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Vanessa Cotton

@vanessacotton

Educator and reading coach at Miami-Dade County Public Schools, designing literacy interventions and mentoring developing educators.

United States
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At Miami-Dade County Public Schools, I deliver differentiated elementary instruction and literacy interventions that support comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and foundational reading skills. I use assessment data to identify learning needs and guide instructional adjustments.

I design and evaluate instructional resources, facilitate professional learning, and mentor developing educators through MINT/new teacher induction initiatives. I also provide instructional coaching and collaborative support to teachers.

At Ready Schools of Miami, I develop differentiated learning centers and individualized instruction, including support for multilingual and ESOL learners. My doctoral research at University of Phoenix examines educational systems and support for parents and teachers of children adopted from foster care.

Experience

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools logoMS
Current

Educator, Instructional Leader, Reading Coach, Mentor, Adjunct Instructor

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Aug 2006 - Present (20 years 2 months)

Deliver differentiated, standards-aligned elementary instruction and literacy interventions. Use assessment data to guide instructional adjustments and provide coaching and mentoring to teachers.

Education

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University of Phoenix logoUP

University of Phoenix

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership

Doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership with a focus on systems of support for students, families, and educators. Conducting qualitative research on educational systems, organizational support, and resources for parents and teachers of children adopted from foster care.

University of Phoenix logoUP

University of Phoenix

Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction

Grade: 3.5

Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on English & Language Arts. Achieved a GPA of 3.5.

University of Florida logoUF

University of Florida

Micro-Credential, Literacy

Earned the Flamingo Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential from the University of Florida.

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