KAELYN COOK

714- 414-7362 • kaelynecook@aol.com • kaelyncook.weebly.com

EDUCATION
University of San Diego San Diego, CA
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction August 2017
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential June 2017

Master of Science in Accountancy August 2014

Bachelor of Accountancy May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MTSS Teacher- Benson Elementary School Tustin, Ca
August 2020- June 2021
• Develop and implement literacy intervention small groups and ELD instruction
• Embed scaffolding and EL supports into lessons, such as visual images, sentence frames, and teaching vocabulary
• Collaborate with MTSS teammate, staff, principal, and families to meet the needs of all students
• Foster group community with engaging daily language warm up routines
• Hold session virtually utilizing Google Meet and use tools, such as Osmo, to project digitally
• Attend TUSD MTSS Learning Series

1st Grade Teacher- Arroyo Elementary School Tustin, Ca

August 2019- June 2020
• Design and implement lessons in Reading, Writing, and Math Workshop, including differentiation through individual conferences,
strategy groups, and learning stations
• Facilitate learning experiences that promote autonomy and choice, such as counting collections
• Provide learning environment that is accessible and student friendly, yet promotes rigor and critical thinking
• Collaborate with grade-level team members, connect coaches, and families to meet the needs of all students
• Foster classroom community through morning meetings, collaborative assignments, and learning stations
• Utilize technology with iPads, to develop and personalize student learning, including the use of Seesaw, Lexia, and BrainPOP
• Serve as school Volleyball Coach and attend TUSD Writing Learning Academy

4th Grade Teacher- Guin Foss Elementary School Tustin, Ca

August 2018- June 2019
• Design and implement lessons in Reading and Writing utilizing Lucy Calkins Units of Study, including differentiation through
individual reading 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 Co-Chair and TUSD Robotics Coach

4th/5th Grade Multi-Age Teacher- Mueller Charter School Chula Vista, Ca

July 2017- Present
• Design, plan, and implement lessons across all content areas based on Common Core Standards for all student populations
• Collaborate with grade-level team members and support staff to provide students with rigorous curriculum and appropriate
interventions
• Provide students with a nurturing and positive environment, including the use of restorative practices and collaboration with
counseling and support staff
• Utilize 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
• Designed, 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

EXPERIENCES- Global Studies, Mexicali

• Participated in a comparative education course in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Spring 2017