Development Insurance

Valor C. Cooper

***** ******* ***** *****, ******, TX 77379

281-***-**** ? abhlbb@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualification

I am an organized, enthusiastic and motivated professional with 20 years of

academic school experience. I aspire to continue to invest in the lives of

others. I possess the gift of leadership with the ability to effectively

communicate in writing and orally. My purpose includes demonstrating

continued success in team work, program development, training, teaching and

counseling.

Education

Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Counseling

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 2009

Bachelor of Science, Christian Leadership/Biblical Studies

College of Biblical Studies, Houston, TX

2004

Certification

Ordained Minister 1992

Blended Learning Facilitator 2010

Licensures

Group 1 ---Life/Health Insurance 2000

Teaching Ministry Experience

Student Speaker for Graduation, Houston, Texas 2004

Delivered the graduation address for College of Biblical Studies at

2nd Baptist Church

Financial Seminars, Greater Houston Area, Dallas & Huntsville, Texas

2000-2008

. Facilitated awareness seminars for clients and prospective clients in

regards to financial planning, life insurance, retirement planning and

fixed annuity investments

Marriage & Family Seminars, Greater Houston Area & Huntsville, Texas

2000-Present

. Facilitate marriage/family workshops dealing with the purpose of

marriage, pillars for a healthy marriage, conflict resolution,

communication techniques and parenting

Singles Workshop, Greater Houston Area, Huntsville & Dallas, Texas

2000-Present

. Facilitate workshops for living as a single-Christian, preparing for

marriage and premarital counseling for couples

Curriculum Writing

Biblical Truths Unveiled 2004- Present

A small group Bible Study focused on connecting expository study of the

Word of God with present day issues

Professional Experience

South Union Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, TX 2001 - Present

Assistant Pastor/Christian Education Director ( Membership:1250-1500

people)

. Responsible for Recruitment and Retention and training of

auxiliary leaders

. Research, identify, and disseminate current literature regarding

spiritual maturation

. Employed and developed Christian educational activities to

adolescents and their families

. Provided intervention and prevention strategies to improve

spiritual development

. Managing the budgeting for multiple auxiliaries

. Provide individual and/or family therapy to address crisis and

identify triggers for crisis behavior.

. Conflict resolution

. Employed and developed educational activities for adolescents

and their families

. Collaborate with Pastoral Staff about Ministerial Services

DeVry Universtiy, Houston, TX 2010-Present

Adjunct Instructor

. Facilitate a Blended Learning (traditional and online)

Environment for English Development and Critical Thinking

. Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate

where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning

experiences.

. Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

. Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged

to be actively engaged in the learning process.

. Provide constructive and timely feedback

Inwood Oaks Christian School, Houston, TX 2004 - 2005

Teacher

. Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate

where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning

experiences.

. Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

. Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged

to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Modern Woodmen of America, Houston, TX 2000-2009

Financial Planner

. Developed a cliental

. Advised client's on retirement plans and insurance policies

. Financial Educational seminars and counseling

. Monitored progress of client accounts

. Facilitated community service projects

First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Huntsville, TX 1998- 2000

Pastor

. Spiritual development of the congregation

. Responsible for Recruitment and Retention of Youth workers

. Designed, develop, implement, and evaluate Christian Educational

programs and classes that address alcohol and substance abuse,

conflict resolution and behavioral management

. Designed counseling

. Employed and developed Christian educational activities to

adolescents and their families

. Provided intervention and prevention strategies to improve

spiritual development

. Facilitated individual and group counseling youth and parents

Huntsville I.S.D., Huntsville, TX 1993-1996

Teacher Aide

. Worked with certified special education teacher in resources/co-

teacher for learning disabled, adaptive behavior (emotionally

disturbed) and an alternative program for severe discipline

issues

. Provided private academic tutoring

. Drove school bus

Trainings

Dr. E. K. Bailey Expository Preaching and Development Conference (2005,

2007, 2010)

Church Development Conference Dr. Tony Evans Urban Alternative (2003,

2004, 2008)

HACE Conference: Multi-Cultural Integration (1999-2003)

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Blackboard

Word Moodle

PowerPoint WebCT

Excel Instant Messaging

Publisher Text

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References

Available Upon Request

Philosophy of Teaching Statement

Teaching and learning are essential energy forces that sustain the world.

The exchange between the two builds, expands, and formulates a learning

community. Higher education focuses the demands for a meaningful and

engaging learning environment to develop learners and sharpen their skills.

Such an environment creates the co-construction of knowledge, which thrives

off of multiple perspectives and the respect for the varying views. It also

challenges the practicality of knowledge, strengthens values, as well as

establishes the belief systems of the teacher and learner, which are ever

evolving. While higher education is primarily about developing skills and

a reservoir of knowledge in a particular discipline, it is equally as

important to expose and develop the collaboration between disciplines.

Collaboration is fundamental in the workforce. No entity functions

completely independent of others. As a teacher it is paramount that I

serve as a co-learner, coach and mediator to accompany students through

such an empowering journey that assist them in connecting their discipline

to the world.

In the field of Human Services single right answers rarely exist for all

situations. This profession needs people who can think and are willing to

collaborate across disciplines in order to address the demanding needs of

our society. I am a proponent of the foundation and security that

traditional ideologies provide, but progressive enough to explore new

ideologies for the advancement of serving people. As a teacher, openness

and flexibility should be imparted to learners in order to cultivate the

continued exchange of knowledge from generation to generation.

In the classroom or on a webcast I would promote activities such as program

development to nurture critical thinking skills and demand ideas for

problem-solving. These projects make course concepts relevant to a

student's chosen career path and allow them to take ownership in their

learning. Another tool for teaching would include having students defend

a position on a topic to synthesize the information presented in lecture

and research. This promotes critical thinking and builds creativity. I

would also like to partner with the community to allow students to test

their ideas in real world settings. The interaction between minds is a

powerful and rewarding experience.

My services as a professor allow me to make a substantial contribution to

the needs of people by training individuals who want to serve our

community. The academic curriculum that I have been exposed to has

heightened my awareness of the needs of diverse cultures and challenged the

practicality of the services the profession provides. Workshops and

conferences have been beneficial in building my reservoir of knowledge and

skills in counseling. My affiliation with the American Counseling

Association serves as an enrichment tool for keeping me abreast of all the

latest news and updates in my profession. As a future professor I will use

previous job experience to enrich curriculum for adult learners while

continuing to expand my professional skill set.

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