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Jessica Crook

Jessica Crook

Austin,TX

Summary

An educational technology specialist who is motivated and talented, driven to inspire others to pursue academic and personal excellence. I strive to create a challenging and engaging learning environment that will enable my students to become lifelong scholars and learners. With a track record of improving instructional technology productivity, I am a detail-oriented problem-solver with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities. Experienced in training and coaching co-workers, teachers, and other staff members, with a well-developed team-building and leadership ability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

Leander ISD
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provides assistance and leadership in planning the integration of curriculum-based technology in District instructional programs for K-12 teachers and students.
  • Plans, coordinates, schedules and teaches school-level, District-wide, and state-wide (TCEA) instructional technology workshops, in-service training, staff development sessions and other opportunities to assist with technology integration.
  • Assists in the implementation of a technology curriculum that aligns with national and state standards and promotes 21st Century skills.
  • Researches and consults with peers, principals and teachers regarding technology resources, emerging technologies, and media resources. Summarizes and reports recommendations to principals and Director of Technology.
  • Create and model best practices for technology integration in all content areas.
  • Assist with planning and conducting periodic needs assessment/evaluations related to the technology requirements of the district.

Pre-K Teacher,

Killeen ISD
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Used a variety of technology-rich teaching techniques to increase student engagement and encourage student critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Employed collaborative and social skills techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
  • Enabled sensory development by providing students with a variety of textures.
  • Redesigned and simplified rules, safety and behavioral guidelines, and disciplinary protocols to improve students' understanding.
  • Designed, developed, and tested embedded software applications Worked with parents to help them create and maintain positive support networks as well as support strategies for continuing education.

Sales Representative

CoAdvantage
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted the documentation partner with assignments, document cleanup, management, and improvement of key platforms like Salesforce, Google Drive, and Slack.
  • Become a subject matter expert for internal documentation questions and on our sourcing business processes and operations and remain up to date on industry news.
  • Technical writing, drafting, and editing content as day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Provided support for document-related initiatives and also worked with multiple stakeholders

4th Grade Teacher

Lampasas ISD
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Fostered teamwork, collaboration and professional learning as team leader of an fourth grade interdisciplinary team and as chair of the science department.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' scientific skills and engage all learners.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

5th Grade/Inclusion Teacher

Coppers Cove ISD

Skills

  • Natural leader
  • Curriculum development
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Innovative thinker
  • Effective use of multi-media teaching tools

Accomplishments

  • Headed an interdisciplinary team of teachers
  • Created and delivered training to inter-departmental teams on various campuses to ensure smooth implementation of many technology initiatives including the current mobile learning initiative.
  • Coordinated and conducted well-received technology-related professional development courses for all staff types as evidenced by above average evaluations.
  • Chaired the science department of a junior high campus for three years that included developing and maintaining budgets, schedules, trainings and evaluations.
  • Served as a mentor for secondary science teachers and educational technology specialists.

SPOTLIGHT

  • 2016- 2017 Clements-Parsons Elementary Teacher of the Year
  • Awarded “Best in Practice”
  • Teacher Grade Chair Mentor teacher
  • Professional Development Trainer
  • Sea-Perch Water Robotics Sponsor
  • UIL Art Memory Coach
  • Capturing Kids Hearts
  • Project-Based Leadership Development

Affiliations

  • Texas Computer Education Association
  • Western Kentucky University 2005-2009
  • TEXAS ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE
  • TEXAS GENERALIST EC·6
  • TEXAS GENERALIST 4-8
  • INDIANA GENERALIST K-7

Timeline

4th Grade Teacher

Leander ISD
06.2023 - 05.2024

Pre-K Teacher,

Killeen ISD
07.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Representative

CoAdvantage
10.2021 - 05.2022

4th Grade Teacher

Lampasas ISD
06.2019 - 10.2021

5th Grade/Inclusion Teacher

Coppers Cove ISD

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