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Hannah Cook

Shelby,NC

Summary

Motivated Paraprofessional with solid several-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Energetic camp counselor offering several years of of hands-on experience guiding, supervising and overseeing campers engaged in camp activities. Well-versed in planning age-appropriate activities and leading and supporting campers. Responsible and mature individual with strong grasp of emergency procedures paired with first aid and cpr certification.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Cleveland Vocational Industries
Shelby, NC
05.2020 - Current
  • Monitors the progress of individuals with disabilities, and provides feedback to supervisors.
  • Plans and supervises games, crafts, and other recreational activities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Manages workplace technology and assists individuals with disabilities in using educational software.
  • Contributes to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all individuals with disabilities.
  • Attends professional development training related to job responsibilities.
  • Communicates confidential details about individual behavior and performance with supervisors and authorized parties.
  • Records and maintains accurate individual records.
  • Organizes classroom spaces to meet individuals' learning needs, and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Supervises individuals with disabilities in classrooms, halls, break rooms, community settings, and other outings.
  • Assists individuals with special needs in completing work-based tasks and understanding material.

Intern

Flint Hill Baptist Church
Shelby, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Spread faith through various evangelistic means, Bible readings, and group activities.
  • Encouraged and engaged with congregation and visitors to promote church mission.
  • Recorded attendance data from each children's ministry activity to track member engagement levels.
  • Coordinated and organized special events such as VBS, Daycamp, and Wacky Wednesdays to boost community interest.
  • Developed lesson plans based on curricula and core church beliefs.
  • Collaborated with other ministries within the church to ensure that all programs were running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
  • Presented and prepared weekly Bible lessons for children's ministry events.
  • Fostered a warm and welcoming community to nurture youth and inspire a life of discipleship.
  • Led worship services, including music selection, during VBS.

Camp Counselor

Crowders Camps
Gastonia, NC
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Acted as an ambassador for the camp to families by communicating about the campers' experiences via social media.
  • Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the camp community.
  • Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities, such as recreational activities, team times, Bible studies, etc.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events.
  • Promoted team-building exercises such as scavenger hunts and ropes courses.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring, ensuring that Scripture was the priority in my mentoring style.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to youth development and outdoor education, ensuring that everything led back to discipleship and the Gospel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies, Youth Discipleship

Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
12-2024

Family Ministry, Psychology, Music Education

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Educational assistance
  • Social support
  • Reading support
  • Classroom support
  • Arts and crafts
  • Activity scheduling
  • Group activity implementation
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • First aid and CPR

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR
  • Ministry Safe
  • Medication Administration
  • Abuse Prevention
  • Active Support
  • Autism
  • Boundaries
  • Challenging Behaviors
  • Early Childhood Education

Actively Working on Certifications In:

  • Dementia
  • Diversity
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Health & Safety

Volunteer

Relevant Church, Lake Wylie

  • High School Camp Counselor
  • Counselor to Students with Special Needs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern

Flint Hill Baptist Church
05.2024 - 08.2024

Camp Counselor

Crowders Camps
05.2021 - 05.2023

Paraprofessional

Cleveland Vocational Industries
05.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies, Youth Discipleship

Gardner Webb University

Family Ministry, Psychology, Music Education

Charleston Southern University

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