Linda M. Cordes
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
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Turn obstacles into opportunities at http://www.redhotteaching.com
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL TRAINING
Certification, Missouri Literacy Coach, 2007
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction, UMKC, 1993
Bachelors, Elementary Education, Emporia State University, 1980
Certification Missouri Elementary K-8 and Secondary Math 7-12
Lifetime
Cooperative Urban Teacher Education Training 1980
Marilyn Burns Math Solution 1986 and 1988
Professional Development Academy 1994
Rob Boccino Principles of Learning 2004, 2005
Literacy Training 2000, 2001,2002
EMPLOYMENT
Pearson Education 2013 to present
Education Technology Specialist
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
District Instructional Math Coach 2012 to 2013
Raytown Quality Schools 2011 to 2012
Behavior Interventionist
Hickman Mills C-1 School District 2008 to 2010
HS Math Instructional Coach
Kansas City Missouri School District:
JA Rogers Middle School 2003 to 2008
Literacy Coach/SFA Facilitator/Instructional Coach
Paul Robeson Middle School 1998 to 2003
6-8 Math/Department Chairperson/MAP Senior Leader
Bingham Middle Math/Science Magnet 1985 to 1988
6-8 Math/Department Chairperson
Bronaugh RVII Schools 1982 to 1984
7-12 Math/Department Chairperson
INTERESTS
Travel and fun with my family
Professional writing, blogging, ghost writing, and editing
AWARDS AND NOTABLE POSITIONS
2008, 05 Missouri Math Academy Consultant
2006, 05 Missouri Model Curriculum Writer
2006, 05 KCMSD MAP Monday Presenter
2006 - 1999 MAP Senior Leader
2003 MAP Grade 10 Math Scorer
2002 Glenco McGraw Hill Prealgebra Consultant
2001 Kansas City Area Assessment Project Content Specialist
2000 KCMSD MAP Curriculum Alignment Work Team
2000 Opening Day MAP Curriculum Alignment Presenter
2000 KCMSD April Employee of the Month
1998 KCMSD Curriculum Focus Group
1995 KCMSD Curriculum Writing
1994 NCTM National Convention in Nashville Presenter
1993 MCTM Missouri Mathematics Initiative
1990 NCTM National Task Force on Support Materials for Professional
Development
1990 MCTM Regional Drive-in Conference Presenter
1989 - 1994 Site Coordinator MCTM Regional Junior High Math Contest
1989, 90 KCMSD Magnet Theme Staff Development Presenter
1986, 89 Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee
1984 Vernon County Outstanding Teacher Award