Direct Support C A

Monique Cooper

*** ****** ***** #*** ******, New Jersey 08817 973-***-**** E-Mail: **************@*****.*** Objective . My aim is to blend my expertise as a direct support professional for people with disabilities with my tenure in education by upholding my integrity alongside my training in best practices. I believe my leadership, experiences, firm yet warm approach will meet the needs of this position. Summary of Skills

3A Home Care Agency 2022-Present

● Direct support Professional for people with intellectual disabilities

● Document clients progress

● create activity plans with followthrough

● Assist with basic self-care needs

● Teach coping skills

C.A.M.P Capable Adults Making Progress LLC.

● Founded during the Pandemic

● Direct Support Program that provide more inclusive opportunities for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities

University Heights Charter School 2006 - 2022

● Titles held: Interim Dean of Students, Truancy Officer, Building Leader, Anti-Bullying Specialist, Assistant Dean of Students, Culture and Climate Coordinator, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Refocus room Coordinator, Instructional Assistant.

● Over two decades of experience at this urban school, serving Pre K through 8th grade scholars

● Hands-on experience in reinforcing and maintaining the school’s culture using cultural and behavior systems.

● Able to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students according to school policy

● Able to serve as a substitute teacher in the absence of teachers, with the ability to carry on lessons

● Adheres to Board of Directors and administrative request in a thorough and timely manner

● Responding to scholar behavior with clear rewards and consequences according to developmentally appropriate practices

● Well versed in assisting administration with the implementation of school wide policies and procedures around discipline and culture.

Bethany Preschool Academy 2000 -2006

● Maintained a positive, healthy, learning environment for younger scholars ages 3-5 yrs.

● Implemented developmentally appropriate practices, using self regulation and executive function based curriculum

● Advancing children's physical and intellectual development with supporting their social and emotional needs

● Building productive relationships with families and committed to professionalism Education

Caldwell University /Bachelors in Psychology

Anti-Bullying Professional (ABP) Advanced Certificate of Mastery Qualifications

● Certified Anti-Bullying Professional 1 of 25 in New Jersey

● Certified Anti-Bullying Specialist

● Certified Substitute Teacher

● Restorative Justice trained with practical experience

● CPR and defibrillator certified

● Proficient with the HIBster reporting system

● Powerschool Trained

● PLC lead of the School Safety and Climate Team

● High standards and expectations for students Behavior.

● Ability to mass manage large groups of children

● Strongly skilled in classroom management and school culture.

● Self-starter, willing to take on responsibilities outside of the role.

● Implementation of Social Emotional Learning through Character Education

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