Corona, CA 92881 / (951) 737-1801
Renee S. Coggins
Objective / Elementary Teaching PositionSummary / Credentialed teacher with eleven years of contracted classroom teaching experience. Trilingual in Spanish and Khmer (the language of Cambodia), and specializing in English language development. Especially skilled at designing and implementing new programs to meet the needs of children in a wide variety of settings. Highly motivated hard worker who strives for excellence, with strong skills in organization and creativity.
Experience / 2015-Present Corona-Norco Unified School District Corona, CA
Intervention Specialist
· Currently provides specialized training in ESL, reading, English, mathematics and writing to K-6 students who are struggling academically.
2014-2015 Menifee Union School District Menifee, CA
Kindergarten Teacher
2012-2014 Olive Branch Christian Academy Corona, CA
Elementary Teacher
· Taught kindergarten and first grade in a private K-8 school.
2006-2012 Corona-Norco Unified School District Corona, CA
Educational Specialist teaching Kindergarten Readiness
· Taught kindergarten readiness in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Designed and implemented new classroom and parent education program aimed to help incoming English language learning students to be successful in kindergarten. During these years I also supported the academic program in pull-out programs and as a long-term substitute at various grade levels.
2007-2008 Corona-Norco Unified School District Corona, CA
Teacher of Adult ESL
· Taught adult ESL class. Designed and presented lessons for advanced English-language learners to fine-tune their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in English and to help them better acclimate to American culture and civic responsibilities.
2000–2006 Evangelical Friends Church Southwest Cambodia
Missionary
· Worked with team to define goals and implementation strategies to meet the needs of Cambodian children in churches and communities throughout Cambodia. Trained Cambodians to effectively teach and minister to children. Planned, organized and helped teach national seminar designed to help church leaders of various Cambodian churches appreciate the value of children, understand their needs at different developmental levels, and create goals and methods to address those needs.
Renee S. Coggins / 1993–2006 Corona, CA and Cambodia
Home School Teacher
· Integrated various resources to create and facilitate unit studies utilizing hands-on approaches designed to meet the individual needs, ability levels, learning styles, and interests of our own five children from preschool through early high school.
1995–2000 West Community Friends Church Corona, CA
Children’s Pastor
· Designed and oversaw children’s ministry program for new church, which grew from scratch to over 100 children. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff of approximately 35 volunteers. Organized, staffed, and directed Vacation Bible School in a local park every summer for 150 children, ages three through twelve. Planned and executed various special events for children in the community, including annual Easter Egg Hunts and Harvest Parties which drew up to 2000 participants.
1994–2000 Corona, CA
Child Care Provider
· Developed and led fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages, while providing licensed care for the children of working parents.
1990–1993 Ocean View School District Huntington Beach, CA
Elementary Teacher
1989–1990 Pomona Unified School District Pomona, CA
Elementary Teacher
1985–1989 Lynwood Unified School District Lynwood, CA
Elementary Teacher
· Taught kindergarten through fourth grade in Spanish bilingual and English-only, self-contained and team-teaching classrooms for eight years. Developed and taught innovative programs designed to meet the needs of limited English proficient students.
Education / 1985–1990 California State University Long Beach, CA
· Completed 35 units toward a M.S., Education, Curriculum and Instruction.
1981–1985 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
· B.S., Education.
· Graduated with 3.7 GPA.
· Member of Phi Beta Kappa, professional fraternity.
Credentials and Certificates / · Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential for California.
· Language Development Specialist Certificate.
References / · Available upon Request