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Alfred Cook

615 Avon Street,MI

Summary

Native of Flint that focused on the clinical sciences. Working in the family laboratory provided me with experience in microbiology, laboratory management and staff development. Transitioning to education allowed me to focus on student achievement in the sciences. I always have enjoyed doing hands on experiment with science students. Teaching for over 22 years I find myself ready for a new placement in education. I am ready to become a building assistant principal with the goal of eventually becoming a building principal. Completing the masters in leadership in education followed by completion of my EdS will allow me to use my leadership skills to increase student achievement and create a positive school culture and create a professional community for teacher and the community

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Westwood Heights Schools
08.2019 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Teacher

Flint Community Schools
08.1998 - 08.2019
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.

Microbiology Manager

Michigan Biomedical Labs/Clinical Lab Consultants
07.1988 - 08.1998
  • Conducted research on various pathogens to develop effective treatments for various diseases.
  • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
  • Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Specialist EdS

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
06.2025

Master of Arts - Leadership in Education

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2023

No Degree - Teacher Certification

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
2005

Bachelor of Science - Microbiolgy

Howard University
Washington, DC
06.1988

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Group Instruction
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Teacher

Westwood Heights Schools
08.2019 - Current

Teacher

Flint Community Schools
08.1998 - 08.2019

Microbiology Manager

Michigan Biomedical Labs/Clinical Lab Consultants
07.1988 - 08.1998

Master of Arts - Education Specialist EdS

Central Michigan University

Master of Arts - Leadership in Education

North Central University

No Degree - Teacher Certification

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science - Microbiolgy

Howard University
Alfred Cook