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Alexis Cooper
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Alexis Cooper

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Pa.

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Director of Educational Ministries & OperationsAssistant PrincipalElementary School TeacherDirector of Early Childhood Education

Work Type

ConsultingFull TimePart Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: NJPennsylvania
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hours4-day work week

Summary

Experienced and dedicated educational leader with a strong foundation in elementary education and school administration, complemented by extensive leadership in faith-based and community settings. Proven track record as a veteran teacher and Assistant Principal, skilled in instructional leadership, staff development, fostering positive school culture and student-centered learning environments that improve academic outcomes. Brings additional expertise as an Executive Church Administrator and Youth Ministry Director, with strengths in organizational management, program development, community engagement, and servant leadership. Adept at building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, facilitating collaborative initiatives, and leading with integrity, vision, and a commitment to holistic growth for students, families, and communities.

Overview

3
3
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Support - Long Term Substitute Teacher

Allentown School District (ESS)
Allentown, Pa.
01.2026 - Current
  • Delivers specialized small group instruction aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support students with identified learning needs in reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Utilized student performance data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and academic milestones, driving data-informed instructional decisions, targeted interventions, and continuous improvement in student achievement outcomes.
  • Collaborated in IEP meetings, delivering essential performance data and observations to inform educational planning.
  • Integrates classroom technology tools and district platforms to enrich lessons, resulting in 50% higher student participation.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify learning gaps and designed differentiated instructional strategies that improved reading, writing, and mathematics achievement, contributing to a 30% increase in student proficiency and overall academic growth.

Long Term Substitute - Multiple Positions

Bethlehem Area School District (STS)
Bethlehem, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided long-term substitute instruction across multiple grade levels, maintaining continuity of learning for an average of 20–30 students per classroom while ensuring consistent academic progress during teacher absences.
  • Assessed individual student needs and delivered customized instruction to foster measurable growth in reading and math skills.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of learner data to guide decision-making, facilitating targeted interventions and effective progress monitoring for diverse student populations.
  • Implemented Google Classroom to effectively structure instructional resources and facilitate timely feedback, promoting student engagement and academic achievement.
  • Developed and executed personalized instructional plans that improved student proficiency in literacy and mathematics while promoting academic and behavioral excellence.
  • Utilized ClassDojo to facilitate ongoing communication with families about student academic progress, behavior, and school events, enhancing parent engagement and supporting positive student outcomes.

Director of Educational Ministries & Operations

Brown's Chapel FWB Church
Newark, NJ
09.2019 - Current
  • Led annual Back to School Event, which increased volunteer participation by 50%, improved attendance at family events by 20%, and strengthened collaboration between faith-based, schools, and community partners.
  • Managed church and community-wide events, including holiday programs, cultural celebrations, and family festivals, strengthening relationships between the organization and the surrounding community.
  • Oversaw curriculum selection, instructional planning, and educational programming, ensuring alignment with biblical principles, organizational mission, and learner needs.
  • Facilitated strategic discussions during quarterly meetings with staff and volunteers, resulting in improved instructional consistency and alignment of content across diverse age groups.

Owner - Provider

Missie's Place Family Childcare
Allentown. Pa.
01.2011 - Current
  • Boosted library engagement by 50%, fostering a strong early literacy culture through daily read-aloud sessions and book-based activities.
  • Implemented research-based literacy practices, integrating dialogic reading and developmentally appropriate play-based instruction (DAP), which produced measurable growth in language comprehension for 90% of enrolled children within six months.
  • Administered the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to 100% of children within the first 45 days of enrollment, identifying developmental concerns early and facilitating timely interventions that improved early motor, language, and social skills by 25% on average.
  • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment that actively celebrated diversity, cultural differences, promoted a sense of belonging, respect for all families, and community relations.
  • Proactively engaged parents in their child's learning process by providing tailored suggestions for home activities, and fostered a collaborative partnership between school and home that enhanced student achievement.

Assistant Principal

Irvington Public Schools
Irvington, NJ
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Successfully built a collaborative and cohesive leadership team, leading to significantly improved communication, heightened morale, and enhanced teamwork.
  • Strategized effectively with the PTA to develop and implement initiatives that boosted parental participation by 40%. This included increased engagement in school activities, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities, fostering a stronger school community and enhancing student support.
  • Implemented restorative justice practices that led to a 50% reduction in disciplinary referrals and classroom disruptions. Training staff in PBIS promoted a more positive and productive learning environment, enhancing student behavior and overall school climate.
  • Due to significant gaps in literacy test scores, I collaborated with teachers to institute data-informed instructional cycles and monitor progress. Literacy achievement rose by 15%, and achievement gaps narrowed by 25%.

Elementary School Teacher

Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
09.2003 - 06.2006
  • Designed and aligned standards-based lesson plans following state curriculum, resulting in a 25% increase in overall student mastery of grade-level objectives within one semester.
  • Monitored student progress weekly using formative/summative assessments, providing data-driven feedback and adapting instruction, which led to a 15% boost in benchmark proficiency rates.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Increased student engagement by 35% through interactive instructional methods tailored to varied learner needs, including guided reading, hands-on activities, and technology-enhanced lessons..
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.

Education

Master’s Degree - Ministry Leadership

Pillar College
Newark, NJ
05-2023

Director's Credential - Early Learning And Child Care

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, Pa.
05-2013

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership and Administration

Seton Hall Univ.
South Orange, NJ
08-2001

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
01-1996

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Organization
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Community Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Data Driven Instruction
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Problem Solving & Decision–Making
  • Technology integration
  • Critical thinking
  • Teaching experience

Certification

  • NJ Standard Teaching Certificate
  • NJ Principal/School Administrator
  • Pennsylvania Administrative I Certification
  • PA Director's Credential

Work Availability

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Quote

"What you do has far greater impact than what you say."
Stephen Covey

Languages

English

Timeline

Learning Support - Long Term Substitute Teacher

Allentown School District (ESS)
01.2026 - Current

Long Term Substitute - Multiple Positions

Bethlehem Area School District (STS)
09.2023 - Current

Director of Educational Ministries & Operations

Brown's Chapel FWB Church
09.2019 - Current

Owner - Provider

Missie's Place Family Childcare
01.2011 - Current

Assistant Principal

Irvington Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2009

Elementary School Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Kean University

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership and Administration

Seton Hall Univ.

Master’s Degree - Ministry Leadership

Pillar College

Director's Credential - Early Learning And Child Care

Lehigh Carbon Community College

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