Amanda Cook
Beverly,MA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong track record in user research, data analysis, and project coordination. Proven expertise in universal design, learning design, and technology, with a focus on intersectional identities. Experienced in successfully managing and contributing to research projects that drive team success and meet design goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research & Development Assistant
EdTogether Inc.
Boston, MA
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and principles to create learning experiences that are accessible and inclusive to all learners, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
- Incorporated Culturally Responsive Pedagogy into curriculum design to ensure that learning materials are relevant and engaging to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Conducted needs assessments and analyzed learning gaps to determine effective instructional strategies and materials for different learning situations.
- Provided guidance and training to educators to improve their instructional design practices and support their professional development.
- Developed and implemented effective evaluation methods to assess effectiveness of instructional materials and programs through qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Worked collaboratively with educators and curriculum developers across different regions to ensure that instructional materials and programs are consistent with best practices.
Elementary Education Teacher
Kingsley Montessori School
Boston, MA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies and activities that created safe and collaborative learning environments for 1st through 3rd grade students.
- Created engaging, accessible social emotional learning lessons that supported students' emotional and behavioral development.
- Designed lessons for reading, writing, and social studies that aligned with state guidelines.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate students' progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to ensure alignment with community learning goals.
- Stayed up-to-date with current instructional design trends and researched innovative strategies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Education
Candidate Master of Education - Learning Design, Innovation, And Technology
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Universal Design for Learning
- Project Coordination
- Technology Integration
- Time Management
- Project Support
Professional Licenses
- Massachusetts Elementary Education License, 496999
- Sheltered English Emersion Teacher, 496999
Publications
- APPRAISE: Technical Research Brief and Annotated Instrument, Museum of Science, Boston, 2022 Whose Emotions Matter? Student Disability and Race Representation in USB SEL by the Numbers, National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2021, https://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WhoseEmotionsMatter.05072021.pdf
- How Did Educators of Students with Learning Differences Use Social and Emotional Learning to Support Their Students and Themselves Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic?, Children & Schools, 2021
- Representation in Universal School-Based SEL: A Systematic Review of Universal School-Based SEL Interventions for Elementary School Students and a Framework for Reporting Intersectional Student Identities, Manuscript in preparation. Registered in PROSPERO, 2022
Timeline
Research & Development Assistant
EdTogether Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Kingsley Montessori School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Candidate Master of Education - Learning Design, Innovation, And Technology
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Emmanuel College