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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Amanda Cook

Conroe,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Methodist Day School, excelling in interdisciplinary science instruction and classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement through STEM project-based learning and effective communication with parents. Committed to cultivating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that promotes independent thinking and curiosity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Science Teacher

Methodist Day School
08.2013 - Current
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.

Music Teacher

Methodist Day School
08.2016 - 05.2022
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Willis ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

First Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Skills

  • Parent and student communication
  • Interdisciplinary science skills
  • Instructional planning
  • Diverse teaching methods for individual students
  • Life science
  • Classroom management
  • Constructive student feedback
  • Classroom instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Specimen handling
  • STEM Project-based learning (PBL)
  • Chemistry

Accomplishments

  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of planting a garden as a class. Students germinate seeds, plant, and produce vegetables focusing on life cycle and parts of a plant.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for the classroom.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

Certification

  • Lone Star College Teaching Certification Training : 2007
  • Lone Star College Teaching Certification License : 2007
  • Educational Training of 24 hours per year : 2013 - 2025

Timeline

Music Teacher

Methodist Day School
08.2016 - 05.2022

Pre-K Science Teacher

Methodist Day School
08.2013 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Willis ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011

First Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry

Sam Houston State University

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