Tyesha Cooper
Human Services
Columbia,SC
Summary
Self-motivated human service worker with more than five years of helping those in the community, ten years of customer service, and education. Diligent in trying to help those in need and to enhance the well-being of individuals in need of potential resources. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Richland County School Districts
Columbia, SC
09.2005 - Current
- Supporting the school during short-term periods of teacher absence
- Taught different subjects and different grade levels
- Preparing and administering tests
- Ensuring classroom management by setting rules and limits
- Communicating with parents, pupils, and other teachers on a regular basis
- Employed lecture, demonstration, and discussion teaching methods in class
- Reinforced skills such as independence, problem-solving, and goal-setting
- Followed policies and regulations in keeping progress notes and student records, and in making the necessary reports - Performed regular progress monitoring and completed any necessary quarterly reports
- Health room (certified nursing assistant) aide
- Assist with various duties such as dismissal, lunch, and field trips
- Monitor and discipline students when needed
Election Poll Worker/Seasonal
Richland County Voters Registration Office
Columbia, SC
11.2000 - Current
- Assured that suitable voting procedures were followed
- We diligently enforced the regulations of the Elections Code and promptly reported any irregularities observed
- Assisted in setting up locations before and after polling
- Provide voters with clear instructions on the appropriate voting procedures
- Assisted voters to sign in on the rolls
- I provided guidance to newly registered voters, ensuring they found their way to the polling table.
Community Service Staff support
Wateree Community Actions, Inc
Columbia, SC
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Linked potential clients with community services and resources to help meet their needs
- Retrieved client's information from storage per case managers requests
- Scanned documents for easy retrieval
- Verified information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate
- Assist clients with information dealing with housing and energy assistance needs
- Dispersed incoming mail
- Filed paper backup copies of client information.
Case Management Aide
Heartshare Human Services of NY
Brooklyn, NY
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Assist families, children, and senior citizens in guiding them to community resources such as dementia care, medical assistance, living arrangements, and more
- Assist the Social Worker in assessments, care planning, evaluations, and monitoring of clients after a plan of care is determined
- Filing paperwork
- Data Entry.
Education
Certificate - Essential Skills For Success
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC 07.2021 - 08.2023
Master's - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Benedict College
Columbia, SC 01.1996 - 05.2003
Skills
Organizational abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Good communication skills
Attention to Detail
Self-Motivated
Relationship building and management
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Customer service
Social services
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certificate - Essential Skills For Success
Midlands Technical College
07.2021 - 08.2023
Community Service Staff support
Wateree Community Actions, Inc
04.2017 - 10.2017
Master's - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
05.2012 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Richland County School Districts
09.2005 - Current
Case Management Aide
Heartshare Human Services of NY
07.2003 - 06.2005
Election Poll Worker/Seasonal
Richland County Voters Registration Office
11.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Benedict College
01.1996 - 05.2003