Tabatha Kocher
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Studious and passionate professional committed to promoting learning in a diverse and inclusive environment. Dedicated and highly-motivated educator committed to fostering student excellence through strength-based and differentiated instructional practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
Harrisburg, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Planned field trips to relevant historical sites to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students.
- Provided feedback on student work through rubrics or checklists designed according to specific criteria.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by asking open ended questions during class discussions.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Studied and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Student Teaching Residency
Swatara Middle School
Harrisburg, PA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
- Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate to enhance engagement.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program - Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Individualized Care
- Student Development
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Policy Implementation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- IEP Understanding
- Group Instruction
- Social Studies Teaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
03.2023 - Current
Student Teaching Residency
Swatara Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program - Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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