Jamie Cooke
Slidell
Summary
Motivated individual with a passion for helping others in their time of need, demonstrated through experience teaching special education students and assisting customers at Bath and Body Works. Thrives in high-pressure environments and is equally comfortable working at a slower pace. Currently transitioning to Louisiana, eager to return to full-time work once four children have settled into school. Work experience may be limited due to prioritizing raising children after time at the seminary in 2009 until youngest started kindergarten. Grateful for the opportunity to have been there for them and now looks forward to reentering the workforce. As a pastor's wife, has honed communication skills and knows how to make people feel valued and appreciated. Confident in ability to bring these qualities to any team or organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
10.2024 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Special Education Teacher
Bryson Elementary School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed individualized education plans by assessing student needs and collaborating with parents and support staff.
- Conducted assessments to identify learning challenges and adjust instructional methods.
- Advocated for student needs by participating in IEP meetings and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bryson Elementary School
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Gift Processing Secretary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC05.2006
Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
Certification
I have a certificate to teach special education.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
10.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bryson Elementary School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bryson Elementary School
06.2022 - 07.2023
Gift Processing Secretary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
North Greenville University
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