Alexandra Crook
Magnolia
Summary
Compassionate, dynamic, passionate, and creative educator with extensive experience across diverse educational settings, dedicated to fostering social and emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Proven track record of cultivating strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to establish a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Committed to inspiring a love of learning, empowering students as lifelong learners, and adapting teaching strategies to meet unique individual needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Winship Elementary
Spring, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Tailored small group instructions by utilizing data, monitoring performance, and adjusting which resulted in 60% of students scoring above grade level in MCLASS reading at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
- The University of Houston - Dyslexia Grant Program - utilized examples of my teaching practices in their training videos and curriculum
- Mentored and trained staff in small group teaching practices
- Academic UIL second grade Storytelling and fourth grade Oral Reading coach
- Created unique activities and events to increase student and family engagement, such as a solar system "Star Party", "Glow Day", "Buzzing Bees" pollination day, and a "Sight Words Parade"
- School representative for the Spring ISD Campus Advisory Committee
Third Grade Teacher
Winship Elementary
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided support, training, and staff development for the third grade team as the Third Grade Team Leader
- Academic UIL Coordinator
- Achieved the Teacher Incentive Allotment Designation of Exemplary
- Represented Winship Elementary as the school Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics Coordinator
- Planner and Leader of the grade level Field Trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Adaptable in learning new Amplify curriculum quickly and successfully, proven by the Amplify Curriculum Coach rating me with the highest scores possible (all 5s)
Fifth Grade Teacher
Winship Elementary
Spring, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported students with a variety of needs, including homelessness, emotional disabilities, foster care, and other at-risk populations
- Incorporated trauma-informed teacher practices with a focus on fostering a classroom of safety
- Founder of a Journalism Club to promote writing and editing skills and to provide students with a positive after-school activity
- Assisted the fifth grade team in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis practices to increase skills in practices for students with disabilities
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
Youth Substance Use Prevention Specialist
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
- Assessed and addressed mental health needs of middle school students in Liberty, Walker, and Montgomery counties through individualized support.
- Implemented evidence-based curriculum across middle schools within New Caney Independent School District.
- Executed coordination and implementation of community health fairs, presentations, and events, ensuring effective information dissemination.
Registered Behavior Technician/Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
Action Behavior Centers, The Behavior Learning Center
- Delivered individualized therapy sessions for children aged 2-9 diagnosed with autism, oppositional defiant disorder, and ADHD.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques
- Observed, monitored and recorded behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Pursued advanced studies in Special Education, specializing in Autism and Related Disorders, to enhance educational strategies, maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
- Executed functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify and analyze behavioral patterns.
- Developed comprehensive behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Provided personalized training sessions to enhance parental skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Science of Teaching Reading
- Trauma-sensitive education
- Critical thinking
- Instructional design
- Fostering student engagement
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Winship Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Winship Elementary
01.2023 - 01.2024
Fifth Grade Teacher
Winship Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
Youth Substance Use Prevention Specialist
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
Registered Behavior Technician/Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
Action Behavior Centers, The Behavior Learning Center
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The University of Texas At Austin
LEADERSHIP
- TIA Designation of Exemplary
- School representative for the district Campus Advisory Committee
- 3rd Grade Team Leader
- Academic UIL Coordinator
- Gifted and Talent/Advanced Academics District Representative
- Founder and Coach of the Journalism Club
- Class Dojo Mentor