Cathy Cohn
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Credentials
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Google Data Analytics Certificate
CourseraMay, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Science is Elementary
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
- Collaborated with a cross-functional learning and growth team in a fast-paced startup environment to exceed target production timelines for the instructional books product line. - As Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) subject matter expert, designed and updated curriculum and hands-on classroom instruction materials, reaching over 1500 students annually. - Authored two original science books for elementary school audiences and their families. Adapted technical information to make physics concepts accessible to students as young as kindergarten. - Created teacher's guides for 12 original books, connecting science stories to learning objectives and standards, reaching 100+ instructors and 3000+ students in the first year of implementation. Show less
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Gunn High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physics Teacher & Professional Learning Community Leader
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
- As the curricular team leader, led a cross-functional team of administrators and teachers to drive school-wide curriculum transition to Standards-Based Grading (SBG). - Used assessment data to drive instruction and improve student outcomes as determined by course grades and student feedback. - Designed curriculum and assessment to teach courses in AP physics, chemistry, and marine biology. - Developed and adapted learning experiences to prepare over 150 students per year for the AP Physics 1 exam, with a pass rate of 89%, compared to the national pass rate of 46% averaged over the same time period. Show less
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U.S. Navy Reserve
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Operations, Naval Meteorology & Oceanography Reserve Program
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2016
- Managed $1.1M annual operations budget for a total of 90 Reserve duty sailors. - Implemented operational reporting procedures to keep stakeholders informed of Reserve operational support and budget execution. - Owned project roadmaps and managed workflows for a geographically dispersed meteorology operations team using agile methodology. - Leveraged the Navy's largest database of meteorological and oceanographic information to drive operational decision-making. - Managed $1.1M annual operations budget for a total of 90 Reserve duty sailors. - Implemented operational reporting procedures to keep stakeholders informed of Reserve operational support and budget execution. - Owned project roadmaps and managed workflows for a geographically dispersed meteorology operations team using agile methodology. - Leveraged the Navy's largest database of meteorological and oceanographic information to drive operational decision-making.
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Charles Armstrong School
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Belmont, CA
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
- Conceptualized, designed, and delivered two full-year science courses from the ground up in order to meet newly adopted science curriculum requirements. - Adapted instructional methods across multiple modalities in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences. - Collaborated with stakeholders including administrators and board members to deliver professional learning opportunities to drive the school’s vision for cross-curricular growth and development. - Conceptualized, designed, and delivered two full-year science courses from the ground up in order to meet newly adopted science curriculum requirements. - Adapted instructional methods across multiple modalities in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences. - Collaborated with stakeholders including administrators and board members to deliver professional learning opportunities to drive the school’s vision for cross-curricular growth and development.
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Knowles Teacher Initiative
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Fellow
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2011 - 2016
Awarded a Knowles Teaching Fellowship, a prestigious national fellowship for early-career, secondary science and mathematics teachers who display the potential to develop the content knowledge needed for teaching, exemplary teaching practices, and the qualities of a teacher leader. The Knowles Teaching Fellowship is an intensive and cohesive, five-year program that supports early-career, high school mathematics and science teachers in their efforts to develop teaching expertise and lead from the classroom. Show less
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
- Collaboratively developed and implemented curriculum for physics and chemistry courses. - Served as academic advisor and coordinated service learning activities. - Collaboratively developed and implemented curriculum for physics and chemistry courses. - Served as academic advisor and coordinated service learning activities.
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Norfolk Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Science Teacher
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Taught environmental science with an emphasis on climate change and adaptation. Collaborated with Earth Science and Biology teachers to sequence curriculum and align content. Taught environmental science with an emphasis on climate change and adaptation. Collaborated with Earth Science and Biology teachers to sequence curriculum and align content.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2011
- As Training Program Manager, implemented a command-wide program to track and monitor qualifications for over 50 sailors. Ensured 100% of staff was adequately trained to conduct maintenance and operations on equipment in the data center. - Conducted quality control of meteorological model data and operational weather forecasts. - Led the command-wide transition from an intranet portal to Microsoft SharePoint.- Served as Public Affairs Officer, which included planning and executing the command’s 50th-anniversary celebration, leading tours, and coordinating media and publicity. Show less
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Engineering Team Lead
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Jun 2006 - Dec 2008
- Communicated between technical subject matter experts and command leadership to ensure the ship’s engineering readiness. - Managed a team of 26 gas turbine engineers; supervised maintenance, training, and operations. - Supervised routine and emergency maintenance on engineering systems.- Served as quality control program manager for the engineering department and sonar division. - Led firefighting, flooding, and damage control repairs as shipboard firefighter; recognized for effective leadership, team building, and decisiveness. Show less
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Education
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Harvard College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Earth and Planetary Sciences -
2023 - 2023
College of San Mateo
Certificate, Computer Science Applications & Development -
University of Southern California
Master's degree, Secondary Science Education -
2017 - 2019
Notre Dame de Namur University
Master of Arts - MA, School Administration
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