Donald Cook

6 Jessica Lane, Wakefield MA, 01880 | 617-281-6666 | donaldjcook08@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
Masters of Education in Elementary Education Expected August 2017
Bachelor of Science in Child Family and Community Studies May 2016
Awards: Deans List, Summa Cum Laude, Kappa Delta Pi

CERTIFICTIONS
State of Massachusetts Elementary Education Teaching Licensure (1-6) MEPID # 54933413
Pending license (August 2017)
Pending Sheltered English Instruction Endorsement (May 2017)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wakefield Public Schools, Wakefield, MA
Student Teacher 3rd grade, Dolbeare Elementary School January May 2017
Provide support to children with mathematics, social studies, science, reading and writing on an individual, small
group and class level.
Design grading rubrics and course activities including group work and worksheets
Plan daily lessons including content standards, objectives, procedures and materials.
Develop and implement learning units to integrate unique learning models.
Actively participate in professional learning community (PLC), student evaluations, core meetings, and grade
meetings.
Substitute Teacher, pre practicum January 2013-June 2016
Work for school district as a substitute teacher for various grade levels and classes.
Maintain order in classrooms and execute lesson plans assigned by the teacher; perform daily classroom task such
as taking attendance, checking and correcting students work and teach students with a variety of needs and
disabilities.
After School Teacher December 2009- Fall 2013
Prepared and led weekly enrichment activities for students varying from sports, arts and crafts, and tutoring.
Worked one on one with a student with developmental disabilities.

Reading Public Schools, Reading, Ma.

Substitute Teacher Grades K-8 September 2015- June 2016
Provided overall support in the school to ensure daily task were accomplished including substituting for absent
teachers and paraprofessionals, general administrative support, and cover car, bus, recess and lunch duties.
Communicated effectively with administration, teachers and other staff members to ensure positive work
environment.
Carried out various routine school functions, such as playground and lunchroom supervision.

Medford Public Schools, Medford, MA Spring 2013-Spring 2015

Substitute Teacher, pre practicum
Provided meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms while substituting for various grade levels and subjects.
Adapted quickly to different classroom environments and ensured the day ran smoothly.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Galvin Buddies, Wakefield, MA 2007-2016
Co founder of organization designed to provide socialization for children with social, academic and emotional
needs.
Receive over 200 applications per year and grew organization from 20 students to over 100 students.
Maintain organization through fundraising efforts including Red Sox tickets and candy sales. Funding allows for
fieldtrips, yearly holiday parties and charitable giving.
3 and 4th grade Age director and Head Coach of Youth Basketball Team, Wakefield, MA
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2012-2016
 Organize the teams practices and games and provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for youth athletes,
while they learn individual and team basketball skills, sportsmanship and fair play.