Human Resources School

Vivian a. Cook, Ed. D.

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INDIANAPOLISINDIANAPOLISINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANAINDIANAINDIANA 462************

Phone: 317 658-***-**** 658-***-**** 658 4440 E Mail:

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Executive Profile

Highly accomplished professional with the ability to identify growth opportunities and manage operational matters within the

organization. Skilled in driving improvement, governing, schools, executive strategy, and implementing missions. Adept in

building and motivating top performance teams, enhancing operational effectiveness, and leading organizations through

critical transitions. Additional expertise includes but is not limited to:

Community partnerships and Fundraising Program Development & Educational Development

Budget Management & Cost Containment Change Management

Curriculum Implementation Staff Supervision & Performance Evaluation

Initiating & Building Strategic Alliance Organizational Visions & Missions

Data Analysis Excellent Networking & Communication Skills

Career Highlights

Spearheaded efforts to resolve problems that hinder the focus of organizational missions.

Established innovative programs that drove effective operations and enhanced team building.

Developed strategies to drive academic improvement at all levels of educational development.

Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers and staff in performing at optimal levels.

Professional Experience

Intervention Specialist, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (2009 2010)

Provided classroom leadership in Math and Reading for the development of approximately 50 students. Supervised and

mentored the 5th & 6th grade teachers as the Lead Teacher in performing at optimal levels.

Key Achievements:

Provided challenging academic strategies for the students to overcome the fear of testing and the fear of not being

able to learn the information being taught.

Student achievement increased due to raising self esteem, teaching through holistic measures, and creating positive

relationships with parental involvement in each student’s pathway to learning.

Executive Director/Superintendent, Nia University Community School NUCS (2006 2009)

Develop and maintain the vision and mission of the school from all aspects of operations. Directed teams of stakeholders in

rewriting the Accountability Plan, Restructuring Plan, and Scheduling of Implementation Activities. Led a team of

stakeholders in creating the educational framework that supported individual and group academic growth.

Key Achievements:

Maintained full responsibility for over $1 million general funding budget as well as planned and developed a

spending program for (administrator of) an additional $450,000 Public Charter School Program Grant, and

approximately $350,000 in Title funds.

Wrote the grant to obtain a Federal funded package for program development to increase academic growth of

$450,000 awarded

Networked with local businesses and philanthropist and obtained $120,000 in kind donations

Budget/payroll management assuring that NUCS maintained its projected submission to the Board of Directors.

Included but not limited to: ensuring accuracy of payroll information; analyzed overall human resources patterns

and benefits for proper certification, entitlement, and benefits of staff; serving as an employee advocate providing

advice and/or explanations of school procedures for corrective actions of any discrepancies; work diligently with the

Treasurer to create 5 year forecast.

Partnered with The University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team and Economics department for community

service opportunities and inclusion of our students in the TL2 program which enhanced the student’s knowledge

with a college level skill base in Economics as well as some students receiving college credits.

Collaborated with several colleges to assist students in continuing their education creating an even larger learning

community that provides the financial and academic assistance that increases the chances of thriving in secondary

education.

Provided excellent professional development for the staff that increased their ability in comprehension and ability to

apply the skill sets necessary in positively encouraging the inner city student.

Regional Consultant, Lucas County Educational Service Center LCESC (2005 2006)

Serve/Oversee 17 Ohio Charter Schools in the Greater Cincinnati and Middletown areas with hands on training, networking,

and professional development for Ohio Department of Education compliancy. Provided leadership with the team to

complete audits of all 70 of the LCESC sponsored schools across Ohio. Our goal was to assist each charter school

individually and collectively to meet the federal and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) compliance standards.

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Key Achievements:

Liaison for the charter schools with Public School system needs collaborating to provide avenues to better serve the

student population collectively.

Review/audit of facility (visual walk through and documentation of said premises) to assure Federal, ADA, and ODE

compliancy.

Over site of budget/payroll management assuring that each school maintained its projected submission to the

sponsor. Included but not limited to: ensuring accuracy of payroll information, analyzed overall human resources

patterns and benefits for proper certification, entitlement, and benefits of staff, serving as an employee advocate

providing advice and/or explanations of specific school procedures for corrective actions.

Observed curriculum application process in classrooms to assure proper use of the Academic Content Standards as

required by ODE.

Attended monthly school board meetings for review/audit of accuracy during stakeholder’s governance. School

board training was provided to modify governance when needed.

Review/Audit of Special Education funding, documentation, and implementation for accuracy.

4th Grade/Computer Teacher, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy CCPA (2004 2005)

Taught inner city students the process in obtaining high levels of achievement set by the Teacher as well as individual goals.

I taught using the holistic approach through cooperative learning, which increased the student’s ability to master their work

through peer tutoring which also increased their leadership skills for future use. My students were well equipped to pass the

fourth grade proficiency test required by the Ohio Department of Education.

Key Achievements:

43 out of 48 students (in two classes) passed the fourth grade Math proficiency test. 96% of my class passed the

proficiency test.

90% of my class returned to CCPA the following year excited about learning.

100% parent participation in the education of their children from my class

70% student involvement in after school activities/clubs (transportation issues for some students)

EMIS/ Admissions Coordinator, Greater Cincinnati Community Academy GCCA (1999 2003)

Ensuring all data/demographic information for 300+ students was successfully entered and reported. These reports are

then given to the Principal, Superintendent, and the Ohio Department of Education. Reports of this nature are ongoing

throughout the school year for students withdrawing, enrolling, and modifying information. These reports are vital for

accurate payment to Greater Cincinnati Community Academy, Inc. from federal and state funding, teacher/student ratio, and

maintaining student information for cumulative files.

Key Achievements:

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An average of 98% accuracy for every data submission.

100% accuracy of student records on file at school level.

Managed 3 staff members and ongoing student office volunteers.

Education & Credentials

Doctorate Ed.D. Christian Education, International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth

Masters M.Ed. Christian Education, International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth

Bachelors B.S. Christian Education, International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth

Associates Textile & Clothing, Indiana State University

Certifications: State of Indiana Substitute Teacher’s Permit # SC 488471; Reciprocal Paraprofessional permit.

Professional Training in: Governance of Non Profit Organization, Administrative/Human Resource Leadership, Ohio EMIS,

CSADM/SOES (data entry), Federal Title Funds Administration, Grant writing, Facility Codes Inspection, Computer

Programs (Word, Excel, Power point, Access), Toastmasters, Bullying Training, Special Education Coordinator Training,

Trained Retail Manger.

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