Elijah Cook Resume
ELIJAH COOK
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3020 S Sagamont Ave. Apartment D-16 Springfield, MO 65807
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Compassionate, creative, and enthusiastic with valuable experience in classroom administration, educational development and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile environments, I bring a student-centric approach to instruction. Equally comfortable when performing independently or as member of a team.
SKILLS • Experience working with children
• Creative in learning strategies
• Experience in creating fun and positive learning environments
• Communication and rapport building skills • Punctual
• Personable and outgoing
• Reliable and responsible
• Flexible and adaptive
• Passionate about helping others
• Respond well to constructive criticism
WORK HISTORY Child Care | In-Home Child Care-Taker - Springfield, MO DECEMBER 2019-CURRENT
• Nurture and care for children at the employer’s home
• Ensure safety of the children at all times
• Plan and prepare meals for the children, ages one and five
• Transport the children to and from school and other activities
• Follow instructions set by children’s parents
• Assisted in children’s physical and speech therapy with in-home therapists
• Organize and take part in leisure activities such as games, crafts, comics, outings, and exercise
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment inside and outside the home
Sales Representative | LuMax Medical LLC - Springfield, MO JUNE 2019-DECEMBER 2019
• Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services
• Utilized various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales
• Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business
Marketing Assistant | Capstone Real Estate Investments LLC - Carbondale, IL MARCH 2018 – MAY 2019
• Stayed updated with latest marketing concepts and techniques
• Managed efficient workflow between staff by coordinating documents, communication and creative materials
• Planned and executed internal and external events
• Assisted new residents in signing leases
• Gave tours of the apartment complex to prospective residents
Teacher | Beginning Steps Child Development - Rochester, IL JUNE 2016 – AUGUST 2017
• Established rapport with children ranging from ages of 6-12
• Ensured the safety of all children at all times
• Promoted physical, mental, and emotional growth and development by developing age-appropriate lesson plans
• Coordinated field trips for 30 to 40 children
• Influenced by example mature nature in the classroom
• Centralized the theme of taking responsibility for actions
• Directed small groups to finish in-class projects
• Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents
• Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences
Manager, Server, Bartender | Public House 29 - Rochester, IL JUNE 2015 – AUGUST 2017
• Responsible for restaurant operations
• An enhanced experience of leading large group that depended on crucial decisions
• Established long term customers for the restaurant
• Orchestrated large parties of between 25 to 150
• Incorporated friendly demeanor for all customers
• Knowledgeable about everything on the menu to give the customers the best dish
• Exhibited excellent customer service no matter the role played at the restaurant
EDUCATION Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 2019
Bachelor: Science and Marketing
REFERENCES
Current child-care employer: Tabitha Aleshire – ------------, Children’s Division worker
Former manager: Toni Porter – ------------, property manager for Capstone
Personal Reference: Olivia Hutcherson – ------------, School Based Support Specialist for Burrell Behavioral Health
ELIJAH COOK
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3020 S Sagamont Ave. Apartment D-16 Springfield, MO 65807
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Compassionate, creative, and enthusiastic with valuable experience in classroom administration, educational development and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile environments, I bring a student-centric approach to instruction. Equally comfortable when performing independently or as member of a team.
SKILLS • Experience working with children
• Creative in learning strategies
• Experience in creating fun and positive learning environments
• Communication and rapport building skills • Punctual
• Personable and outgoing
• Reliable and responsible
• Flexible and adaptive
• Passionate about helping others
• Respond well to constructive criticism
WORK HISTORY Child Care | In-Home Child Care-Taker - Springfield, MO DECEMBER 2019-CURRENT
• Nurture and care for children at the employer’s home
• Ensure safety of the children at all times
• Plan and prepare meals for the children, ages one and five
• Transport the children to and from school and other activities
• Follow instructions set by children’s parents
• Assisted in children’s physical and speech therapy with in-home therapists
• Organize and take part in leisure activities such as games, crafts, comics, outings, and exercise
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment inside and outside the home
Sales Representative | LuMax Medical LLC - Springfield, MO JUNE 2019-DECEMBER 2019
• Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services
• Utilized various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales
• Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business
Marketing Assistant | Capstone Real Estate Investments LLC - Carbondale, IL MARCH 2018 – MAY 2019
• Stayed updated with latest marketing concepts and techniques
• Managed efficient workflow between staff by coordinating documents, communication and creative materials
• Planned and executed internal and external events
• Assisted new residents in signing leases
• Gave tours of the apartment complex to prospective residents
Teacher | Beginning Steps Child Development - Rochester, IL JUNE 2016 – AUGUST 2017
• Established rapport with children ranging from ages of 6-12
• Ensured the safety of all children at all times
• Promoted physical, mental, and emotional growth and development by developing age-appropriate lesson plans
• Coordinated field trips for 30 to 40 children
• Influenced by example mature nature in the classroom
• Centralized the theme of taking responsibility for actions
• Directed small groups to finish in-class projects
• Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents
• Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences
Manager, Server, Bartender | Public House 29 - Rochester, IL JUNE 2015 – AUGUST 2017
• Responsible for restaurant operations
• An enhanced experience of leading large group that depended on crucial decisions
• Established long term customers for the restaurant
• Orchestrated large parties of between 25 to 150
• Incorporated friendly demeanor for all customers
• Knowledgeable about everything on the menu to give the customers the best dish
• Exhibited excellent customer service no matter the role played at the restaurant
EDUCATION Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 2019
Bachelor: Science and Marketing
REFERENCES
Current child-care employer: Tabitha Aleshire – ------------, Children’s Division worker
Former manager: Toni Porter – ------------, property manager for Capstone
Personal Reference: Olivia Hutcherson – ------------, School Based Support Specialist for Burrell Behavioral Health