Open To Work
Janine Cook
Culver
Summary
Dedicated and skilled sewing with over 10 years of experience in educational settings. Expertise in mentoring and supporting diverse student needs in both special education and general academic environments. Successfully implemented individualized strategies that resulted in improved student performance and engagement, while maintaining a positive and organized atmosphere. Committed to leveraging unique educational insights and leadership abilities to enhance training processes and foster professional development in the educational sector.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Director of Benson
Culver Education Foundation
Culver, IN, United States
08.2013 - Current
- Facilitated the daily lives of 45 to 46 teenage girls, navigating their unique challenges and developmental phases.
- Acted as an emotional resource for residents, providing support and guidance to promote their well-being.
- Empowered girls to embrace leadership roles while attending to their individual needs and fostering a nurturing environment.
- Organized special meals and wellness activities to encourage healthy habits among residents.
- Collaborated closely with a counselor to ensure academic support while overseeing dormitory life and residents' responsibilities related to chores and community bonding.
- Maintained a clean and organized dormitory, reinforcing the importance of personal responsibilities.
- Cultivated relationships with the girls by supporting their participation in sports and extracurricular activities.
- During summer sessions, assisted in the sewing room, preparing uniforms including kilts, pants, and jackets for campers. I am the Lead seamstress during the summer and working with uniforms and providing sessions to work with the students to help get their uniforms corrected.
- Facilitated proper fitting and sizing of uniforms for campers, ensuring all were appropriately outfitted.
- Completed sewing alterations and attached patches for camp uniforms as required.
Paraprofessional - Special Education
Fargo Public School System
Fargo
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Functioned as a one-on-one support for a special needs student, providing tailored assistance and guidance.
- Coached and mentored the student while enforcing behavioral rules and regulations effectively.
- Contributed confidential insights to the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) developed by teachers.
- Documented daily behavioral progress and collaborated on positive reinforcement strategies to support the education plan.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding the student's progress and provided status updates.
- Job-shadowed the student off-campus, facilitating travel via Fargo Public Transportation while ensuring the student's safety.
- Acted as a liaison between the student and employer to ensure the successful achievement of established goals.
- Multitasked to assist the Special Education Teacher in supervising other students while the one-on-one student participated in independent studies.
Special Education Tutor
Lemoore Union Elementary School
Lemoore
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Tutored a Special Day Class comprised of 4th to 6th grade students, catering to their diverse learning needs.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities, projects, and holiday-related assignments, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Provided instruction in Math, Language Arts, and Social Skills, fostering academic growth and development.
Special Educational Aide
Joint Educational Services in Special Education
North Judson
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Tutored emotionally challenged students from Kindergarten through 5th grade, providing personalized academic support.
- Prepared necessary documentation and facilitated one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions.
- Managed challenging behaviors among special needs students, employing strategies for effective learning environments.
Detention Aide
North Judson-San Pierre School
North Judson
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Served as a disciplinarian for students in grades K through 5, guiding them in their behavioral improvements.
- Provided tutoring assistance to students assigned to the detention room, fostering their academic progress.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of the weekly school newspaper and other classroom requests as directed by staff.
Full-Time Substitute
Virginia Beach Schools
Glenwood
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Acted as one of three full-time substitute teachers for students from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Was selected to serve as a special education substitute for 12 weeks during the regular teacher's medical leave, demonstrating adaptability and commitment.
Skilled Cellular Phone Operator
Motorola
Libertyville
05.1994 - 05.1997
- Performed as a quality assembler for one of the leading cellular companies globally, ensuring high production standards.
- Volunteered in a Quality Assurance Inspector role, working overtime to minimize product defects below company averages.
- Adhered to established assembly directives and templates to produce cellular phones in a fast-paced environment.
- Troubleshot assembly issues while collaborating effectively with supervisors and coworkers to maintain a positive team atmosphere.
- Ensured that the assembly line was adequately stocked with components, meeting the company's operational objectives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource
University of Mary
Fargo, North Dakota08.2013
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Ancilla College
Donaldson, United States05.1987
2 Years of College - undefined
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, U12.1984
Skills
- Recruiting
- Screening
- Hiring
- Performance Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Paperwork Processing
- Typing
- Sewing all my life with 4-H and in my family
- Alterations
- Coaching
- Training
- Mentoring
- Behavioral Documentation
- Job Shadowing
- Assembly
- Quality Assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Management
- Emotional Resource
- Leadership Support
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
working with teenage students and having them sew their own buttons on.
Certification
CPR training
LANGUAGES
English Native
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
$71000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Resident Director of Benson
Culver Education Foundation
08.2013 - Current
Paraprofessional - Special Education
Fargo Public School System
08.2007 - 05.2012
Special Education Tutor
Lemoore Union Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2007
Special Educational Aide
Joint Educational Services in Special Education
08.2003 - 05.2004
Detention Aide
North Judson-San Pierre School
01.2001 - 05.2003
Full-Time Substitute
Virginia Beach Schools
09.1997 - 06.2000
Skilled Cellular Phone Operator
Motorola
05.1994 - 05.1997
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Ancilla College
2 Years of College - undefined
Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree - Human Resource
University of Mary