Devain Cotton

• Lead and support a team of teachers with instructional planning and classroom management strategies.
• Facilitate grade-level meetings to align goals and improve student outcomes.
• Mentor new teachers through coaching, feedback, and modeling best practices.
• Build strong relationships with families to support student progress.
• Design and implement engaging, standards-based lessons.
• Use data to differentiate instruction and meet diverse student needs.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning and engagement.

St. Mary of the Angels Head Start – Westwego, LA

Classroom Floater/ Teacher| Jan 2016 – Dec 2018

• Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and daily activities.
• Provided one-on-one and small group support to reinforce lessons.
• Maintained a safe and positive classroom and playground environment.
• Supported classroom routines and helped coordinate activities.

JP Morgan Chase – Algiers, LA

Nov 2012 – Dec 2015

• Processed deposits, withdrawals, and financial transactions with high accuracy.
• Balanced cash drawers daily with consistent 100% accuracy.
• Provided detailed account information and excellent customer service.
• Referred clients to bankers for additional financial services