Paula Cobb

Business Teacher -- Student Intern

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Wilson, North Carolina, United States

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About me
Bachelor's Degree at Atlantic Christian College (Barton College)
Education
- Atlantic Christian College (Barton College)
  1987 - 1990
  Bachelor's Degree Business Education and Business Administration
  Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Lambda, Student Activities office
- Mount Olive College (University of Mount Olive)
  1985 - 1987
  Business Administration and Management, General
  Activities and Societies: Admissions Office, Commuters Club
- Southern Wayne High School (Dudley, NC)
  1982 - 1985
  High School College Preparatory classes 10-12
  Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America, History Club, Math Team
Experience
- Wayne County Schools
  Aug 1989 - May 1990
  Business Teacher -- Student Intern
  Under the supervision of a licensed public school teacher, taught NC State Keyboarding and Computer Applications 1 curriculum to students in grades 9-12 in a public school setting.
- Nash-Rocky Mount Schools
  Aug 1990 - Dec 1993
  Middle Grades Career Exploration Teacher
  Taught NC State Career Exploration curriculum to students in grades 6-7 in a public school setting.Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument training, Spring 1996Mentor Training, Spring 1994Career Exploration Clubs of NC local chapter advisor, 1990-1994Job For a Day Coordinator, 1990-1994
- Duplin County Schools
  Jan 1994 - Mar 1995
  Business Teacher
  Taught NC State Computer Applications curriculum to students in grades 9-12 in a public school setting.Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) local chapter advisor
- Lenior County Schools
  Mar 1995 - Jun 2000
  Business Teacher
  Taught NC State Keyboarding and Computer Applications I & II curriculum to students in grades 9-12 in a public school setting.Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Local Chapter AdvisorNC FBLA Central Regional Advisor, 1997 & 2000, Kinston HSMentor to beginning teachers, 1997-1998, Kinston HS
- Stay at home mom
  Jun 2000 - Aug 2003
  Stay-at-home Mom
  Took care of the most beautiful blue-eyed, blonde-haired little girl I've ever seen.
- Lenoir Community College
  May 2001 - Aug 2001
  Computer Teacher
  Taught Introduction to Microsoft Office programs to adults in business and industry.
- Wilson Community College
  Jun 2003 - Nov 2005
  Computer Teacher
  Taught public school teachers how to use Microsoft Office programs to enhance teaching activities in the classroom.
- Community Christian School
  Aug 2003 - May 2007
  Business Teacher/Computer IT
  Taught NC State Keyboarding and Computer Applications I & II curriculum to students in grades 7-12 in a private school setting. In addition to teaching responsibilities, assisted in troubleshooting computer and network issues on campus.Computer Support & Computer Club Advisor, 2004-2007, CCS
- Wilson County Schools - NC
  Aug 2007 - now
  Teach NC State curriculum of Adobe Visual Design I & II, Business Essentials, MSIA courses (Microsoft Office Specialist certification classes), and CTE Advanced Studies--Business to students in grades 9-12 in a public school setting.CTE Department chair, February 2023 to presentNC Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Triangle East Regional board member, March 2013 to March 2022NC FBLA Triangle East Regional Advisor, April 2010 to April 2011FBLA local chapter advisor, January 1994 to June 2000 and August 2008 to presentMentor beginning teachers, August 2014 to presentCurrently enrolled in Growing Leaders series hosted by WCS, September 2023 to presentHosted CSITT and BFM PLC at the WCS T&L Back to School Conference, August 2023Co-presenter for the National Board Maintenance of Certification workshop at the WCS T&L Back to School conference, August 2022Professional Development Administrator, school level August 2008 to August 2022Awards Day Committee, August 2007 to presentGraduation committee August 2007 to presentJob Shadowing/Work-based Learning Coordinator August 2007 to presentNC CTE Annual Summer Conference, participant since 1991, presenter in 2011, 2015 to present, facilitator 2012 to 2021 Show less
  - Career Development Coordinator/Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator
    Jul 2024 - now
  - Business Teacher
    Aug 2007 - Jul 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  Adobe
  Mar 2024
  View certificate
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019)
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2022
  View certificate
- District C Certified Coach
  District C
  Dec 2023
- Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019)
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  May 2022
  View certificate
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
  Adobe Illustrator - Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials
  Mar 2024
  View certificate
- Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Oct 2022
  View certificate
- Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019)
  Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
  Apr 2022
  View certificate
- National Board Certified Teacher (Renewed/MOC)
  National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
  Jan 2012
  View certificate
- Teaching License - Business and Information Technology Education (6-12)
  North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
  Jul 1990
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  Adobe Photoshop - Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials
  Mar 2024
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Paula Cobb
  2018 Orus Sutton Award North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Jul 2018 This award is the highest a business teacher in NC can receive. Each year, NC DPI recognizes one teacher as the outstanding Business, Finance, and Information Technology Teacher of the Year in honor of Dr. Orus Sutton, a distinguished educator in North Carolina who taught many business educators throughout the state and nation. Dr. Sutton cared deeply for people and wanted all people to have an improved life.
- Awarded to Paula Cobb
  North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America Adviser of the Year Award NC FBLA Mar 2018 The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding FBLA local chapter adviser as state adviser of the year.Emphasis is given to the adviser who:• Has a deep commitment to FBLA and the members.• Uses a fair and democratic approach in leading the chapter.• Actively promotes interaction of FBLA activities with all business teachers in the department.• Works with business persons and civic groups in the community.• Uses businesslike methods in coordinating the work of… Show more The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding FBLA local chapter adviser as state adviser of the year.Emphasis is given to the adviser who:• Has a deep commitment to FBLA and the members.• Uses a fair and democratic approach in leading the chapter.• Actively promotes interaction of FBLA activities with all business teachers in the department.• Works with business persons and civic groups in the community.• Uses businesslike methods in coordinating the work of FBLA.• Uses sound planning and evaluation of local chapter activities.• Provides opportunities for members to participate in FBLA activities beyond the local level.• Has served as a local chapter adviser for at least three (3) years Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Member
  Issued by Professional Organizations
  Associated with Paula Cobb
- Supportive roles
  Issued by Impact Church (formerly Living Faith Church), Wilson, NC on Jun 1998
  Associated with Paula Cobb
- Advisor
  Issued by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) on Jan 1994
  Associated with Paula Cobb
- Public Relations Coordinator
  Issued by Ralph L. Fike High School Band Boosters on Jul 2012
  Associated with Paula Cobb
- North Carolina FBLA Board Member
  Issued by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) on Mar 2013
  Associated with Paula Cobb