Real Estate Technology Integration
Resume:
MICHELLE B. COJOE
St. Rose, Louisiana
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CAREER PROFILE
Dedicated, resourceful, goal-driven professional educator and leader with a solid commitment to the social, academic, personal growth and development of every child. Over 25 years’ experience in implementing effective educational programs, teaching at-risk student populations, and working with a variety of stakeholders. Contributed substantial and relevant educational leadership expertise through supervision, teacher training, community networking, and technology integration. Committed to professional ethics, standards of practice. Accustomed to working in a multicultural environment that emphasizes inclusion. Detailed oriented and able to handle high volume workloads. AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
● Administration
● Educational Leadership
● Team Collaboration
● At-Risk Students
● Community Networking/Outreach
● Staff Development
● Technology Integration
● Grant Writing
● Curriculum
Development
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Successfully passed the Real Estate exam in 2020, and continues to be a Real estate agent in good standing with the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
Completed School Leadership Fellows Program for school administrators 2009. Created a charter school for highly at-risk students who benefitted from a hands-on approach to teaching and learning. Instructed teachers in technology integration to offer resources and support to students, encouraging and fostering engagement and real-world application of skills.
Implemented an employability skills training program for students in at risk neighborhoods, partnering with Associated Builders and Contractors to have students certified in welding. Pioneered a partnership with LSU’s School of Architecture, working with students in the field of landscape architecture.
Coordinated student employment program that prepared students in securing and maintaining employment while attending high school with Boh Brothers Construction Company. Collaborated with principals, lead teachers, and chairpersons to implement programs and to design effective training modules related to careers in architecture, construction, electrical and welding. Conducted professional development training throughout the school year including: Developing 21st Century Skills in College-Bound Students”, Navigating the College Admissions Process”, and How to Decide Upon a Career Path”. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel and Publishing. Insurance Adjusting State Farm Certified Insurance Adjuster 2011 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Jefferson Parish Schools, Harvey LA
Executive Direction of Transportation
● Effectively and efficiently transport 40,000 students to and from school daily.
● Manage a staff of 300 drivers, attendants, and office staff members.
● Implement modern transportation system for the district
● Grant writing
● Manage multimillion-dollar transportation financial portfolio
● Broker multimillion-dollar deals with transportation vendors Principal
● Instructional Leader of middle school children grades 6-8, 500-600 students yearly
● Evaluated a staff of 75 in the departments of instruction, counseling, social work, nursing, technology cafeteria, and custodial.
● Oversaw Master Teachers and the Instructional Leadership Team
● Ran after school tutorial programs
● Recruited stakeholders to mentor students in various areas
● Collaborated with administrative staffs, teachers and other district stakeholders on Special Education state and federal laws and policies related to services, instruction, programming, and behavior management for students
● Conducted professional development training and conferences for both Special and General Education teachers, and administrative staff
Louisiana Department of Education-Special School Programs, Baton Rouge, LA Regional Coordinator/Technology Facilitator, 2012-2016
● Instructed teachers in the use of instructional technology
● Developed and implemented the norms and procedures for the Instructional Technology Department
● Supervised teachers at five sites which included the Office of Juvenile Justice, and three mental health Hospitals
● Conduct instructional professional assessments on teachers
● Worked with accountability data
● Collaborated with facility officials to integrate instruction into high specialized situations Worley Catastrophe, Hammond, LA
Insurance Adjuster 2011-2012
● Advised citizens concerning insurance claims amid catastrophic events
● Processed claims of citizens on homes involved in floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires.
● Advised citizen on their insurance policies and what they meant in terms of benefits
● Collaborated with colleagues to ensure that claims were issued promptly to citizens in need Priestley School of Architecture and Construction, New Orleans, LA Founding Principal/CEO, 2006-2011
● Responsible for creating a first time in existence charter school that catered to at-risk, over-aged students
● Responsible for hiring and maintaining a staff for high school instruction
● Responsible for designing a curriculum that was specialized towards construction and architecture
● Responsible for building the necessary partnerships for the students to be able to experience the fields of study
● Collaborated with administrative staffs, teachers and other district stakeholders on Special Education state and federal laws and policies related to services, instruction, programming, and behavior management for students
● Conducted professional development trainings and conferences for both Special and General Education teachers, and administrative staff
● Responsible for control of all Federal Grants.
● Responsible for budgets in excess of 2 million dollars yearly, and all HR responsibilities
● Participated in Cohort 3 Turn Around School Specialist Program; charged with turning schools into positive strong academic institutions over time.
● Created Memorandums of Understanding to work with colleges, universities, and trade schools for student enhancement.
Wossman High School, Monroe, LA
English Teacher, 2005-2006
● Taught students at Wossman High School in Monroe City Schools post Katrina
● Developed curricula and lesson plans, implemented research-based practices to enhance children’s progress
● Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal benchmark testing Orleans Parish School, New Orleans, LA
Abramson High School, 2003-2005
Assistant Principal
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● Responsible for conducting teacher evaluations, Level I hearings at the school site and other administrative duties assigned by the principal
● Responsible for administering the discipline policy to students who had infractions
● Responsible for professional development meetings, focusing on general instruction, college and career issues and trends
● Responsible for maintaining the school in the absence of the principal ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE (1993-2004)
Cohort 3 Turn Around School Specialist Program, New Orleans, LA 2009-2011 Literacy Facilitator/Instructional Support Teacher, New Orleans Public Schools, New Orleans, LA 2001-2003 Staff Developer, New Orleans Public Schools, New Orleans, LA 2000-2001 Technology Teacher, New Orleans Public School, LA 2000-2001 Instructional Technology Instructor for Teachers, New Orleans Public Schools, Summers, 2000-2004 English Teacher, New Orleans Public Schools, 1993-2000 EDUCATION/ CREDENTIALS/ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Master of Education, Educational Administration, 2003, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1988, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA Licensed Real Estate Agent c.2020
State of Louisiana, Principal
State of Louisiana, Secondary Principal
State of Louisiana, Educational Technology Facilitator State of Louisiana, Secondary English 6-12
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Council for Exceptional Children
State Farm Certified Insurance Adjuster
PRESENTATION
Intech: Instructional Technology for Teachers, New Orleans Public Schools, Summer Institutes, New Orleans Summers 2000-2004
Using Ipads in the Classroom, Special School District Summit. Shreveport, LA; Aug 8-10, 2012.
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