JESSICA A. COSBY
605 N Hampton Wichita, KS¨ 67206
PHONE (785) 822-5000 ¨ E-MAIL: [email protected]
Skype ID: jessicacosby
Professional Profile
Þ Student centered elementary educator dedicated to motivating students lo learn, using a variety of teaching and learning methods.
Þ Making a positive difference in each student’s life by forming strong relationships and encouraging students.
Þ Aptitude to remain flexible in teaching and professional situations to create successful outcomes.
Þ Establishing an environment in the classroom to allow students to grow as learners and people.
Areas of Proficiency in Teaching and Professionalism
¨ English as a Second Language ¨ Olweus Bullying Prevention Committee
¨ Hands-On Learning and Assessment ¨ Lead Science Building Coordinator
¨ Guided Reading ¨ Student Council Sponsor
¨ 6+1 Trait Writing ¨ Go Green Teacher and Student Sponsor
¨ Cooperative Learning Strategies ¨ Parent and Teacher Organization Representative
¨ Technology Integration ¨ Mandt Trained and Certified- Positive Behavior
¨ Supervised Pre-Service Teachers through Kansas State University
Professional Teaching Experiences
English as a Second Language Teacher in Mexico August 2010- December 2011
CEICO Orizaba, Veracruz Mexico English Coordinator- Nathan Schroeder
English teacher at a bilingual primary school in Mexico. The students attended half a day English and half a day Spanish classes. I taught fourth grade English to two groups of students the first year. The following year I looped with those students to teach fifth grade. Worked with a variety of language level in the same classroom. Students studied Science, Phonic, Spelling, Writing, ESL course, and more in the English classroom.
English as a Second Language Teacher November 2009- May 2010
Wilshire Elementary School, Euless, TX Principal-Carma Schellhorn HEBISD
Enhanced ESL students’ vocabulary in the English language. Collaborated with 1st thru 6th grade teachers to help support the needs of the students. Worked with small groups in the ESL classroom and provided support in the 1st, 2nd , and 3rd grade classrooms.
First and Fourth Grade Teacher August 2007- May 2009
Bluemont Elementary School, Manhattan, KS Principal-Kathy Stitt USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
The first year at Bluemont was teaching fourth grade, departmentalized with partner teacher the fourth grade curriculum and standards. Achieved Standard of Excellence in Reading and Math according to the Kansas State Department of Education. Created a close group of students who learned to interact and encourage each other in a positive manner.
The second year at Bluemont was teaching first grade all subjects, while working with the other first grade teachers to differentiate instruction in reading to best fit the students’ educational needs. Instructed students in math skills at multiple levels. Facilitated class meeting to teach students problem solving and character building skills.
Fourth Grade Teacher August 2006-May 2007
Amanda Arnold Elementary School, Manhattan, KS Principal-Larry Liotta USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
Taught fourth grade and departmentalized with co-teachers in subjects and becoming proficient in the fourth grade curriculum and standards in Science, Social Studies, and Writing. Students achieved Standard of Excellence in Math and Reading State Assessments with the skills and practice provided by the team of teachers.
Title I Math Teacher September 2005-August 2006
Ogden Elementary School, Ogden, KS Principal-Jim Armendáriz USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
Taught students in third-fifth grades Title I math. Instructed students in struggling areas of the mathematic standards including measurement, data analysis, number sense, and geometry. First arrived at Ogden school as a long-term substitute for an eight-week period as a fourth grade teacher.
Education
¨ Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with English as a Second Language
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; May 2006
¨ Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education with Emphasis in Family Science and Human Service
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; December 2002
Certification
Kansas State Department of Education- Five-year license K-9 with English as a Second Language
Texas State Department of Education- One-year certificate EC-4, 4-8, EC-8 ESL
Work Experience
Little Apple Brewing Company- Lead Server and Trainer May 2000-May 2009
1110 Westloop Shopping Center, Manhattan, KS 66502
Owner- Russ Loub (785) 539-5500
References
Cheryl Cresswell- Speech Teacher- Wilshire Elementary
420 Wilshire Drive
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 475-5091
Kathy Stitt- Principal- Bluemont Elementary
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Larry Liotta- Principal- Amanda Arnold Elementary
1435 Hudson Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Scott Snyder- Fourth Grade Teacher- Bluemont Elementary
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 564-0138
605 N Hampton Wichita, KS¨ 67206
PHONE (785) 822-5000 ¨ E-MAIL: [email protected]
Skype ID: jessicacosby
Professional Profile
Þ Student centered elementary educator dedicated to motivating students lo learn, using a variety of teaching and learning methods.
