Dr. Misty L. Cook
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
A self-directed, focused educator is passionate about student development and the learning process. Skilled in developing challenging, enriching, and creative lesson plans/interventions that address students' diverse interests and needs. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and builds quality relationships with students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Reading Community City Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Provided intervention and support across Middle and High School, particularly for students identified as 'at risk.' Supported students within the Resource Room(Mathematics) for students in 7-12 grades
- Provided full Inclusion support for students in 10th grade
- Participated in Intervention and Referral Services teams at each school
- Using data-driven methods to assist teachers in identifying and grouping students needing additional support
- Assisted general education teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based interventions to enhance social/emotional and academic skills
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure accurate curricular implementation and programming.
Intervention Specialist
Amelia Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Instructed enthusiastically in 7th-grade inclusion classrooms with both full and partial inclusion programs
- Designed, planned, led, and implemented math, reading, writing, and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards
- Assessed students using AIMS WEB and DIBELS
- Collaborated regularly with general education teachers about lesson adaptations and accommodations for students
- Coordinated 15-24 students' schedules to ensure the most participation in general education settings possible
- Created individual behavior plans with appropriate rewards and consequences
- Developed, wrote, and led IEP meetings with parents and other professionals
- Participated actively in faculty meetings, child-team meetings, and curriculum workshops.
Social Studies Teacher grades 7-12
Lighthouse Community School
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Taught students with emotional and behavioral disorders in grades 6-12
- Developed working relationships with multiple caregivers, including guardians, caseworkers, foster parents, and partnering agencies
- Developed and Implemented Individual Education Plans for students with multiple disabilities
- Developed and created lesson plans for special needs students in grades 6-12
- Provided flexible learning opportunities for 'at risk' students to meet academic and social expectations
- Taught a variety of History, Science, English, and Computer-based courses
- Supervised Credit Recovery program (Odyssey Secondary, Novelstars)
- Utilized Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) to teach Reading Comprehension techniques to struggling 9th and 10th-grade students
- Acted as liaison with the University of Cincinnati to conduct a long-term study of the effectiveness of Peer-based Intervention
- Presented results at TASH conference in Seattle, Washington
- Co-authored manuscript on Peer Assisted Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Committee Supervisor
- Ordered course books and materials for all subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles
Social Studies Teacher
Improved Solutions for Urban Systems High School (ISUS)
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Named 'Teacher of the Year'
- Students achieved the highest passing percentage on state proficiency
- Participated in interdisciplinary team decisions/conferences
- Worked closely with inclusion specialists and students on proficiency test mastery
- Incorporated constructivist teaching philosophy into the classroom by implementing various student-centered learning methodologies; significantly enhanced the class environment by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities
- Worked closely with Intervention Specialist on instructional modifications within the classroom.
Full 'Teacher of Record'
Cincinnati Public Schools/University of Cincinnati
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Created, implemented, and assessed lesson plans for seventh-grade social studies classes
- Designed and implemented constructivist lesson plans
- Participated in interdisciplinary team decisions/conferences
- Worked closely with intervention specialist on modifications.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership Studies
Miami University
501 E. High Street, Oxford Ohio 450562024
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 4522101.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 452212002
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio, 452211999
Skills
- Analytical approach
- Strong collaboration skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Student-Centered
- Special Education
Professional Development
- LPDC Instructional Strategies in Science for HQT Rubric – 45 hours
- LPDC Instructional Strategies in Mathematics for HQT Rubric- 45hours
- LPDC Teaching Skills Pedagogy- 90 hours
- Presented at TASH Conference, Seattle, Washington
- Attended ODE Conference on PBIS
- Attended University of Cleveland Summer Institute conference on students with EBD
- Member of the Council of Exceptional Children
- Member of TASH
- Technology Leadership Team
Professionallicensures
- Ohio Five-year Administration License (k-12)
- Ohio Five- year Teaching License: History (7-12)
- Ohio Five-year Teaching License: Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate (k-12)
Publications
- Cook, Misty L.“There Is No Better Way to Study Curriculum Than to Study Ourselves,” Curriculum Windows Redux: What Curriculum Theorists Can Teach Us About Schools and Society Edited by Thomas S. Poetter, Miami University, HYPERLINK "https://www.infoagepub.com/authors/kelly-waldrop" \h Kelly Waldrop, Information Age Publishing, HYPERLINK "https://www.infoagepub.com/authors/syed-hassan-raza" \h Syed Hassan Raza, HYPERLINK "https://www.infoagepub.com/authors/syed-hassan-raza" \h Miami University, 2022, 29-38.
- Co-authored manuscript on Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (2007)
References
- Damon C. Davis, Reading Community City Schools Superintendent
Contact: ddavis@readingschools.org
- Rebecca Johnson, Reading Community City Schools Director of Student Support Services
Contact: rjohnson@readingschools.org
- Dr. Lucian A. Szlizewski, Educational Leadership, Miami University, Department of Educational Leadership
Contact: szlizela@miamioh.edu
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Reading Community City Schools
01.2016 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Amelia Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2016
Social Studies Teacher grades 7-12
Lighthouse Community School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Social Studies Teacher
Improved Solutions for Urban Systems High School (ISUS)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Full 'Teacher of Record'
Cincinnati Public Schools/University of Cincinnati
01.1999 - 01.2000
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership Studies
Miami University
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Cincinnati
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