KAELYN COOK 714- 414-7362 •
[email protected] • kaelyncook.weebly.com EDUCATION University of San Diego Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
San Diego, CA August 2017 June 2017
Master of Science in Accountancy
August 2014
Bachelor of Accountancy
May 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 4th Grade Teacher – Guin Foss Elementary School • • • • • •
Tustin, Ca August 2018- Present Design and implement lessons in Reading and Writing utilizing Lucy Calkins Units of Study, including differentiation through individual student conferences and strategy groups Facilitate and develop student mathematical reasoning, discussion, and number sense, through CGI and daily number sense routines Collaborate with grade-level team members, instructional coach, and SAI to meet the needs of all students Foster classroom community through morning meetings, STEAM team challenges, and collaborative structures Utilize technology with 1:1 iPads, to develop and personalize student learning, including the use of Google Classroom and Seesaw Serve as school site Invention Convention Chair and TUSD Robotics Coach
4th/5th Grade Multi-Age Teacher- Mueller Charter School • • • •
Chula Vista, Ca July 2017- June 2018 Developed, prepared, and implemented lessons across all content areas based on Common Core Standards for all student populations Collaborated with grade-level team members and support staff to provide students with rigorous curriculum and appropriate interventions Provided students with a nurturing and positive environment, including the use of restorative practices and collaboration with counseling and support staff Utilized technology with 1:1 computers, to personalize and differentiate learning, including the use of Google Classroom
Kindergarten Full Time Student Teaching- PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue School • • • • •
Santee, Ca January 2017 – June 2017 Created, planned, and implemented lessons in math, reading, writing, social studies, and visual arts based on Common Core Standards Collaborated with both my cooperating and grade level teachers on lesson planning and classroom management Differentiated instruction for students based on different needs and learning styles Developed positive relationships with students, cooperating teacher, parents, and school staff Integrated technology into daily lessons, including the use of 1:1 iPads, as a tool to enrich and differentiate student learning
4th Grade Extended Practicum- Feaster Charter School • • • •
Chula Vista, CA July 2016 – December 2016 Designed, planned, and implemented lessons in a dual immersion classroom setting in the areas of math, reading, language, and writing for both whole and small group based on Common Core Standards Collaborated with my master teacher on lesson planning and classroom management Participated in professional development, grade-level collaboration meetings, and parent-teacher conferences Developed positive relationships with students, master teacher, and school staff
Chula Vista School District Chula Vista, CA Substitute Teacher October 2016 – June 2017 • Implemented classroom teachers’ lesson plans to provide students quality instruction in the absence of their teacher • Improvised and taught appropriate grade level instruction in the absence of lesson plans • Utilized effective classroom management strategies and established clear expectations EXPERIENCES Global Studies, Mexicali • Participated in a comparative education course in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Spring 2017