Special Education School District
Resume:
Jen Kotkin
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a dedicated and passionate educational professional skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. My willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with positive and forward-thinking approaches makes me an asset to any organization. I'm a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. One of my biggest strengths is working with different learning styles, and I show eagerness to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. EXPERIENCE
Tutor Doctor, Phoenix, AZ- Private Tutor
February 2024- August 2025
● Plan, schedule and report on tutoring sessions for each student
● Design and teach meaningful activities that support individual learning goals
● Support parents with resources and alternate activities as needed Exchange Mate, Orlando FL - Local Coordinator
October 2023 - May 2025
● Recruit quality host families from surrounding community and perform home visits
● Communicate closely with families and students and perform monthly check-ins
● Ensure student safety, well-being and academic success while participating in the program Kinderbugs Preparatory School, Gilbert, AZ - Pre-K Lead Teacher October 2023 - May 2024
● Plan and instruct children ages 3-5 in reading, writing, spelling, math, science and art
● Monitor and record student growth using quarterly assessments Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District, Gilbert, AZ - Special Education Paraprofessional
February 2023 - October 2023
● Provide academic and social support and modify assignments for visually impaired students
● Assist classroom teachers with special education students through one on one and small group instruction in reading, math, history and science to ensure the needs of students are being met
Leman Academy of Excellence, Mesa, AZ - Fourth Grade Teacher July 2018 - December 2022
● Build positive relationships with families, coworkers and community stakeholders
● Planned engaging and meaningful lessons aligned to district and state standards
● Assisted students in developing self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
● Stayed abreast of changes to school district policies as well as new trends in classical education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
● Served as PTO teacher liaison; led Student Council in activities and fundraisers for 3 years EDUCATION
● University of Arizona, Tucson- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education December 1998
● Glendale Community College, Glendale- Associate’s Degree, Art/Social Sciences May 1995 AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
● Magna Cum Laude Graduate
● AZ Department of Education Standard Elementary Education Certificate; SEI K-12 Endorsement
● CPR and First Aid Certified
● Spalding Reading Trained MILA 1 and 2
SKILLS
● Ability to plan and implement age appropriate, engaging and safe activities for children ages 0-13 and present purposeful and educational content for adults and families
● Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to multitask easily
● Willingness to collaborate with and motivate teams as well as serve as a professional mentor
● Confident in abilities to differentiate instruction and work with special needs accommodations
● Vast understanding of child development including social and emotional needs
● Intermediate knowledge of various computer programs and systems
● Ability to speak basic conversational Spanish and some American Sign Language HOBBIES
● Community volunteer with children, animals, shelters, churches, schools and food banks
● Regular patron and supporter of community arts including dance, theater, opera and choir
● Community Emergency Response Team Volunteer for Gilbert Fire Department
● Host family for international exchange students
● Mentoring and counseling married couples to help strengthen their relationships
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