NICHOLAS CROOK
Kailua-Kona
Summary
Dedicated, focused administrative professional and international educator excelling at analyzing and resolving challenges, prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, following through to achieve project objectives. Adept at streamlining organizational success through a remarkable ability to collaborate with foreign nationals, leading clients, and key stakeholders to achieve corporate, team, customer, and individual goals. Keen understanding of the importance of globalization in today's modern environment, leading academic successes abroad, incorporating extensive knowledge of local laws and cultural and political challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Community Digital Navigator
State of Hawaii Library System and Mapunawai
Kailua-Kona
10.2025 - Current
- Organized workshops to promote digital literacy and information literacy skills.
- Resolved patron inquiries and issues using effective communication techniques.
High School AP World History Teacher
Idea Montopolis
Austin
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed lessons and a unique curriculum aligned with national AP standards, and success on the College Board AP World History exam in May.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and analysis.
Independent Contractor
Uber
Manor/Austin
05.2024 - 07.2024
TEFL Teacher
Modern English Schools
Osaka
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Assessed student progress (Japanese adult learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
High School ELA English II Teacher
Manor High School
Manor
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
Middle School ESL/English Teacher
Le Quy Don Private Secondary School
Hanoi
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed student progress (Vietnamese teen learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
Middle School English/ESL Teacher
Long Cheng Middle School
Shenzhen
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Assessed student progress (Chinese teen learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
Office Assistant
Indiana University
Indiana
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted dean with visiting faculty, alumni relations, Education building events, course catalog maintenance, board meetings, and data entry.
- Managed and organized proprietary HR documents of Education School personnel.
- Received and directed visiting faculty and guests of the dean.
English/ESL Teacher
Cannan Kindergarten
Kowloon
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Assessed student progress (Hong Kong young learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
ESL Teacher
Ngo Quyen Primary School
Hanoi
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessed student progress (Vietnamese teen learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
ESL Teacher
English First Kids and Teens
Shenzhen
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed student progress (Chinese teen learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
Administrative and Education Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with the UTSW Administrative Council to update the School of Health Professions about our department.
- Championed the community-based education program, coordinating with key stakeholders for student rotations.
- Instrumental in assigning medical students from UT Medical Branch into Ventanilla de Salud program at Mexican Consulate in Dallas, TX.
- Streamlined UT Southwestern medical students' rotation schedule through Ventanilla de Salud program at Mexican Consulate.
- Facilitated talent acquisition, recruiting new physicians and clinical sites to take medical, PA, and NP students.
- Utilized PeopleSoft system to monitor subledgers and grants, procure supplies, collaborate with accounting staff, and document finances.
English Teacher
Mitama Junior High School/Otsuka Elementary School
Fujikawa
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Assessed student progress (Japanese teen learners) through regular evaluations and feedback.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
McKinney Street Baptist Church
08.2011 - 01.2012
English Teacher
ENS Academy
Incheon
07.2010 - 07.2011
Customer Service Associate
Lowe's Home Centers
Denton
06.2006 - 06.2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08.2008
Some Master's - Master's of Library Science
Indiana University School of Informatics
Bloomington, INSkills
- Competitive Cultural Understanding
- Community Liaison
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Education Technology
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Training and development
- Performance Management
References
Lori Millner, Ph.D., lorinanette@yahoo.com
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate - State Board for Educator Certification
Languages
Japanese
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Digital Navigator
State of Hawaii Library System and Mapunawai
10.2025 - Current
High School AP World History Teacher
Idea Montopolis
06.2024 - 06.2025
Independent Contractor
Uber
05.2024 - 07.2024
TEFL Teacher
Modern English Schools
03.2023 - 04.2024
High School ELA English II Teacher
Manor High School
03.2021 - 01.2023
Middle School ESL/English Teacher
Le Quy Don Private Secondary School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Middle School English/ESL Teacher
Long Cheng Middle School
12.2018 - 11.2019
Office Assistant
Indiana University
08.2018 - 12.2018
English/ESL Teacher
Cannan Kindergarten
08.2017 - 07.2018
ESL Teacher
Ngo Quyen Primary School
06.2016 - 06.2017
ESL Teacher
English First Kids and Teens
06.2015 - 06.2016
Administrative and Education Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Mitama Junior High School/Otsuka Elementary School
03.2012 - 12.2012
Assistant Preschool Teacher
McKinney Street Baptist Church
08.2011 - 01.2012
English Teacher
ENS Academy
07.2010 - 07.2011
Customer Service Associate
Lowe's Home Centers
06.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of North Texas
Some Master's - Master's of Library Science
Indiana University School of Informatics