Vernon Bryant Cobb
Pensacola
Summary
Enthusiastic and hard-working instructional teacher with a proven track record in leadership, ethics, and coaching in the Santa Rosa County School District. Specializes in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in relationship building and mentoring, I foster a collaborative environment that promotes critical thinking and teamwork, while effectively managing classroom dynamics to support student success. Self-motivated with a proven ability to cultivate long-term relationships with employees, students, or customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Teacher at Gulf Breeze High School
Santa Rosa County School District
Gulf Breeze, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Contributed to professional development workshops for fellow educators, enhancing overall teaching quality within the school community.
- Developed strong critical thinking skills in students through project-based learning experiences that connected content to real-world situations.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development and aligning instructional practices with state standards.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coached basketball and baseball teams while serving as a head coach and an assistant for both programs.
Teacher at Holley Navarre Middle School
Santa Rosa County School District
Navarre, FL
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Summer Camp Counselor
Vickery Center
Pensacola, FL
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Hurricane Relief Cleanup Crew
Gulf Island National Seashore
Gulf Breeze, FL
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Supported supervisors in inventory management tasks, including ordering necessary cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations regarding environmental safety, health practices, and waste disposal procedures.
- Enhanced cleanliness of assigned areas through thorough sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and sanitizing tasks.
Education
Social Science Education - Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2013
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
- Mentoring
- Peer coaching
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective listening
- Teamwork
Timeline
Instructional Teacher at Gulf Breeze High School
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2021 - Current
Teacher at Holley Navarre Middle School
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2013 - 05.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Vickery Center
05.2010 - 07.2012
Hurricane Relief Cleanup Crew
Gulf Island National Seashore
05.2009 - 08.2009
Social Science Education - Education
Florida State University