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Micah Cooper

Chicago,IL

Summary

Creative | Leader | Communication To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Mentor

Boys and Girls Club
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • Created fun learning exercises to keep students engaged, while reinforcing academic teachings
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
  • Taught positive interactions between students and others by creatively introducing manners, table etiquette, and problem-solving techniques
  • Counseled students regarding educational issues such as truancy, study habits and career planning.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

Summer Camp Counselor

Commonwealth Community Church
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Created a play-learning experience for students
  • Assisted in the proper use and understanding of materials to ensure every child's safety
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Greeted parents and provided them with progression reports daily
  • Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.

Cashier

Burlington Coat Factory
04.2020 - 08.2021
    • Provided exemplary customer service by maintaining a friendly atmosphere
    • Proficiently used basic computer and technical skills, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions
    • Responded adeptly to daily customer inquiries, while processing items in a timely manner
    • Executed the handling and processing of items weighing approximately 50 pounds.
    • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology - Psychology

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2023

Skills

    • Crisis Intervention
    • Youth Advocacy
    • Mentoring
      • Human Resources
      • Homework Assistance
      • Academic Assistance

Extracurricular Service

America Reads, Student Volunteer, 04/2019, 06/2023, Organized engaging bonding events and daily learning activities., Volunteered at a local elementary school, bi-weekly., Provided tutoring for students in grades 1 through 5., Helped to increase reading proficiency and social skills., Thoroughly studied and prepared students for end-of-year testing examinations, ensuring comprehensive academic support.

Timeline

Cashier

Burlington Coat Factory
04.2020 - 08.2021

Youth Mentor

Boys and Girls Club
09.2018 - 05.2022

Summer Camp Counselor

Commonwealth Community Church
06.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology - Psychology

Western Illinois University

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