Alexis Cook
Educator
CONTACT
Alexis Cook
13718 Butano Way
San Diego, CA 92129
858-212-1785
alexiskierstin@gmail.com
https://alexiskcook.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Master’s of Education in Curriculum
and Instruction
2019
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Minors: Spanish, Education
2018
WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2014
CERTIFICATION
Preliminary Multiple Subject
Credential with an English Learning
Authorization (ELA)
2019
Substitute Teacher Permit
2018
SKILLS
Spanish Proficient
CPR, AED, & First Aid certified
EpiPen certified
Glucagon certified
REFERENCES AVAILABLE
TESTIMONIALS
“I am confident that Alexis Cook will be an asset to any organization. I only wish
we could keep her at Westwood.”
-Jennie Mikels, Principal
Poway Unified School District
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Westwood Elementary School 10/2019-6/2020
● Taught fifth grade, developed lessons and interventions for whole group, small group, and
individual student needs including all subject matter. Implemented Benchmark, Math
Expressions, Mystery Science, and Scott Foresman resources in collaboration with fifth grade
team to ensure student success. Attended and contributed to team collaboration meetings,
whole staff meetings, and professional development.
● Attended and participated in 504 and IEP meetings for students with high needs, collaborated
with team creating various interventions to yield student growth and success. Additionally,
worked with student support team and parents through the RTI process to create goals and
monitor a student’s progress.
● Attended and participated in a TLC to learn more regarding the RTI process.
● Continued grade level team collaboration and monitoring of student growth during distance
learning. Utilized both Google Classroom and MyConnect to communicate with students.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Poway Unified School District 8/2019-10/2019
● Implemented Math Expressions, Scott Foresman, Digital Citizenship, and Benchmark reading and
writing curriculum daily in grades K-5.
● Formed relationships with staff and students at numerous PUSD sites.
● Became a “first to call” substitute, working 5 days a week. Personally requested by many PUSD
teachers to substitute during their absences.
STUDENT TEACHER, Corky McMillin Elementary School 7/2018-6/2019
● Utilized GO Math!, Engage New York (ELA and Math), Sanford Harmony, and Lucy Calkins
reading, writing, and phonics curriculum.
● Attended and participated in collaboration meetings with the grade level team, and weekly staff
meetings.
● Planned, prepped, and led full day instruction for kindergarten and fourth grade classrooms.
STUDENT TEACHER, Linda Vista STEAM Magnet School 1/2019-3/2019
● Participated in developing and implementing Common Core and NGSS, STEAM curriculum.
● Utilized Spanish daily to communicate with both parents and students.
● Planned, prepped, and led full day instruction for second grade classroom.
AIDE, Poway Country Preschool 6/2016-7/2018
● Assisted in classrooms with children ages 6 weeks - 4 years old.
● Participated in creating and implementing lessons for ages 2 - 4.
INTERN, North Davis Elementary School 9/2015-12/2016
● Gained hands on experience in structured classroom setting, observed lessons and worked with
cooperating teacher for lesson implementation.
● Planned, prepped and led TK and Kindergarten physical education program for 10 weeks.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
COACH, Rancho Bernardo Youth Lacrosse 12/2019-Present
● Extended relationships with PUSD students in grades K-8 through coaching lacrosse.
● Built upon character education with the introduction of sportsmanship and teamwork, skills that
can be used on and off the field.
VOLUNTEER, Camp Kesem Counselor 9/2016-6/2018