Angela Cook
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable educator skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and utilizes interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Consistently pursues professional development opportunities to enhance educational outcomes. Effectively communicates with administrators, faculty, and parents, well-versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods. Enthusiastic about providing instruction and guidance to students of all ages, with a proven track record in fostering student engagement and academic growth through innovative teaching methodologies. Adept at building relationships and proficient in utilizing Google platforms.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Kitsap School District
09.2023 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Teacher
Bremerton School District
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher
North Mason School District
01.2004 - 06.2017
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Education K-8
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2004
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teaching methodologies
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Organizational abilities
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compliance
- Discussion Facilitation
- Student Records Management
- Proficient in Google platforms
Certification
Washington State Professional Teaching Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification Driver's License
- WA Driver's License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Kitsap School District
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Bremerton School District
08.2017 - 06.2023
Teacher
North Mason School District
01.2004 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Education K-8
Western Washington University
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