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Sherry Cotta

Dexter,KY

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

General/Special Education Teacher

Powersource Academy Homeschool CO-OP
09.2023 - Current

Worked with all grade levels in individualized education setting

Social and Emotional Development

Character Building

Special Education Teacher

Cornville Regional Charter School
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Special Education Teacher

Child Development Services
02.2015 - 04.2022
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Education Assistant

Child Development Services
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Prepared instructional materials, including visual aids and handouts, to support the delivery of lessons across various subjects.
  • Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Maine
Machias, Maine

No Degree - Special Education Certification

University of Maine
Machias, ME
2016

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services

University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME
05.2012

Skills

  • Behavior Modifications
  • Special Education
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Parent-teacher collaboration

Timeline

General/Special Education Teacher

Powersource Academy Homeschool CO-OP
09.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Cornville Regional Charter School
04.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Child Development Services
02.2015 - 04.2022

Education Assistant

Child Development Services
04.2014 - 02.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Maine

No Degree - Special Education Certification

University of Maine

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services

University of Maine At Augusta
Sherry Cotta