Magan Cockes
Marietta
Summary
Dedicated Army spouse and devoted educator with a focus on fostering student growth, resilience, and excellence in the classroom. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that ignite a love for reading and writing among students. Driven by a deep-rooted passion for education, service, and purpose, firmly believing in the potential for every student to achieve success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Paulding County School District
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement standards-based English Language Arts curriculum aligned with state guidelines; ensure academic growth through consistent communication with stakeholders.
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes collaboration, responsible technology use, and student engagement.
- Design and deliver differentiated instruction and assessments using digital tools to meet diverse learning needs.
- Lead professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on improving literacy skills through targeted data analysis and instructional strategies.
- Uphold professional ethics and educational excellence in the classroom and school-wide initiatives.
Education
Master of Education - English Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07.2025
Bachelor - English Licensure
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum development
- Effective classroom management
- Student Engagement
- Data-driven insights
- Instructional technology
- Reading and writing instruction
- Team-oriented leadership
- Effective communication
- Collaborative learning implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Learner guidance
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of other 9th-grade teachers in the district in the development of the curriculum for the new textbook for the upcoming school year. This new curriculum will be used by other 9th-grade teachers in the district.
Certification
Georgia Educator's Certificate Jun 2023
Awards
Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 School Year
Timeline
English Teacher
Paulding County School District
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor - English Licensure
The University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Education - English Education
American College of Education
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