Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development Certificates
Certification
References
Timeline
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Al-Qumar Cooper

Newark

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Newark Public Schools, excelling in behavior management and individualized support. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and engage families effectively. Skilled in crisis intervention and documentation, consistently enhancing student performance through tailored instruction and innovative lesson planning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Union County Youth Detention-Shelter, Community Access Unlimited
Elizabeth
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.

Leave Replacement Teacher

ESS Substitute Teacher Agency
Cherry Hill
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
  • Developed and implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe, productive learning environment.

Teacher and Curriculum Planner

Union County Youth Detention-Shelter, Community Access Unlimited
Elizabeth
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.

College Readiness Access Coach Part-time

Community Access Unlimited
Elizabeth
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Created individualized plans and monitored the progress of students toward set college enrollment objectives.
  • Mentored youth in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
  • Communicated effectively with parents, and administrators regarding academic progress.

Tutoring and Childcare

Self-Employed
Newark
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.

Second Grade Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
  • Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
  • Participated in school events such as field trips, assemblies and special presentations.
  • Attended professional development sessions in order to stay up-to-date on best practices for fourth grade instruction.

Substitute Teacher

Source 4 Teachers
Cherry Hill
12.2015 - 09.2016

Independent Childcare and Tutoring
Newark
07.2014 - 11.2015

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark
09.2013 - 06.2014

Computer Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark
09.2012 - 06.2013

Education

B.A - Sociology

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
05.2008

NJ Standard Teaching Certificate -

Seton Hall
South Orange, NJ

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Individualized support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Documentation skills
  • Family engagement
  • Communication skills

Professional Development Certificates

  • Positive Behavior Supports- Rutgers University
  • Nurtured Heart Approach-Howard Glasser Nurtured Heart Institute
  • CPR trained

Certification

  • Positive Behavior Supports Professional Development Series-Rutgers University
  • Nurtured Heart Approach-Howard Glasser Nurtured Heart Institute
  • CPR Certification- Red Cross

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Union County Youth Detention-Shelter, Community Access Unlimited
04.2024 - Current

Leave Replacement Teacher

ESS Substitute Teacher Agency
04.2024 - Current

Teacher and Curriculum Planner

Union County Youth Detention-Shelter, Community Access Unlimited
03.2021 - 04.2024

College Readiness Access Coach Part-time

Community Access Unlimited
03.2021 - 04.2024

Tutoring and Childcare

Self-Employed
07.2020 - 03.2021

Second Grade Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020

Fourth Grade Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher

Source 4 Teachers
12.2015 - 09.2016

Independent Childcare and Tutoring
07.2014 - 11.2015

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2014

Computer Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2013

B.A - Sociology

Fairleigh Dickinson University

NJ Standard Teaching Certificate -

Seton Hall

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