Crystal Cook
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Accomplished 2nd grade teacher who is successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Bibb County School Board
08.2009 - Current
- Trained and implemented OGAP strategies
- Participated in coaching cycles with mentoring specialists.
- Organized class field trips to reinforce curriculum concepts and enhance the learning experience outside of the classroom setting.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new hires, providing guidance on effective teaching methods and successful classroom management techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a strong support network for academic success.
1st Grade Teacher
Bibb County Board Of Education
08.2007 - 05.2009
- AMSTI certified year 1
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2007
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Mathematics Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Bibb County Schools 2nd Grade Math Teacher Leader 2012-2016
- OGAP Trained
- LETRS Trained (Year 2 completion will be March 2024)
- 2014-2015 Woodstock Elementary Teacher of the Year
- 2016-2017 Woodstock Elementary Teacher of the Year
- 2016-2017 Bibb County Schools Nominee for Jacksonville State Teacher Hall of Fame
- 2021-2022 Woodstock Elementary Teacher of the Year
- 2020-Present- Planned and taught lessons on Schoology
- Yearbook Advisor 2009-2021
Software
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
StudioWorks
Schoology
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- LETRS
- Google Year 1
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Bibb County School Board
08.2009 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Bibb County Board Of Education
08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
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