Kinza Cooper

Science ICT at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Reading Endorsement
    Flagler College
    Dec, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • TESOL Endorsement
    Flagler College
    Dec, 2011
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Science ICT
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      • Used data-driven techniques to set ambitious goals for student with and without IEPs. • Aligned lesson planning to science Common Core Standards. • Collaborated with the general education teacher to build differentiated learning plans for all students. • Maintained consistent communications with families regarding student progress. • Spearheaded student support through implementation of weekly office hours. • Used data-driven techniques to set ambitious goals for student with and without IEPs. • Aligned lesson planning to science Common Core Standards. • Collaborated with the general education teacher to build differentiated learning plans for all students. • Maintained consistent communications with families regarding student progress. • Spearheaded student support through implementation of weekly office hours.

  • Success Academy Charter Schools
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Elementary Educator (2 & 3)
      • 2019 - Present

      • Utilize multiple forms of data to drive best instructional practices• Implement differentiated instruction strategies to meet the learning needs of all students• Analyze quantitative & qualitative data to target academic gaps• Provide small group & individual ELA/Math instruction• Execute the Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) curriculum & assessments• Implement various assessment models to inform best instructional paractices• Assemble trimester progress reports on student performance• Assisted in the preparation and implementation of student IEPs• Develop and maintain relationships with students and their families• Led 90% of students to pass 2018 NYS Math Exam and 85% to pass 2018 NYS ELA Exam Show less

    • Instructional Lead
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Routinely observe grade team teachers and provide feedback to improve the implementation of instructional practices• Share best teaching & behavior management strategies for teachers to develop their skill set to ensure the grade team meets student achievement goals • Diagnose academic data trends & make strategies decisions to increase outcomes• Coordinated and lead weekly meetings to increase teacher’s knowledge & skill set of intervention support• Collaborate with team to create accommodations to ensure student access to material • Implemented advanced differentiated instruction aligned with Common Core standards to students of varying academic levels Show less

    • Intervention Specialist
      • 2018 - 2019

      • Support Kindergarten through fourth-grade scholars across all subjects, with groups based on the academic growth needs of the students.• Collaborate with teachers to share instructional plans and ideas, as well as implement real-time teacher coaching.• Plan and present professional development opportunities for new SETTS teachers.• Provide differentiated small group instruction for students with special needs.• Assist colleagues in understanding various student disabilities and the appropriate modifications.• Prepare student IEPs in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars. Show less

  • Directors Languages & CulturalBriefings.com
    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Private Language Tutor
      • Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

      • Provided targeted tutoring plans for adult English language learners • Developed curriculum and lessons based on individual student learning goals and objectives • Diagnosed academic data trends in order to adjust short-and long-term plans • Fostered relationships with students to increase their intrinsic motivation • Provided targeted tutoring plans for adult English language learners • Developed curriculum and lessons based on individual student learning goals and objectives • Diagnosed academic data trends in order to adjust short-and long-term plans • Fostered relationships with students to increase their intrinsic motivation

  • Shorelight
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Housing and Community Coordinator - International Accelerator Program - American University
      • Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

      • Recruited, hired, and managed temporary staff prior to intake for unit preparation • Designed and managed student records and finance tracking systems • Created student housing handbook • Worked with student services staff on the selection of vendors • Recruited, hired, and managed temporary staff prior to intake for unit preparation • Designed and managed student records and finance tracking systems • Created student housing handbook • Worked with student services staff on the selection of vendors

  • American University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Assistant - TESOL Program - Department of World Languages and Cultures
      • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Advised prospective program applicants • Managed application, registration, course data, student enrollment, textbook adoptions, and graduation paperwork • Compiled databases of local and international career opportunities • Advised prospective program applicants • Managed application, registration, course data, student enrollment, textbook adoptions, and graduation paperwork • Compiled databases of local and international career opportunities

  • Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School District
    • Easton, CT
    • Extended School Year Paraprofessional
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      • Implemented IEP instruction as a one to one aide to an identified student with autism. • Maintained student records and collected data for students benchmarked goals. • Assisted other professionals, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. • Fostered social development of students under the direction of special education teachers at after school summer camp. • Implemented IEP instruction as a one to one aide to an identified student with autism. • Maintained student records and collected data for students benchmarked goals. • Assisted other professionals, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. • Fostered social development of students under the direction of special education teachers at after school summer camp.

  • Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School District
    • Easton & Redding, Connecticut
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Delivered instructional plans and strategies across all grade levels and content areas. • Utilized classroom management skills to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. • Executed building polices and duties i.e. lock downs procedures, emergency drills dismissals, etc. • Proctored examinations including the SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement Examinations. • Delivered instructional plans and strategies across all grade levels and content areas. • Utilized classroom management skills to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. • Executed building polices and duties i.e. lock downs procedures, emergency drills dismissals, etc. • Proctored examinations including the SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement Examinations.

  • Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Language Teacher
      • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

      Selected by a panel from the Japanese Consulate in New York to teach English, facilitate global education programs, and motivate students in public schools in rural Japan, grades 1-9. • Collaborated with Junior High and Elementary teachers on English curriculum design, lesson planning, team teaching, student evaluations, and grading. • Taught 20-25 classes per week at one junior high school and four elementary schools. • Developed and taught English lessons and curriculum to English-language learners. • Created monthly English journal project to foster cross cultural communication for over 100 students • Developed and implemented school wide elective curriculum in American traditions through art and music. • Ran afterschool preparation classes for high school the entrance examinations. • Ran mock interviews for students taking Eiken English examinations. • Coached students in Junior High School English Speech Contest. • Performed an English Conversation demo class observed by local teachers and national administrators. • Participated in citywide planning and development meetings for English department. • Staffed and supervised school festivals, field trips, ski lessons, neighborhood cleanups, and summer English camps. • Trained and advised more than 100 foreign English teachers from 11 countries at peer development conferences. • Taught EFL and English conversation evening class for adults once a week. Show less

Education

  • American University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2016 - 2018
  • Flagler College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
    2007 - 2011

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