1. EDITH J. COOPER
1623 Elaine Rd, A
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 302-5805 • Ejcooper1024@gmail.com
Pioneering, community-driven, “take charge” professional with a diverse career
highlighted in education, human services and community outreach. Foster sustainable
community relationships on behalf of youth, homeless youth and those who experience foster
care.
EDUCATION
MASTERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY (2014)
BACHELORS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY (2003)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Millennium Community Schools Oct 2015–Present
Substitute Teacher K-8 Sep 2014–Jun 2015
2015-2016:
 Working as the ELA Intervention Teacher to assist students in the improvement of their
reading, comprehension and writing skills
 Attend weekly staff enrichment meetings to discuss the latest teaching skills and how to
implement them in the classrooms
2014-2015:
 Worked as the intermediate Art teacher to help students bring their artistic talent to surface
 Empowered students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and
ethical users of information
 Instructed students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and
daily living skills through a defined course of study
Franklin County Children Services Jun 2015–Oct 2015
Case Manager I
 Worked with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner
 Worked collaboratively with parents, children, and families
 Identified supports, and other community partners to establish objectives and facilitate
achievement of goals
 Balance of critical thinking skills and empathy for individuals
 Accurately documented into activity logs, safety assessments and family assessments to
determine if children are in a safe environment
Ohio GuideStone Aug 2014–May 2015
Youth Mentor
 Provided a wide range of services to at-risk children and their families
 Provided assistance with job seeking skills to middle and high school youth
 Developed a cooperative plan of action with youth to formulate positive steps to be taken to
achieve, maintain and understand resilience
 Worked with youth to eliminate all barriers to educational achievement and family harmony

2. Columbus City Schools Oct 2009–Jun 2010
Substitute Teacher K-12 Aug 2013–Jun 2014
2009-2010:
 Completed a 1-year contract as a 7th
grade Science Teacher at the Linden McKinley Stem
Academy
 Implemented lesson plans, assigned student class work and homework, and maintained
classroom control and discipline
 Completed a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting
from the day's events
 Edited student reports/ for proper grammar and punctuation
 Participated in Parent-Teacher conferences
2013-2014:
 Carried out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teachers
 Created environments that were conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students
 Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives
 Employed instructional methods and materials that were most appropriate for meeting lesson
objectives
Magic Johnson Bridgescape Learning Academy Aug 2010–Aug 2013
Office Manager/EMIS Coordinator/School Operations Manager
 Worked closely with school principal to ensure quality and proper operation of the school
 Met with parents and students for enrollment.
 Inputted new applicants into ECourse, School Options Enrollment Systems (SOES), and the
Emerging Markets Information Systems (EMIS) databases
 Attended quarterly meetings with other districts for EMIS trainings
 Networked with community organizations to locate speakers for student career/professional
day
University of Phoenix, Columbus Campus Jun 2004 – Mar 2006
Corporate Education Liaison
 Constructed relationships with non-profit, government, military and educational communities
for business development
 Effectively communicated unique educational opportunities by rallying enthusiasm via
Education Fairs, Information Tables, Lunch & Learns, Information Meetings, and Career Fairs
 Increased enrollment and attendance in higher education through the delivery of written
speeches, creating 150-200 recruitment leads per month, with a 20% app-in ratio of students
Volunteer
Junior League Club of Ohio, Inc.
Non-profit organization geared toward assisting in the education of youth across the Columbus,
Ohio area by providing annual scholarships.
Simsa Mentoring Program
Non-profit organization helping young girls to become empowered through education.
Reference Upon Request
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