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, TX05.2007
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
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