Colleen Cook
Scottsville,Virginia
Summary
Passionate educator committed to equity and positive classroom environments
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Self-employeed
Charlottesville, Va
08.2021 - 06.2026
- Coordinated and taught lessons for Wonderment Circle, an outdoor nature education program for students with diverse abilities and needs.
- Set up outdoor classroom space for each class meeting that included literature, scientific tools, sensory materials, multiple self directed learning choice activities, social learning options, and opportunities for gross motor work and movement.
- Planned curriculum for a multiage learning community incorporating ecology, art, technology, and social skills.
- Monitored for safety and lead local hiking excursions during each class session.
- Communicated with parents about class experiences and learning goals.
Teacher
Albemarle County Public Schools
Earlysville, Va
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding, foster communication, and enhance social skills.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varied learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment.
- Used assistive technology to help students communicate.
- Developed IEPs to meet individual student needs and led IEP meetings.
- Created schedules, assigned responsibilities, and collaborated with teaching assistants.
- Collaborated with related service providers and implemented recommended strategies in the classroom.
Teacher
Nelson County Public Schools
Lovingston, VA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding, foster communication, and enhance social skills.
- Completed monthly home visits for students.
- Assessed learning needs for eligibility decisions using standardized developmental testing tools.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varied learning styles.
- Used assistive technology to help students communicate.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment. Developed IEPs to meet individual student needs and led IEP meetings.
- Created schedules, assigned responsibilities, and collaborated with teaching assistants.
- Collaborated with related service providers and implemented recommended strategies in the classroom.
Education
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Integrating assistive technology into lessons
- Modifying items to meet individual student needs
Timeline
Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 06.2026
Teacher
Albemarle County Public Schools
08.2016 - 12.2020
Teacher
Nelson County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia