Mari Crook

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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany, DE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • Thai Elementary proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Teaching Computer Science Fundamentals
    Code.org
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
    Cambridge English Language Assessment
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Educator Certificate
    The Florida Department of Education
    Jul, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Germany
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Educational Author
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • Thailand
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Year 5 Homeroom Instructor
      • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Designed curriculum and led year-long interdisciplinary, project-based learning journey which is comprised of in-depth explorations around a central topic. This year our theme for exploration was "Sounds of Silence."• Created 60 page 'Project' course documentation providing details of children's learning including quotes, photographs, graphic representations and written explanations of the pedagogical underpinnings of the learning. • Gave bi-annual multi-media presentations on the 'Project Learning Journey' including small-group breakout sessions that allowed the children to share in an objective-aligned learning experience with their families. Show less

    • Upper Primary Math Specialist
      • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Taught inquiry-based lessons that developed children's growth mindset through an open-ended, flexible and creative approach to mathematics.• Created custom paper and digital math resources based on the Ontario Math Curriculum.• Executed standards-based assessments of learners' progress supported by qualitative and quantitative observations.• Designed curriculum for and taught summer school courses on 3-D Modelling & Printing and Creative Coding.• Facilitated in-person, hybrid and virtual courses for learners. Show less

    • Thailand
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

      • Supervised, trained, and evaluated a team of seven primary staff members.• Coordinated professional development for staff to improve quality and consistency of classroom teaching • Produced professional reports for board of directors, parents, and upper management.• Acted as a liaison between English speaking staff, Thai staff, and school administration to ensure cooperation and collaboration in a multicultural environment.

    • Math and STEM Educator
      • May 2015 - Mar 2021

      • Taught Upper Primary math classes and Year 6 STEM course• Restructured primary math curriculum to align Thai Government Standards with American Common Core Standards• Developed STEM curriculum that integrates the Engineering Design Process and adheres to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

    • STEM Coordinator
      • May 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Trained and advised primary teachers on how to incorporate STEM into all subject areas and implement interdisciplinary STEM projects. • Chaired school wide "STEM Week," which promoted the engineering design process and critical thinking skills through a week of STEM activities and a culminating day long "STEM Challenge."

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Associate Analyst
      • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

      • Assisted in drafting export reports and prepared supporting exhibits that were submitted to court as expert testimony on market-related issues in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.• Coordinated three-part training program for the incoming class of new hires and organized additional training related seminars. • Completed formal interviews and evaluations of new hires that were distributed to senior staff.

    • Research Associate
      • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

      • Applied technical and analytical skills with a fellow researcher to develop an automated “excess interest calculator” to instantly compute damages from a set of borrower-specific inputs. • Performed statistical analyses of company stock prices and manipulated trading models.

Education

  • Amherst College
    Bachelor’s Degree, Economics
    2009 - 2013
  • Oregon State University
    E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate
    2022 - 2023
  • University of West Florida
    Professional Teaching Certificate
    2017 - 2018
  • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
    2006 - 2009

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