Lindy Jo Cooper

Permanent Address: 5417 Forest Springs Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

Current Address: BOX 290786 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35229
404-718-9272
lindyjocooper@yahoo.com
E-portfolio- http://lindyjocooper.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Major: Early Childhood/Special Education/Elementary Education
Certification: Collaborative Degree (Birth-6th grade) Class B Certification
Restraint Training, HELP program
Highly Qualified, GPA: 3.6/4.0
STUDENT TEACHING
Rocky Ridge Elementary, Hoover, Alabama
Spring 2015
3rd grade: Taught a unit and numerous whole group lessons
Brookwood Forest, Mountain Brook, Alabama
Spring 2015
1st and 2nd grade: Taught lessons and completed Action Research Project
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Edgewood Elementary, Homewood, Alabama
January 2015
1st grade: Taught lessons to three EL students and assisted teacher with daily instruction
Oak Mountain Elementary School, Hoover, Alabama
Fall 2014
Kindergarten: Taught lessons in a special education classroom
Hand in Hand Child Care Center, Homewood, Alabama
Fall 2014
Pre-School: Taught lessons in an inclusive classroom using a Tobii Device
Erwin Intermediate (inner-city), Birmingham, Alabama
Fall 2014
4th, 5th, and 6th grade: Taught lessons in a self-contained classroom using AT (Adaptive Technology)
Wesleyan Middle School, Norcross, Georgia
Fall 2014
6th grade: Assisted teacher on the first day of school
Robinson Elementary School (inner-city), Birmingham, Alabama
Spring 2014
3rd grade: Taught and adapted lessons in an inclusive classroom
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Kindergarten: Taught lessons and worked cooperatively with the classroom teacher
Tarrant Elementary School (inner-city), Birmingham, Alabama
Spring 2013
Kindergarten: Assisted teacher with daily instruction
Cherokee Bend Elementary School, Mountain Brook, Alabama
Spring 2013
Kindergarten: Assisted teacher with morning activities and instruction
Brookville Elementary School, Brookville, Alabama
Spring 2013
1st grade: Assisted teacher with reading tests and daily instruction
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Professional babysitter, Birmingham, Alabama
Fall 2013-present
Provided scheduled care for local family with an infant and 3 year old.
Provided scheduled care for local family with a 12 year old who has Autism.
Provided scheduled care for local family with a 10 year old and a 6 year old who has Cerebral Palsy.
Middle School Tutor, Birmingham Alabama
Fall 2014-present
Provided daily, individualized tutoring for a 6th grade child specifically in language arts, math, and science.
Camp Happy Hearts Camp Director, Alpharetta, Georgia
Summer 2012, 2013,
and 2014
Eight week long summer day camp
For children ages 6-12 with a wide range of disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy,
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Turrets, and visual impairments.
Camp Director, Camp Happy Hearts, Alpharetta, Georgia
Created and Executed activities for children with special needs
Authored 8 counselors and 28 different campers each week
Corresponded with the Camp Supervisor and the camp parents

Summer 2014

Lindy Cooper
404-718-9272
lindyjocooper@yahoo.com
Camp Assistant Director, Camp Happy Hearts, Alpharetta, Georgia
Organized and Facilitated activities for children with special needs
Camp Counselor, Camp Happy Hearts, Alpharetta, Georgia
Supervised activities for children with special needs

Summer 2013
Summer 2012

Child Care Center Volunteer, Hand in Hand, Homewood, Alabama

Spring 2013
Assisted the teacher in an afterschool pre-school inclusive setting.
Dance for Downs, Birmingham Alabama
Fall 2013- present
Collaborated with others to raise awareness for Down Syndrome through events on campus
Exceptional Foundation Volunteer, Birmingham, Alabama
Winter 2015- present
Organized recreational activities for adults with Special Needs.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES, HONORS, AFFILIATIONS
Deans List, six semesters
Coordinator of Events, member, Chi Omega Sorority
Young Life, volunteer mentor, Vestavia Hills High School
Team Captain, Intramural Sports, Samford University
Campus Outreach, member
YWCA (Young Womens Christian Association), volunteer

Fall 2012-Spring 2015

Spring 2013
Spring 2012-Fall 2012
Fall 2013- Fall 2014
Spring 2012- 2014
Fall 2013

EXPERIENCE ABROAD
Jan Term Study Abroad: Samford University, Daniel House, London, England
Mission Trips: Simferopol, Ukraine and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Taught children in orphanages and assisted with various construction projects
Other Travel: throughout the Caribbean
SKILLS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS
Computer: SETS WEB, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Smart Board, Promethean Board, IMovie,
Windows Movie Maker
Training: ESL Training, Alabama Reading Initiative Training, HELP Restraint Training
Languages: conversational in French
Interests: Videography, Reading, Physical Fitness