Denaja Cook
Lakeland
Summary
Skilled Enrichment Staff Member with experience in developing and implementing diverse enrichment activities. Strengths include creativity, communication skills, and ability to foster positive relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrated success in driving participant engagement and fostering holistic development. Committed to providing stimulating environments that encourage learning and growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Enrichment Staff Member
Boys & girls club of Polk county
Lakeland
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated engaging activities for youth in after-school programs.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational and educational events.
- Collaborated with team members to plan weekly program schedules.
- Monitored participant behavior to ensure a safe environment.
- Developed creative lesson plans that encouraged teamwork and inclusion.
- Trained new staff on activity guidelines and safety protocols.
- Actively participated in school events such as field trips, assemblies, parent-teacher conferences.
- Encouraged creative thinking through problem-solving activities designed to stimulate critical thinking skills.
- Participated in meetings with administrators, staff members, parents or community partners concerning program goals and objectives.
- Coordinated volunteers from the community who provided extra assistance with classroom tasks or special projects.
- Implemented new ideas and initiatives into the curriculum which enhanced learning experiences for all participants.
- Assisted teachers in planning lessons, grading assignments, and preparing materials for class instruction.
- Organized and facilitated engaging activities for students to increase their knowledge in various subject areas.
- Monitored student progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Ensured a safe and respectful learning environment for all students at all times.
- Utilized technology such as computers, iPads, smart boards. in order to enhance learning opportunities for students.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by providing a positive attitude towards students' abilities and achievements.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members on developing engaging lesson plans and curriculums tailored specifically towards meeting the needs of each student.
- Adhered strictly to all safety regulations when supervising students during outdoor recreational activities or field trips.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Coached students in using video and social media storytelling to improve visual intelligence of projects.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
- Delivered group lectures and hands-on demonstrations to instruct students.
Education
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Creative problem solving
- Peer mentoring
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Assessment strategies
- Assessment creation
- Activity facilitation
- Student assessment
- Decision-making
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project coordination
- Activity coordination
- Critical thinking
- Self motivation
- Creative thinking
- Goal setting
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Peer relationships
- Group facilitation
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Behavioral management
- Verbal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Conflict management
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional intelligence
- Presentation skills
- Detailed instruction
Accomplishments
- A high honor gpa award
Timeline
Enrichment Staff Member
Boys & girls club of Polk county
11.2022 - Current
Lakeland Senior High School
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