Hi, I’m
Rhonda Cooper
Swanton
Summary
Upbeat professional devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lial Catholic School
Primary School Teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English language learners.
Saint Richard Catholic School
3/4th Grade Elementary Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Saint Richard Catholic School
Dean of Students
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
Swanton Local School District
Auxiliary Service Provider
08.2011 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted clients in finding various opportunities for success.
- Helped private school with ordering and budgeting services, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Prepared all textbooks and products ordered for quality and timely delivery to Saint Richard Catholic School.
- Kept detailed records of all funding from the State to and from orders and budgeted accordingly.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Google Sheets.
- Worked with all staff to find, order and provide proper curriculum materials.
- Spoke with companies and their customer service to utilize our budget the best way.
Saint Richard Catholic School
Computer/Library Media Specialist K-8
08.2010 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
Education
Youngstown University Youngstown, OH
Master of Science from Education Administration
07.2024
Ashford University Clinton, IA
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2010
University Overview
- Thesis: Adolescent Behavior: Environment or Genetics
Ashford UniversityClinton, IA
Minor from Sociology
05.2010
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Standards Compliance
- Safety Awareness
- Family Involvement
- Small Group Leadership
- Developing Social Skills
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Staff Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- Service Agreements
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Lial Catholic School
08.2024 - Current
3/4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Saint Richard Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
Saint Richard Catholic School
08.2017 - Current
Auxiliary Service Provider
Swanton Local School District
08.2011 - 08.2021
Computer/Library Media Specialist K-8
Saint Richard Catholic School
08.2010 - 08.2021
Youngstown University
Master of Science from Education Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Ashford University
Minor from Sociology
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