of a team with a shared goal involving the future of our youth, is where I want to be.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Rincon Valley Union School District
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed, monitored, and recorded student progress through a variety of methods.
  • Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Incorporated music, art, drama into daily instruction to engage all learners.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
  • Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for students.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.

Elementary & Middle School Teacher

Santa Rosa Charter School
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2018 - 06.2024
  • Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach students in grades 6-8.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress.
  • Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
  • Established a safe environment conducive to learning for all students.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.

Center Director

KinderCare
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining quality standards.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Managed daily operations of the center including scheduling, customer service, safety protocols.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Provided guidance on regulatory requirements related to accreditation processes.

Education

Multi-Subject Credential - Elementary School Teaching

Cal State Teach
Fresno, CA
09.2019

B.A. - Recreation - Non-profit Administration

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2003

Skills

  • Compliance standards
  • Comfortable with many different online platforms
  • Strong time management
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Organizational skills
  • Technology integration
  • Team collaboration
  • Growth mindset
  • Problem-solving skills

References

  • Christine Tucker, 808.266.0470
  • Alice Jobson, 707.318.0473
  • Joe McDivitt, 510.938.5369

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Rincon Valley Union School District
08.2024 - Current

Elementary & Middle School Teacher

Santa Rosa Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2024

Center Director

KinderCare
01.2008 - 01.2015

Multi-Subject Credential - Elementary School Teaching

Cal State Teach

B.A. - Recreation - Non-profit Administration

San Francisco State University

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