CHERYL ANN COOK

***** *****-***** **** ***********, Ohio 43113-8991 740-***-**** acy2lz@r.postjobfree.com

Utah Valley University Integrated Studies Graduate with a dual major in Peace and Justice Studies and English Literature and a Minor in Leadership. Looking to become a Mediator in the central Ohio area with emphasis on Family Law, Divorces, and Juvenile Intervention.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT PROVO, UTAH

Mediator for Small Claims Court 2013-2016

Mediated Small Claims arguments to a acceptable agreement for both parties and the court

Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics

Managed to achieve acceptable agreements in cases with financial concerns under $10,000

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY MEDIATION SUPPORT GROUP OREM, UTAH

Mediator for Alpine School District Truancy Program 2011-2016

Mediator for Provo School District Truancy Program 2011-2016

Worked with the Orem High School, Pleasant Grove High School, American Fork High School, Timpanogos High School and Lehi High School Counseling Departments to monitor Juveniles who had excessive absences and tardiness due to other than school related problems

Worked with those juveniles to bring grades up to passing (C+ or better)

Making sure classes were attended by using School District SKYWARD Tracking System

Tutored students who were having difficulty maintaining English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science grades.

Worked with parents to solve home based conflicts (child abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and other such conflicts)

M A N A G E M E N T E X P E R I E N C E

35 Years of fast food, restaurant and snack bar management from 1974-2000

Owned my own Daycare Business in Germany providing around the clock daycare for military dependents from newborn to age 13 Zwiebrucken Air Force Base, Germany 1986-1989

EDUCATION

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, OREM, UTAH

AS in Integrated Studies Emphasis in Peace and Justice Studies / English Literature Minor in Leadership

BS in Integrated Studies Emphasis in Peace and Justice Studies / English Literature Minor in Leadership

Center for The Advancement of Leadership Officer 2011-2013

Utah Valley University American Red Cross Chapter President 2008-Present

Accessibilities Department Lead Tutor for Students with Disabilities 2010-1013

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Expert in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel, and Word

Web and tech savvy

Excellent skills working with troubled youth

Ohio State Licensed Nurse’s Aide 2001-2004

Home Health Care for Alzheimer’s Patient 2004-2011