Marshell Cotton
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Dedicated urban educator that specializes in training teachers to provide culturally relevant and data driven instruction. Innovative instructional coach that successfully closes the achievement gap at urban schools for all K-8 math students by coaching teachers on differentiating Eureka math to cater to students' different academic levels and learning styles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-12 Director of Academics and Instructional Coach
Champion Education Network
Detroit, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Network K-12 Math and Science Content Director at 3 schools, in addition to developing then facilitating professional development sessions.
- MSTEP, PSAT, and NWEA Building Test Coordinator.
- Curriculum Management, creates the K-8 Math and Science Scope and sequence for the district.
- K-8 instructional coach and building-level leadership team member.
- K-8 lead event planner for all annual family engagement events (Math Night, Literacy Night, etc.).
Second Grade Lead Teacher
University Prep Art & Design
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Prepared 22 scholars to become lifelong learners, ethical people, and developed their academic skills in all subjects
- Implemented CREW and restorative circles with an equitable space to promote a positive climate and build relationships within the school
- Instruction utilized effective planning practices and data to provide culturally responsive lessons.
- Served multiple roles in the building such as: lead teacher, mentor teacher, facilitated professional development sessions, representative for the national EL conference, summer school instructional coach, school improvement team, and math night.
Skills Flex Coach
EL Education Curriculum
01.2020 - 01.2021
- National EL Virtual Skills Flex Coach who mentored teachers and scholars at urban schools in phonics instruction utilizing the EL Education curriculum.
- Globally taught 1st-5th grade scholars phonics components and gave learners the tools to become fluent readers.
Kindergarten Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Inspiring and shaping 25 young minds in all subjects, with an emphasis on literacy and math.
- Effectively managing a variety of classroom behaviors and providing explicit instruction in a high-priority urban school.
- Scholars were held to high expectations in a safe, positive, and restorative learning environment.
Education
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Emphasis in K-12 Education -
Grand Canyon University
01-2025
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership -
Eastern Michigan University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Western Michigan University
12.2016
Skills
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- CT3 Trained
- Curriculum Development
- Excellent Communication
- Organization
- Relationship Building
- Transformational Leadership
- Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Certification
Elementary K-8 All Subjects (1/3/17)
K-12 Administrator Certificate (12/31/20)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
K-12 Director of Academics and Instructional Coach
Champion Education Network
07.2021 - Current
Skills Flex Coach
EL Education Curriculum
01.2020 - 01.2021
Second Grade Lead Teacher
University Prep Art & Design
08.2017 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Battle Creek Public Schools
11.2016 - 07.2017
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Emphasis in K-12 Education -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership -
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Western Michigan University
Elementary K-8 All Subjects (1/3/17)
K-12 Administrator Certificate (12/31/20)
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