Nohemi Cook
Summary
Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than 10 years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Floyd Tallatoona Head Start
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Kept a filing system for each student
- Responsible for attendance reports and family involvement.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Kid's Stop Learning Center
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Served as an interpreter for Hispanic Families during IEP meetings and Parent-Teacher conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Bridge Academy
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted Lead teacher with classroom management and supervision, lesson plans, small and large group activities, gathering WSO, writing observations, and preparing materials needed for our lessons.
- Communicated with families on a daily basis
- Translated documents such as newsletters, school announcements, and other documents from English to Spanish.
- Served as translator during IEP meetings and Parent-Teacher conferences.
- Maintained a filing system of each individual student.
Education
Paraprofessional Certificate - GACE
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA06.2017
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA08.2015
Technical Certificate - ECCE
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA08.2012
GED -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA02.2011
Skills
- Community Resource Coordination and collaboration
- Home Visits
- Head Start Performance Standards
- Case Management
- Report Analysis
- Business Writing
- 10-Key Proficiency
- Process Optimization
- Program File Distribution
- Bilingual English- Spanish
Accomplishments
*Became a USA citizen in April, 2017
*Won Employee of the month several times at Floyd Tallatoona with the most nominations.
* Attended all required BFTS training (up-to-date)
*Approved bY BFTS and Governor Office to work in a school setting with children.
Hiking, Running, singing, and piano.
I enjoy being outdoors and in contact with nature. My favorite trails are Mountain Goat and Frost Chappel at Berry College. Also, I enjoy singing Gospel at my church and playing my piano and guitar.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Family Advocate
Floyd Tallatoona Head Start
08.2020 - 09.2023
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Kid's Stop Learning Center
10.2017 - 05.2020
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Bridge Academy
10.2013 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional Certificate - GACE
Dalton State College
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Technical Certificate - ECCE
Chattahoochee Technical College
GED -
Chattahoochee Technical College
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