Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Volunteer

Sheree Cooksey

Krum,TX

Summary

Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Goal oriented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2020 - Current
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Provide appropriately challenging, differentiated curriculum for over 40 gifted students kindergarten through fifth grade.
  • Developed T.S.P.S. aligned curriculum for several grade levels for Denton ISD for two years.

Third Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.

Second Grade Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Design and implement TEK aligned lessons for average of 20 students while adhering to District’s pacing guide and assessments
  • Provide inviting, semi-structured learning environment where students feel safe to fail, learn and grow both educationally and socially
  • Responsible for researching, planning and executing field trips for over 100 students and 5 teachers
  • Over 90% of students have shown one year or more academic growth in at least reading and math based on BOY, MOY and EOY assessments
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Family Studies -

Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Talent Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Academic advising
  • Individualized Learning Plans
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Project-based learning
  • Social Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Test Proctoring

References

References and Letter of Recommendation are available on request.

Timeline

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2020 - Current

Third Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2019 - 06.2020

Second Grade Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science in Family Studies -

Texas Woman’s University
Sheree Cooksey