WILLEAH COOKS
Cordova,TN
Summary
Education professional prepared to contribute to student success and classroom efficiency. Background in supporting instructional activities and enriching educational experience for students. Valued team collaborator with focus on achieving educational goals and adapting to evolving classroom needs, displaying strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Willow Oaks Optional School
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated small group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, ensuring each learner received personalized attention and support as needed.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
Nursing Student
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Child Care Associate
Futuristic Learning Center
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Worked with supervisors to facilitate snacks, arts and crafts and nap time
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 4 years of age
Cashier
Cash Saver
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice
- Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts
Cashier
Benny's Supermarket
Opelousas, LA
07.2006 - 11.2012
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LAAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2016
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas, LA05.2007
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom support
- Student safety
- Student supervision
- Early childhood education
- Smartboard
- Parent-teacher communication
- Elementary education
Timeline
Specialized Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Southwest Community College
08.2018 - 05.2021
Child Care Associate
Futuristic Learning Center
01.2016 - 08.2019
Cashier
Cash Saver
02.2015 - 07.2015
Cashier
Benny's Supermarket
07.2006 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College