Keri Cottrell
CANTON,MO
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in mentoring and advocating for individuals in all stages of their educational journey
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
MEMBER SERVICE COORDINATOR
Missouri State Teachers Association
01.2016 - 08.2025
- Communicated information and delivered quality member services to educators to maximize membership growth while empowering educators to become an advocate for their students and their profession.
- Facilitated Beginning Teacher Assistance Program workshops for beginning educators to fulfill this certification requirement.
- Coordinated member communications and engagement initiatives to enhance participation in association programs.
- Led strategic outreach efforts, fostering relationships with educational institutions to expand membership base.
- Assisted members in navigating difficult employment situations
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
Canton R-V School District
08.1999 - 12.2015
- Led faculty through the process of developing elementary curriculum for kindergarten through sixth grade with fifth cycle Missouri School Improvement Plan components and led revisions of these curriculum guides to include Common Core Standards and Grade Level Expectations.
- Developed and implemented curriculum frameworks aligned with educational standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate innovative teaching strategies into lesson plans.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance instructional practices among staff.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Canton R-V School District
08.1993 - 12.2015
- Provided classroom instruction to second and fourth grade students in a small, rural school district in northeast Missouri.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through various formative and summative evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and instructional practices.
SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Canton R-V School District
05.2002 - 06.2010
- Supervised 13 teachers to provide remedial and enrichment summer school opportunities for an average of 117 students. Program was discontinued due to budget cuts.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Lindenwood University
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Instructed students on education research and curriculum as part of the university's off campus masters in education program.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Transitions of Western Illinois
05.1990 - 08.1993
- Provided early intervention services for birth-three aged children and their families.
- Designed and implemented individualized development plans for children with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for children and families.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
Education
MASTERS IN ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION - Educational Leadership And Management
William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri05.2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Culver Stockton College
Canton, Missouri05.1990
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to advocate for individuals and assist them navigate through difficult situations
- Understanding challenges faced by novice educators
- Resourceful
- Educational mentoring
Timeline
MEMBER SERVICE COORDINATOR
Missouri State Teachers Association
01.2016 - 08.2025
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Lindenwood University
01.2006 - 06.2006
SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Canton R-V School District
05.2002 - 06.2010
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
Canton R-V School District
08.1999 - 12.2015
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Canton R-V School District
08.1993 - 12.2015
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Transitions of Western Illinois
05.1990 - 08.1993
MASTERS IN ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION - Educational Leadership And Management
William Woods University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Culver Stockton College