Matthew Cook
Batesburg,SC
Summary
Driven by results, I excelled as a Small Group Leader at the US Army National Guard, enhancing group communication and inclusiveness. Leveraging skills in facilitation and Microsoft Office, I tailored educational content, significantly boosting participant engagement. My approach, blending assertiveness with cross-cultural sensitivity, led to measurable improvements in curriculum effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Group Leader
US Army National Guard
06.2015 - 04.2024
- Served as a mentor figure within the small group setting, offering guidance on both academic and personal matters.
- Managed diverse groups of individuals, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Improved communication skills among group members through targeted icebreakers and team-building exercises.
- Assessed participant needs at the beginning of each session, tailoring content accordingly for maximum engagement and relevance.
- Implemented data-driven assessments to measure participant growth over time, identifying areas for improvement in the curriculum design process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC05.1996
Skills
- Inclusiveness
- Assertiveness
- Negotiation
- Salesmanship
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Facilitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Common Facility Development Instructor Course
Small Group Instructor Training Course
Army Basic Instructor Badge
IT Networking and Cisco Routing Cert
Timeline
Small Group Leader
US Army National Guard
06.2015 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School