Susan J Cook
Educator
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Success with data collection and implementation of successful methodologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - AICE English Language/English 4
North Fort Myers High School
01.2012 - Current
- Serve as English Department Chairperson, leading collaboration and meeting needs of eleven team members
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Develop engaging units of study, grade and evaluate student assignments, papers, and other course work with an AICE Exam pass rate of 93%
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
Title I Learning Resource Teacher
Oak Hammock Middle School
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Facilitated and supported targeted student interventions to implement the processes of MTSS and PBS
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Delivered relevant professional development related to data collection, interventions, cooperative learning, and effective instructional practices to 75+ faculty and staff
- Developed a schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (PBS) which helped to eliminate 40% of the discipline referrals from the previous yea
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
Teacher - Grades 3 and 4
Hancock Creek Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.2009
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences of approximately 26 students each year
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their children's educational journey
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Education
Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Strong verbal & written skills
Team player; ability to collaborate effectively
Acute knowledge of data-based problem solving
Resilient organization and time management skills
Excellent customer service and positive relationships
Susan is a true professional whose wisdom and decorum are a welcome site! She has taken on the role of test coordinator, counselor, keeper of the almighty data, and leader She is a welcome addition to our school, and a credit to our profession!
Jill Cooke, Assistant Principal
North Ft Myers Academy of the Arts
Timeline
Teacher - AICE English Language/English 4
North Fort Myers High School
01.2012 - Current
Title I Learning Resource Teacher
Oak Hammock Middle School
08.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) -
University of South Florida
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
05.2001 -
Teacher - Grades 3 and 4
Hancock Creek Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.2009
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