LaVetra S. Cooper
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Objective: To work for an organization that focuses on the social and educational development of children, thus allowing me the latitude to equip the students with the tools and skills necessary to become productive citizens.
Work Experience
Community Charter School of Excellence, Teacher (March 2019-October 2019)
•Provided instruction in a variety of subjects including reading, math, science, social studies, and writing which was sensitive to the cultural, racial, socioeconomic and religious differences among my students
•Assigned homework, created lesson plans, prepared exams, and evaluated students
•Created portfolios, administered easy CBM, administered Developmental Reading Assessments for third grade students
Marion County Public Schools, Substitute Teacher (July 2016-March 2017)
•Develop lesson plans in accordance with the district’s philosophy, goals and objectives for Varying Exceptionalities and Exceptional Education Students
•Establish and maintain order in the classroom
•Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
•Take all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials and equipment
•Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and school board policies
Kelly Educational Staffing, Substitute Teacher (November 2016-June2017)
• Provide instructions and organize the classroom environment to enhance student learning in the absence of the primary teacher
•Provide effective classroom management
The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Education Program Manager (August 2014- November2016)
•Manage day-to-day interactions with administrators, academic and enrichment staff, including reporting.
·Provide instructional guidance, curriculum, and tools to educators.
·Manage the Team Up Program by defining desired outcomes, monitoring objectives, and communicating goals
·Create, maintain, and disseminate educational materials
·Manage vendors who provide support to the education-related areas of the Team Up Program
·Collaborate with staff on educational materials for the Team Up Program.
·Work with staff to ensure that we are meeting the needs of educational programming for the Team Up students
·Manage the evaluation process.
·Assist with the development of the annual budgets and monitor budgets of the programs
·Maintain all education program files within JCC guidelines
Florida State College at Jacksonville, Adjunct Instructor (January 2015-June 2015)
·Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
·Provide guidance for students in a nurturing environment
·Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in
·Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
·Participate in ongoing training sessions.
·Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
·Maintain grade books, grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
·Utilize various curriculum resources for special needs adults
Holy Rosary Catholic School, Before and After School Care Supervisor/Substitute Teacher/Office Manager (September 2011- August 2014)
·Maintain a professional and positive attitude
·Provide guidance for students in a nurturing environment
·Supervise student activities to ensure safety at all times
·Coordinate student activities
·Work with team members to form a supportive work environment
·Treat students with dignity and respect
·Greet parents with salutations and smiles
·Help students to establish good habits
·Provide homework assistance
·Create lesson plans
·Test children on standardized exams
·Tutor children in reading and math
·Accept tuition payments
·Post tuition payments in our internal system
Long Branch Elementary School, Apprentice (August 2010- June 2011)
·Assisted mentor teacher
·Supervised students in grades K-2
·Tutored students in grades K-2
·Created lesson plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Customer Service Representative (January 2000-March 2010), Senior Advisor (2001-2003), Teleworker (2003-2010)
·Provide subject matter expertise to front line employees
·Monitor customer service telephone line
·Process production counts
·Process personal leave requests
·Update time sheets
·Assist team leader with front line staff reviews
·Offer coaching to front life staff
·Resolve provider inquiries
·Coordinate the resolution of inquiries
·Troubleshoot minor problems accessing the web
·Perform claim entry
·Communicate with internal/external customers
·Provide guidance and education to Providers regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield of FL insurance products and benefits
Education University of Florida
Post-Baccalaureate Degree, Master of Education
August 2010-July 2011
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science,Workforce Education and Development
August 2008
Certifications Child Development Associate-CDA Credential, July 2008
Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Education Program, November 2007
Leadership and Management for Childcare Center Directors, June 2007