Heather Cook, M.Ed.

Instructional Designer II at Orbis Education
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Indianapolis, IN

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Instructional Designer II
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mathematics Aligner
      • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

      • Collaborate and strategize with the Executive Editor to tailor alignments to help create a product that will meet marketing needs • Create and format spreadsheets to organize alignments • Collaborate and strategize with the Executive Editor to tailor alignments to help create a product that will meet marketing needs • Create and format spreadsheets to organize alignments

    • United Kingdom
    • Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Curriculum Consultant
      • Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

      Contract Aligner for the Online and Blended Learning Department • Collaborate and strategize with the Curriculum Alignment Specialist to tailor alignments to help the create a product that will meet their marketing needs • Routinely use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Hangouts (for conference calls), Connexus and GradPoint • Recruited by former Certica supervisor to align state standards to online math curricula • Create and format spreadsheets to organize alignments Contract Aligner for the Online and Blended Learning Department • Collaborate and strategize with the Curriculum Alignment Specialist to tailor alignments to help the create a product that will meet their marketing needs • Routinely use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Hangouts (for conference calls), Connexus and GradPoint • Recruited by former Certica supervisor to align state standards to online math curricula • Create and format spreadsheets to organize alignments

    • United States
    • E-learning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Curriculum Consultant
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2020

      Mathematics Subject Matter Expert, September 2010-present • Align samples for clients to demonstrate how Certica can meet their marketing needs • Set rates to inform budgetary needs of projects • Regularly manage multiple projects with stringent deadlines, 40+ hours per week • Participate in planning calls with clients to understand needs and priorities • Communicate with clients to perfect alignment calibration based on their product’s unique market position and customer needs • Routinely use GoToMeeting, Avaza, Confluence, and Certica Alignment Tool Connections Analyzer, April 2016 – present • Recruited by the Product and Solutions Manager to analyze software functionality • Collaborate with Data Scientist to improve software • Trusted as both a subject matter expert and user of the software to advise on quality improvements and provide feedback on enhancements Trainer, November 2015 – present • Collaborate with the Project Resource Manager to update and organize the online training course for new mathematics aligners • Train aligners using remote course on how to use alignment software and calibrate to client preferences Connections Team, September 2014 – present • Create, update, and adjust chains for standards within alignment tool to make software more efficient for users Reviewer, September 2012 – present • Coach mathematics aligners in more efficient ways to use alignment software • Oversee aligners’ work, guiding them on how to tailor alignments to client’s marketing needs Contract Aligner, September 2010 – present • Align educational materials to database of state, national, and international educational standards to meet client’s marketing needs Show less

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Mathematics Teacher
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

      Mathematics Instructor for grades 9-12 • Developed standards of focus, curriculum structure, and cross-curricular integration as a member of the curriculum committee • Planned and taught lessons for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments for each subject • Communicated with parents regularly about student performance Mathematics Instructor for grades 9-12 • Developed standards of focus, curriculum structure, and cross-curricular integration as a member of the curriculum committee • Planned and taught lessons for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments for each subject • Communicated with parents regularly about student performance

    • Teacher
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

      Mathematics, English, History, and Bible Instructor for grades six through eleven • Assisted administrative staff in developing a curricular and school management plan, including school policies and procedures, for the launch of the school • Planned and taught lessons for 6th grade Math, 7th grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry • Planned and taught lessons for English, grades 6-11 • Planned and taught lessons for US History, American Republic, and Heritage Studies • Planned and taught lessons for Bible class • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments for each subject • Communicated and worked with parents regularly about student performance Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Math Teacher
      • Aug 2006 - May 2007

      Math Instructor on W. Charleston campus, and Math Instructor for the STEPUP Scholarship Program • Planned and taught lessons for Math 122 and Math 123 (Math for Education Majors) to college students on campus, and scholarship students at four local high schools • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments Math Instructor on W. Charleston campus, and Math Instructor for the STEPUP Scholarship Program • Planned and taught lessons for Math 122 and Math 123 (Math for Education Majors) to college students on campus, and scholarship students at four local high schools • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

      Mathematics Teacher, Reading Teacher, Beginning Reading Teacher, and Writing Teacher • Worked with individualized student plans • Taught mathematics, reading, beginning reading, and writing • Kept records of progress for individual students Mathematics Teacher, Reading Teacher, Beginning Reading Teacher, and Writing Teacher • Worked with individualized student plans • Taught mathematics, reading, beginning reading, and writing • Kept records of progress for individual students

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Math Teacher
      • Aug 2003 - Mar 2006

      Mathematics Instructor for grades 11 and 12, Internet Mathematics Instructor, Mathematics Proficiency Instructor, Academic Aide for Special Needs Students • Planned and taught lessons for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Internet Math Courses, and Proficiency Intervention • Created, proctored and graded tests, quizzes, class work, and homework assignments • Worked one-on-one with students with special needs • Assisted regular education mathematics teachers during class time with students with special needs • Contacted Special Needs Coordinators about At Risk students • Taught organizational strategies to students with special needs • Communicated and worked with parents regularly about student performance Show less

Education

  • University of Phoenix
    Master in Art of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
    2004 - 2006
  • Bowling Green State University
    Bachelor's degree, Mathematics Teacher Education
    1999 - 2003
  • Bowling Green State University
    Bachelor in Science of Education, Secondary Education and Teaching
    1999 - 2003

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