Lorraine L. Cook, M.S.

Experience

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  Oakland Unified School District

  Sept 1984 - Jun 1995

  Science Teacher and Department Lead
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  California's Great America

  Sept 1985 - May 2014

  Teacher Steering Committee, Physics, Science and Math Days

  Provided high-demand professional development and educator training events that have made PSM curriculum and support models an industry model. Great America Teacher’s Steering Committee for Physics, Science and Math Days. Created upper elementary and high school curriculum and performance-tasks materials for teacher and student use (including formative and summative assessments) before, during and after exclusive access to one of the world's largest laboratories for carrying our real-world science experiments and gather applied engineering data. Show less

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  Encinal High School

  Aug 1996 - Jun 2001

  Teacher of Integrated Science

  Led innovative, cross-curricular classes in Integrated Science and Chemistry. Led award-winning, competitive teams in engineering and design.

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  Children's Arts Camp

  Aug 1997 - Aug 2005

  Director

  Recruited and engaged accomplished artists and musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond to present intensive creative experiences for campers at a residential summer camp held in Quincy, California. Camp culminated with an onsite "gallery performance", which was reiterated in a Bay Area venue for family, friends and supporters.

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  Alameda Community Learning Center

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2009

  Facilitator/Assistant Lead Facilitator

  Collaborated with the Lead Facilitator to support curriculum implementation and learner success. Engaged in conflict mediation and led staff development workshops. Developed and ensured the democratic integrity of the learner-led Judicial Committee (JC), where members of the school community could submit grievances related to other community members for a learner-led hearing. Led seminars in Physics, Astronomy, Biology and Intermediate abad Advanced Mathematics.

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  Fortune School of Education (formerly Project Pipeline)

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2006

  Lecturer and Curriculum Design Instructor

  Led seminars in curriculum design and classroom management for 2nd year credential candidates in rigorous credentialing program.

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  Nea Community Learning Center

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2014

  Creator and Founding Lead Facilitator (Principal)

  Designed, implemented and led the first and only K-12 public charter school in the City of Alameda. Opening its doors as a K-9 in 2009 with 285 student (learners) and 12 teachers (facilitators), Nea is persistently high performing and will graduate its second class of seniors in June 2014 and has grown to serve 520 learners with an educational team of 36. Led successful charter renewal effort resulting in the extension of Nea’s charter for 5 more years. Participated in successful facilities negotiation and obtained an 11-year lease to occupy the Woodstock campus in Alameda with its sister school, the Alameda Community Learning Center. Championed fundraising efforts while managing and appropriating a multimillion-dollar budget that included state and local revenue streams, resulting in the accumulation of a 1.3 million-dollar cash reserve over 4 years. Show less

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  Maker Faire

  May 2011 - May 2018

  Science Education Maker

  A hands-on exhibitor at the Maker Faire, billed as the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, since May 2011. The interactive science experience invites the visitor to use physics concepts to build "Quick Coasters", articulating sections with other designs by exhibition visitors. The interactive exhibit won numerous awards and recognition, including the Make Magazine Editor's Choice award in 2014 and 2016, and received the Exhibitor Educator Award in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

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  Aspire Public Schools

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2021

  STEAM/PBL Facilitator; Linked Learning Lead (former)

  Mobilized grade-level implementation of cross-curricular, collaboratively designed, thematically aligned, project-based learning activities, culminating in presentations of products at quarterly showcase. Headed an action research study seeking to mitigate negative impacts of distance learning. The synthesis of data implies a positive effect of collaboration and PBL on collective teacher efficacy and student engagement during distance learning.Responsible for coordinating and redesigning the College and Career Pathway at Lionel Wilson Prep (LWP). Using the criterion of the Linked Learning Alliance, initiated successful Silver Certification and received and managed over $500K from Oakland's Measure N bond funds to implement work-based learning career themes with on and off site CTE courses. Leader of interface with Oakland's Measure N oversight commission, coordinating ward-winning programing in four key components of LWP's Design for Social Change, an Engineering Pathway: Rigorous academics, aligned to admissions requirements for state colleges and universities; Career technical education, delivering concrete knowledge and skills through a carefully structured sequence of courses; Work-based learning, providing students with exposure to real-world workplaces through job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, etc., and comprehensive support services, including counseling and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, and math to address the individual academic and socioemotional needs. Show less

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  Mosa Mack Science

  Apr 2015 - now

  Senior Curriculum Developer

  Founding member of team responsible for designing and developing award-winning interactive hands-on science curriculum that leverages live phenomena and an animated science mystery series that currently reaches more than 2M students. The science content is driven by an inquiry-model where each episode starts with a mystery that students attempt to solve together. Through sharing an inquiry journey with with Mosa Mack, the young African American science protagonist, and her crew, students discover and use the practices of science and engineering . Often described as Magic School Bus meets Law & Order, Mosa Mack never meets a query she doesn't like. Show less

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  Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

  Champion of Diversity and Community Outreach

  Contributed to providing opportunities for the next generation of scientists and engineers from underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds. The Synopsis Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (SACSEF) provides an inspirational experience for students to present innovative solutions in response to current events, environmental, and social issues, allowing them to see how science connects to their own lives, and to vision their potential impact in the future.

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  UC Berkeley ATDP

  Jun 2017 - now

  Instructor: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

  Facilitated participants' exploration of the foundational and emerging theories in astronomy and astrophysics. Current perspectives of the evolution of the universe and objects within it are presented by guest practicing astronomers, providing a foundation for the deeper exploration of areas of personal interest.

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  Envision Academy for Arts & Technology

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  High School Principal
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  LPS Oakland R & D Campus

  Mar 2023 - now

  Network Administrator on Special Assignment