Þ Making a positive difference in each student’s life by forming strong relationships and encouraging students.
Þ Aptitude to remain flexible in teaching and professional situations to create successful outcomes.
Þ Establishing an environment in the classroom to allow students to grow as learners and people.
Areas of Proficiency in Teaching and Professionalism
¨ English as a Second Language ¨ Olweus Bullying Prevention Committee
¨ Hands-On Learning and Assessment ¨ Lead Science Building Coordinator
¨ Guided Reading ¨ Student Council Sponsor
¨ 6+1 Trait Writing ¨ Go Green Teacher and Student Sponsor
¨ Cooperative Learning Strategies ¨ Parent and Teacher Organization Representative
¨ Technology Integration ¨ Mandt Trained and Certified- Positive Behavior
¨ Supervised Pre-Service Teachers through Kansas State University
Professional Teaching Experiences
English as a Second Language Teacher in Mexico August 2010- December 2011
CEICO Orizaba, Veracruz Mexico English Coordinator- Nathan Schroeder
English teacher at a bilingual primary school in Mexico. The students attended half a day English and half a day Spanish classes. I taught fourth grade English to two groups of students the first year. The following year I looped with those students to teach fifth grade. Worked with a variety of language level in the same classroom. Students studied Science, Phonic, Spelling, Writing, ESL course, and more in the English classroom.
English as a Second Language Teacher November 2009- May 2010
Wilshire Elementary School, Euless, TX Principal-Carma Schellhorn HEBISD
Enhanced ESL students’ vocabulary in the English language. Collaborated with 1st thru 6th grade teachers to help support the needs of the students. Worked with small groups in the ESL classroom and provided support in the 1st, 2nd , and 3rd grade classrooms.
First and Fourth Grade Teacher August 2007- May 2009
Bluemont Elementary School, Manhattan, KS Principal-Kathy Stitt USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
The first year at Bluemont was teaching fourth grade, departmentalized with partner teacher the fourth grade curriculum and standards. Achieved Standard of Excellence in Reading and Math according to the Kansas State Department of Education. Created a close group of students who learned to interact and encourage each other in a positive manner.
The second year at Bluemont was teaching first grade all subjects, while working with the other first grade teachers to differentiate instruction in reading to best fit the students’ educational needs. Instructed students in math skills at multiple levels. Facilitated class meeting to teach students problem solving and character building skills.
Fourth Grade Teacher August 2006-May 2007
Amanda Arnold Elementary School, Manhattan, KS Principal-Larry Liotta USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
Taught fourth grade and departmentalized with co-teachers in subjects and becoming proficient in the fourth grade curriculum and standards in Science, Social Studies, and Writing. Students achieved Standard of Excellence in Math and Reading State Assessments with the skills and practice provided by the team of teachers.
Title I Math Teacher September 2005-August 2006
Ogden Elementary School, Ogden, KS Principal-Jim Armendáriz USD#383 Manhattan-Ogden
Taught students in third-fifth grades Title I math. Instructed students in struggling areas of the mathematic standards including measurement, data analysis, number sense, and geometry. First arrived at Ogden school as a long-term substitute for an eight-week period as a fourth grade teacher.
Education
¨ Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with English as a Second Language
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; May 2006
¨ Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education with Emphasis in Family Science and Human Service
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; December 2002
Certification
Kansas State Department of Education- Five-year license K-9 with English as a Second Language
Texas State Department of Education- One-year certificate EC-4, 4-8, EC-8 ESL
Work Experience
Little Apple Brewing Company- Lead Server and Trainer May 2000-May 2009
1110 Westloop Shopping Center, Manhattan, KS 66502
Owner- Russ Loub (785) 539-5500
References
Cheryl Cresswell- Speech Teacher- Wilshire Elementary
420 Wilshire Drive
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 475-5091
Kathy Stitt- Principal- Bluemont Elementary
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Larry Liotta- Principal- Amanda Arnold Elementary
1435 Hudson Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Scott Snyder- Fourth Grade Teacher- Bluemont Elementary
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 564-0138
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