Suzanna L.

Cozby
43860 W Magnolia Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(480) 268- 0618
E-mail: sc7d2bd6@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To be able to teach children in an elementary school and see their growth and m
aturity over time.
EDUCATION
8/01- 12/01 University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
1/02- 8/02 Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnstown, NY
9/02- 5/06 State University of New York, College at Oneonta, NCATE Certified, On
eonta, NY: BS in Childhood Education (1-6) with a concentration in Liberal Arts;
2.96 GPA
1/07- 5/09 Grand Canyon University: Master of Education Degree in TESOL; 3.0 GPA
SKILLS
Proficient at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office programs, Open Office
programs, Outlook, and other computer programs and operations. Strong organizati
onal skills along with filing and typing skills. Leader, creative, quick thinker
, resourceful.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
November 2002, Oneonta Middle School observation; Special Education, Oneonta, NY
(6 hrs)
Fall 2003 Job Core observation; Day Care Center, Oneonta, NY (5 hrs)
Spring 2004 Milford Central School observation; Kindergarten, Milford, NY (12 hr
s)
October 2004 Laurens Central School observation; Kindergarten, Laurens, NY (4 hr
s)
February- March 2005 Volunteer Reader at Bassett Healthcare, Oneonta, NY (4 hrs)
April 2005- Laurens Central School observation; Fourth grade. Laurens, NY (3 hrs
)
October 2005- Wilson Elementary School observation; ESL Classroom, Binghamton, N
Y (3 hrs)
October- November 2005- Charlotte Valley Central School participation; Fifth and
sixth grade, Davenport, NY (3 weeks)
May 2005 East Hill Elementary School observation; Third grade, Canajoharie, NY (
3 days)
January 23- March 17, 2006 Student Teaching; Fifth grade: East Hill Elementary S
chool, Canajoharie, NY (8 weeks)
March 20- May 19, 2006 Student Teaching; Third grade: David H. Robbins Elementar
y School, St. Johnsville, NY (8 weeks)
September 2006- June 2007 Paw Creek Elementary School- PBIS (Positive Behavior I
ntervention and Support) Training workshops
September 2006- June 2007 Paw Creek Elementary School- Inclusion training worksh
ops
October 12, 2006 Charlotte, NC; Math Investigations Training "Things That Come i
n Groups"
January 23, 2007- Charlotte, NC; Science Discovery Center- Human Body and Space
Workshop
March 2007 Charlotte, NC; Math Investigations Training
Various other professional development classes through MUSD20 district
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development- ASCD (9/2002)
Association for Childhood Education International- ACEI (2003)
North Carolina Association of Educators- NCAE (9/2006)
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AWARDS RECEIVED
Newtown Nurtury Award (2001) An award given to persons who exceed in the Nurtury
program at Newtown High School; Career Excellence Award (2001) Given to recogni
ze mastery of the technical and employability skills required in the field of Ea
rly Childhood Education; Spanish Honor's Society Newtown High School (2000); GPA
Award Sigma Sigma Sigma (Spring 2003); Honors in Childhood Education SUNY Oneon
ta Awarded upon graduation (May 2006).
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
* 9/00- 1/01 St. Rose School, Newtown, CT
Kindergarten CCD Teacher - Responsible for teaching kindergarten aged children f
rom a set curriculum, once a week. (~20 hrs)
* 12/99- 8/01 St. Rose Church, Newtown, CT
Church Lector - Lector for Sunday masses, at least twice a month. Responsible f
or speaking publicly to congregation, announcements and readings for the mass. (
~20 hrs)
EMPLOYMENT
* 6/99- 10/99 Merry Hill Day Care Center, Newtown, CT
Day Care Provider Assistant - Teacher's assistant in Toddler, Infant and Pre- K
rooms. Responsible for care of children.
* 6/99- 8/01 Newtown Parks & Recreation Department, Newtown, CT
Camp Counselor - Camp Counselor for children ages 4-12. Responsible for plannin
g daily activities, and care of 4-5 year old children.
* 9/00- 8/01 Family Health Care Center, Newtown, CT
Medical Records Clerk/ Front Desk Clerk/ Nurse's Aid- Responsible for entering m
edical records into a computer, filing, checking patients in for appointments, a
nd assisting with nurse duties.
* 3/02- 8/02 Bebee Taylor Day Care Center (YWCA), Gloversville, NY
Day Care Provider Assistant - Teacher's Assistant in Toddler and Pre- K rooms.
Responsible for planning activities, and care of toddlers and pre-k aged childre
n.
* 6/03- 8/03 Camp Jewell (YMCA), Colebrook, CT
Camp Counselor - Camp Counselor for children ages 10-12. Responsible for coordi
nation of daily activities and two week long sessions with live- in campers, and
over night camping. Teaching photography clinics and assisting in arts and cra
fts clinic, water front activities.
* 7/04- 5/06 Stewarts, Sharon Springs, NY & Oneonta, NY
Cashier - Responsible for running cash register and serving customers. Responsi
ble for cash checks periodically during the day.
* 7/06- 7/07 Paw Creek Elementary School, Charlotte, NC
Third Grade Teacher- Responsible for planning with a grade level, instructing st
udents, and working with other staff members throughout the school.
* 8/07- current Maricopa Elementary School, Maricopa, AZ
Second Grade Teacher- Responsible for planning with a grade level, instructing s
tudents, and working with other staff members throughout the school. Grade leve
l chair for 2007- 2008 and 2008- 2009 school years. Involved in yearbook staff,
Title 1 tutoring, and AR and STAR reading programs.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.