Stephanie Cook
Kernersville
Summary
compassionate educator dedicated to understanding students for holistic development
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Oak Ridge Elementary
Oak Ridge
01.2015 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student participation and understanding.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, guiding instructional planning to meet individual learning needs.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Instructed kindergarten and second grade students, fostering foundational skills and academic growth.
Career Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Guided student in establishing personal career goals and aspirations, fostering individual growth.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate career readiness into field experience
- Assessed student progress and delivered constructive feedback to improve overall learning outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom experiences for Northwest High School intern to support practical skill development.
Supervising Teacher to Student Teacher
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated effective instruction and classroom management, influencing student teacher's development through role modeling.
- Conducted weekly conferences, delivering targeted feedback to enhance lesson quality and teaching practice.
- Completed formal evaluations in collaboration with university supervisor to assess student proficiency.
- Maintained open communication with student teacher and university supervisor, fostering collaboration and addressing progress concerns.
Mentor Teacher
Guilford County Schools
Oak Ridge
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Guided new teachers in classroom management and instructional strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated reflective conversations for mentees on successes and challenges, promoting professional growth throughout the year.
- Encouraged teachers to take risks with new ideas, fostering a culture of innovation in their classrooms.
- Acted as a sounding board for mentors and their mentees while they addressed issues related to classroom management or instructional delivery.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cone Elementary School
Greensboro
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and specialists to create tailored support strategies for student growth.
- Monitored and assessed student progress to identify and address learning needs.
- Utilized adaptive technologies to personalize learning experiences and engage students.
Teacher
Sedge Garden Elementary
Kernersville
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Implemented hands-on experiments that improved student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging curiosity and collaborative learning.
- Facilitated student growth through targeted instruction and personalized support.
- Developed intervention strategies for at-risk students, leading to measurable academic improvement.
- Taught science K-5; kindergarten
Rehabilitation Technician
CDC Team Care
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Provided supported living therapy to children with special needs, engaging in individualized sessions within their natural environment to promote development and independence.
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
North Carolina A & T State University
07-2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05-2004
Prerequisite courses -
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth05-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Student achievement
- Collaborative teaching
- Teacher leadership
- Student knowledge
- Reflective practice
- Community partnership
Community Service
- The Summit Church, Oak Ridge, NC, Volunteer
- Inner City Mission Trips, Baltimore, Atlanta
- International Mission Trip, San Raymundo, Guatemala
Certification
- National Board Certified
- North Carolina M License, Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- North Carolina A License, Birth through kindergarten
- North Carolina A License, Hearing Impaired (Grades K-12)
Professional Development
- Classroom Practices for High Ability Learners (2025-2026)
- Characteristics of Gifted Learners (2025-2026)
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
- Reading Researched to Classroom Practice
- Piloted Illustrative
- Eureka Math Squared
Timeline
Career Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
01.2025 - 01.2026
Supervising Teacher to Student Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Mentor Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cone Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher
Oak Ridge Elementary
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Sedge Garden Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2015
Rehabilitation Technician
CDC Team Care
08.2001 - 08.2004
Masters - Elementary Education
North Carolina A & T State University
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Prerequisite courses -
Rockingham Community College