MARIA DONNA D. COSEJO
High School Physical Education, Health and Music Teacher
Lucena City, Quezon
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for nurturing student growth.
Overview
10
10
Certifications
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Head Teacher VI
Quezon National High School
- CITY OF LUCENA (CAPITAL)
12.2018 - Current
- Delivered economical, efficient services in strategic and operational planning, program development, policy reformulation, and research coordination, ensuring smooth execution of key educational programs.
- Supported school-based management (SBM) and contributed to development and implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIP) and Annual Improvement Plans (AIP), fostering continuous school growth.
- Ensured adherence to Department of Education Orders and maintained school's Basic Education Information System (BEIS), securing compliance and facilitating accurate educational reporting.
- Duration: From 12/2018 to present
- Total Number of Months: 71
- Full-Time Position, Yes or No: Yes
Grade 8 Master Teacher I and II
Quezon National High School
- CITY OF LUCENA (CAPITAL)
02.2009 - 12.2018
- Facilitated classroom management, enhancing quality of instruction and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated learning outcomes of students, which led to the development and implementation of interventions that enhanced students' learning.
- Supported teachers through direct consultation and shared best practices.
- Mentored and collaborated with educators, shaping development initiatives and influencing key policies within the institution.
- Duration: From 02/2009 to 12/2018
- Total Number of Months: 108
- Full-Time Position, Yes or No: Yes
8th Grade MAPEH Teacher
Quezon National High School
- CITY OF LUCENA (CAPITAL)
09.1999 - 02.2008
- Facilitated classroom management, fostering a positive and structured learning environment that supported student growth.
- Monitored and assessed students' progress, ensuring continuous improvement through tailored lesson plans and updated instructional materials.
- Participated in staff development programs, enhancing teaching strategies and contributing to improved student achievement.
- Duration: From 09/1999 to 02/2009
- Total Number of Months: 112
- Full-Time Position, Yes or No: Yes
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in Physical Education, Health and Music
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College now SLSU
Lucban, Philippines03-1998
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management - Major in Educational Management
Pacific Intercontinental College
Las Pinas, Philippines03-2026
Master of Arts in Education - Major in Educational Management
Pacific Intercontinental College
Las Pinas, Philippines08-2023
Skills
Curriculum development
Curriculum implementation
Classroom instruction
Instructional best practices
Teacher training
Mentoring teachers
Staff management
Student engagement
Data analysis
Interactive teaching and learning
Educational activities
Cultural sensitivity
Language proficiency
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
Affiliations
Philippine Dancesport Federation
Dancesport Association of the Philippines
Philippine Folk Dance Society
Certification
PRC License
Interests
Choreograph Dance Productions: I incorporate different genres of dance into classroom instruction, helping students develop performance tasks and creative expression, Production Directing and Managing: I teach students the fundamentals of directing and managing productions, providing them with skills for creating and organizing their own performance outputs, Coaching Sports (Dancesport): I use sports coaching to promote leadership, teamwork, and discipline—key values that enhance classroom dynamics and student success, Teaching Philippine and Asian Dances: I introduce students to the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines and Asia, fostering an appreciation for global traditions and dance forms, Traveling: I bring my travel experiences into the classroom, offering diverse perspectives that enhance lessons in literature and culture, and help students with special learning needs relate to real-world connections
Special Awards/Honors
Most Outstanding Teaching Related Personnel 2023, Service AWARD as the National Tournament Director of the Palarong Pambansa Dancesport Competition since 2019
Classes Taken at School/University Relevant to Desired Position
- Leveraging Data Analytics to Enhance Student Success
- Insights in the Classroom Management in US
- Mastering Lesson Planning: Understanding Content Area Standards
- Unleashing Potential Trauma Education and Warrior Toughness
- Understanding Special Education
- Writeshops for Curriculum Design, Development and Quality Assurance of Training Resource Packages (TRPs) (August 5-9, 2024)
- National Training of Sports Club Facilitators on the Teaching of Sports Specific Skills in Dancesport (October 21-25, 2024)
- Conduct of Conferences Relative to staging of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa (June 20 – 23, 2023)
- Training Workshop For Recruitment and Selection of Applicants for Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School and Senior High School Teaching Positions for S.Y. 2023-2024 (May 18, 2023)
- National Virtual Training in Sports skills (November 19-24, 2023)
- Training Writeshop on the Construction
- Authentic Assessment for Mapeh Components (March 9, 2022)
- Training in Officiating Dancesport for Deped Teachers (February 14-18, 2022)
- Training in Coaching Dancesport for Deped Teachers (January 31-February 4, 2022)
- Training for School Sports Officials (November 14 – 16, 2019)
- Writeshop on the Development of Deped Sports Manual (October 1-5, 2019)
- Writeshop on the Development of Coaching and Officiating Standards (September 14-17, 2019)
passion
· Choreograph Dance Productions: I incorporate different genres of dance into classroom instruction, helping students develop performance tasks and creative expression.
· Production Directing and Managing: I teach students the fundamentals of directing and managing productions, providing them with skills for creating and organizing their own performance outputs.
· Coaching Sports (Dancesport): I use sports coaching to promote leadership, teamwork, and discipline—key values that enhance classroom dynamics and student success.
· Teaching Philippine and Asian Dances: I introduce students to the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines and Asia, fostering an appreciation for global traditions and dance forms.
Timeline
Secondary School Head Teacher VI
Quezon National High School
12.2018 - Current
Grade 8 Master Teacher I and II
Quezon National High School
02.2009 - 12.2018
8th Grade MAPEH Teacher
Quezon National High School
09.1999 - 02.2008
Master of Arts in Education - Major in Educational Management
Pacific Intercontinental College
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management - Major in Educational Management
Pacific Intercontinental College
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in Physical Education, Health and Music
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College now SLSU