Kelli Cochran

Kelliacochran@gmail.com
Skype: kelli.cochran2
Hawally 5, building 16502
Block 1, Street 2
Hawally, Kuwait

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a teaching position where my education and experience can be used to create a
developmental, safe, and strong literacy environment for children.
CERTIFICATION:
Teaching English as a Second Language Certification from College of New Jersey. Currently enrolled in The
College of New Jerseys Master of Education program.
EDUCATION:
The College of New Jersey
June 2013-present
Ewing, New Jersey
Certification of TESL, August 2014
Ferris State University
August 2005-May 2007
Big Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids Community College
August 2003-May 2005
Grand Rapids, MI
Associates of Applied Arts
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Elementary Physical Education Teacher-Head of PE Department, August 2013 to present
American Creativity Academy, Hawalli, Kuwait
Designed, implemented and differentiated curriculum to fit each grades unique needs
Teach all grades with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle and maximum participation
Coached Varsity volleyball, soccer and basketball
Substitute Teacher, February 2013 to June 2013
Amandla Charter School, Chicago, Illinois
Covered positions from grade 5 to grade 12
Showed adaptability in working with all ages
Junior Achievement Site Leader
East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, Illinois
Taught various curriculum regarding professionalism
Provided feedback and answered questions pertaining to being a young professional
Substitute Teacher, September 2009 to May 2010
Grand Rapids Public School District, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Created and implemented an adaptable classroom management plan
Taught various subject curriculum for grades K-8
Met and addressed academic and social needs in various classrooms
Ran literacy running records and writing conferences

OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Operation Supervisor- August 2005- April 2013
United Parcel Service- Grand Rapids, MI/Hodgkins, IL
Supervise 12 management employees and 60 union employees in both incoming and outgoing parcels in a
large scale shipment setting
Ensure over 45,000 packages are distributed to its correct destination
Implemented a new safety program which fully engaged my supervisors in reducing on-the-job injuries
Trained 10 newly promoted supervisors on the job skills and tasks needed to be successful in the operation
Operate facility in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards
Personally responsible for the training of newly promoted supervisors
Created recognition contests for employees who reached production goals for each week
Site Supervisor August 2010 to December 2010
Park District of Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Supervised site staff and participants in a sports camp
Created and implemented daily plans for various sports and team building activities
Organized and maintained camper, staff, and program paperwork and programming files
Prepared and managed weekly staff meetings
Organized weekly field trips and sports specific in-house instructors
Site Manager/ Lead Activity Leader, April 2008 to May 2010
Teen Program, Wyoming, Michigan
Supervised site staff and participants from a daily before and after school program
Created and implemented daily life skills curriculum for grades k-9th
Planned monthly celebrations and community service events
Provided academic support and enrichment activities
Organized and maintained student, staff, and program paperwork and programming files
Created and organized weekly field trips

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