Vicky L. Cooper
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator seeking a challenging position that leverages a robust background in elementary education. Proven success in implementing engaging lesson plans that foster student development and ignite a passion for learning. Expertise in managing classroom dynamics and maintaining effective communication with parents, ensuring a supportive and collaborative educational environment. Committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes academic excellence and personal growth for all students.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
St. Luke Catholic School, A Notre Dame ACE Academy
11.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning and engagement among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address academic concerns.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instruction.
- Attended a Summer Institute at Notre Dame: Summer Reading Cohort
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Stone County School District
01.2006 - 01.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Stone Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2019
- ELA Grade Level Chair- facilitated weekly Grade Level Meetings, tracked student interventions, and data board collection
- Phi Delta Kappa Education Honor Society- Teacher of the Year
- ELA Teacher- responsible for teaching Mississippi College- and Career-Ready Standards
- Leadership Team- coordinated data gathering, remediation, interventions, and school-wide programs
- MAP- prepared students for ELA MAP testing with 100 percent students passing
- Curriculum- extensive knowledge of researched based reading and writing programs
- Teacher Academy Mentor- mentored future teacher during the 2018-2019 school year
- Cooperating Teacher- supervised educational field experience for student teachers
Elementary Resource/Helping Teacher
Lyon Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2006
- School Based Curriculum Leader- coordinated the course work of all areas of the school, developed and presented inservice training programs for teachers within Lyon Elementary, performed the evaluation, development, and improvement of courses of study and instructional activities, managed the orientation, induction and training of new teachers, implemented professional development workshops
- Student Assistance Team Co-Chairperson- facilitated SAT on a weekly basis, assisted children who were experiencing behavior and/or academic problems by prescribing research-based interventions and providing follow-up meetings to monitor student progress
- Section 504 Administrator/Screening Specialist- scheduled weekly meetings to determine student Section 504 eligibility, administered various tests to determine eligibility
- Testing Administrator and Coordinator- provided teacher inservices on local and state testing procedures, handled all secure testing materials, established testing schedule, initiated practices designed to provide effective parent communication related to local and state testing, disseminated all testing results to parents and teachers
- Gifted Screening Specialist- coordinated all gifted and talented screenings on a district level, administered various tests to determine gifted eligibility
- DIBELS Administrator and Coordinator- supervised DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Early Basic Literacy Skills) school-wide, developed in-service training programs for faculty
- ODR- served as Official Designated Representative at IEP meetings
- Principal Designee- acted as Principal when needed and participated in the interviewing process at job fair
- LEAP Tutoring Administrator- scheduled and monitored all intervention and acceleration programs, completed timesheets and managed budget, provided specific strategies and activities for these groups
- School Relations Facilitator- participated in teacher and parent conferences as related to instruction
- Classroom Instructional Facilitator- observed, consulted with and managed individual classroom teachers in their instructional and classroom performance
- Blackboard Administrator- managed curriculum content on school’s Blackboard site
- SIP Committee- attended yearly SIP planning inservice, participated in writing our School Improvement Plan, provided activities that targeted specific areas of growth
- Textbook Coordinator- managed inventory and distribution of textbooks and consumable
- Terrific Kids Program Coordinator- supervised monthly breakfast program, managed and provided invitations, completed certificates, published pictures for monthly newsletter
- Public Relations- submitted pictures and articles to local newspapers, arranged for media to attend school events, maintained media releases
- School Hospitality Guide- responsible for parent tours of our school
- Reading Counts Coordinator- planned and organized incentive programs for Reading Counts
- Cultural Arts Chairperson- coordinated special guests, activities, purchased materials, and managed budget for this annual school-wide event
- Family Night Coordinator- supervised and managed all aspects of Family Night; coordinated special guests, activities, purchased materials, and managed budget for this annual event
St. Tammany Parish School Board
01.1996 - 01.2006
First Grade Teacher
Lyon Elementary
01.1996 - 01.2003
- First Grade Level Chairperson
- SACS Self-Study, Section 3 Chairperson
- Core Technology Committee Member
- Title 1 Committee Member
- Supervisor of Student Teachers
- Louisiana Teacher Assessment and Assistant Mentor
Houston Independent School District
01.1988 - 01.1996
First Grade Teacher
Houston Independent School District
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Gifted and Talented Teacher
- District Presenter
- Curriculum and Instruction Committee Member
- Faculty Advisory Committee Member
- Math Testing Facilitator
- School Presenter
- Unit Planner
- Exemplary Teacher
- First Grade Chairperson
- Faculty Presenter
Education
M.Ed. - Teaching
University of Houston
Houston, Texas01.1991
Supervisor of Student Teaching
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana01.1998
B.S. - Elementary Education, English
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas01.1987
Skills
- Supervisor of Student Teaching
- Ready Common Core
- Phonics for Reading
- LETRS Training (Units 1-8)
- Vocabulary Workshop
- Strategic Teaching of Reading and Writing Grades 3 – 5
- Louisiana Teacher Assessment Evaluator (TOT)
- Louisiana Teacher Assessment and Assistance Mentor (TOT)
- Southeastern Louisiana University Supervision of Student Teaching
- Louisiana Teacher Assessment Evaluator Training
- Louisiana Teacher Assessment and Assistance Mentor Training
- Louisiana Educational Assessment Program
- Section 504 Administrator
- Screening Specialist
- DIBELS Administrator
- Thinking Maps (TOT)
- Write from the Beginning (TOT)
- Alan November “Web Literacy for Educators”
- Project Read
- Every Day Counts
- My Reading Coach
- Earobics
- Math Investigations
- Math Their Way
- Math Solutions
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Voyager Tutoring Program
- Differentiated Instruction
- LETRS
- 4 Squares Writing
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Individualized learning
- Technology integration
- Student needs assessment
- Individualized instruction
Certification
- Elementary Education (Grade 4 – 6)- Mississippi
- Elementary Education (Kindergarten – 4)- Mississippi
- Supervisory of Student Teaching- Louisiana
- Elementary Education- Louisiana
- Provisional Elementary (Grades 1-8) English- Texas Life Certification
- Provisional Elementary (Grades 1-8) General-Texas Life Certification
- Texas Education Association Gifted and Talented
Awards
National Scholars Honor Society, Phi Delta Kappa Education Honor Society, Teacher of the Year- Lyon Elementary, Teacher of the Year- Stone County School
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
St. Luke Catholic School, A Notre Dame ACE Academy
11.2021 - Current
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Stone County School District
01.2006 - 01.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Stone Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2019
Elementary Resource/Helping Teacher
Lyon Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2006
St. Tammany Parish School Board
01.1996 - 01.2006
First Grade Teacher
Lyon Elementary
01.1996 - 01.2003
Houston Independent School District
01.1988 - 01.1996
First Grade Teacher
Houston Independent School District
01.1988 - 01.1996
Supervisor of Student Teaching
Southeastern Louisiana University
B.S. - Elementary Education, English
Texas State University
M.Ed. - Teaching
University of Houston