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Tracee Cooper

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Self-directed educator and innovative thinker with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems. Seeking a position with the opportunity for new challenges and professional development and advancement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI
09.2012 - Current
  • Developed curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Provided support as a substitute teacher when needed.

Online English Teacher

Independent Contractor
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - Current
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 30 hours each week.
  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
  • Worked with students between the ages of 5  and 50.

Facilitator/Career Development Specialist

Maximus/ Randstad US
Milwaukee, WI
11.2010 - 02.2011
  • Developed and facilitated workshops on job readiness for W-2 participants (Max Academy)
  • Assisted job seekers with resume/interview preparation and job leads.
  • Documented and tracked the job seekers progress by using the CARES system.

Teacher

Travis Technology High School
Milwaukee, WI
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Taught a Careers course to 12th graders.
  • Taught African American History and Literature to 9th graders.
  • Created rigorous and relevant lesson plans.

Special Education Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Developed individualized education plans for students.
  • Taught adapted classes to students with special needs.
  • Assessed and graded the students academic abilities.

Special Education Aide

Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa, WI
08.2005 - 06.2006
  • Served as a teacher assistant for Math and Reading classes.
  • Taught study skills classes to students with special needs.
  • Supervised students and helped to maintain order in the classroom. 

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
2003

Skills

  • Exemplary verbal and communication skills
  • Works well independently and under supervision
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with different constituencies of people
  • Exercises good judgement and discretion when interpreting and applying policies
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Can identify priorities and research/solve problems accordingly
  • Great at multitasking
  • Affiliations

    Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated since 1998

    Timeline

    Online English Teacher

    Independent Contractor
    01.2017 - Current

    Teacher

    Milwaukee Public Schools
    09.2012 - Current

    Facilitator/Career Development Specialist

    Maximus/ Randstad US
    11.2010 - 02.2011

    Teacher

    Travis Technology High School
    09.2008 - 06.2010

    Special Education Teacher

    Milwaukee Public Schools
    09.2006 - 06.2008

    Special Education Aide

    Wauwatosa School District
    08.2005 - 06.2006

    Bachelor of Arts - Communications

    Alverno College