Alesha Cooke

3105 Pleasant Garden Rd, Apt 3D Greensboro, NC 27406

alcooke@uncg.edu
(404) 545-4878

EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Public Health Degree Candidate
Expected Degree Award Date: May 2015
Concentration: Community Health Education
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2011
Major: Psychology
RESEARCH RELATED EXPERIENCE
Research Study, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Research Assistant
2014-Present
o Recruit participants, administer colorectal cancer risk surveys, and determine eligibility
for enrollment into the Implementing Evidence-based Approaches to Reduce Disparities
in Colorectal Cancer Screening research study.
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Utilize a web-based survey and database system (REDcap) to collect and manage data
within a HIPAA compliant platform.
Analyze results of Fecal Occult Blood Test.

Research Seminar, Spelman College

Student Research Assistant
Spring 2011
o Observed twenty to thirty young children in their natural learning environment
o Recorded verbal and nonverbal interactions on behavioral assessment
o Explored the use of the arts in learning for youth
Small Group Research Project, Spelman College
Student Experimenter
Fall 2010
o Examined the effects of cognitive priming on goal pursuit
o Collected data from fifty members of the student population
o Analyzed findings using SPSS and reported in a final research report
STUDY ABROAD
University of Ghana Legon, Legon, Ghana West Africa
Developmental Studies
Fall 2009
Legon Primary School
Teacher
o Taught English and Mathematics to fourth grade level students
o Developed daily lesson plans for teaching that enhanced student performance
o Discussed impact of HIV/AIDS

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Greensboro, NC
Program Aide
01/2015-Present
o Initiate and operate a well rounded program that will meet the mental, social and
spiritual needs of disadvantaged youth
o Secure and coordinate services by outside agencies
o Train and supervise program volunteers
Mental Health Association in Greensboro Greensboro, NC
Intern
Spring 2015
o Create health communications plans for events involving the organization
o Maintain an updated database including donors and grant funding
o Assist in the screening of clients for mental illness
SunTrust Bank
Greensboro, NC
Teller II
03/2013-08/2014
o Provided industry leading client service
o Identified referral opportunities and made appropriate referrals to platform
employees to support the financial health of clients
Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Candor, NC
Counselor/Teacher
02/2012-01/2013
o Led a group of fifteen to twenty youth through a variety of daily activities aligned
with treatment goals and building life skills, while providing group and individual
counseling
o Provided feedback, growth experiences, and recognition for youth to enhance
confidence and self-esteem
o Ensured successful development of the youth through cognitive behavioral
therapy to help youth define their life goals and then help them achieve those
goals
US Census Bureau
Atlanta, GA
Enumerator
Summer 2010
o Assisted households with completing 2010 census questionnaire
o Verified census data for accuracy
o Explained the importance of census questionnaire to community residents
Morehouse College Upward Bound
Atlanta, GA
Tutor Counselor
Summer 2008
o Assisted ten to twelve students with daily homework and skill building
assignments
o Provided guidance and counseling for future goals and personal matters
o Gave continuous feedback about performance in the program

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

Eta Sigma Gamma
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College
SKILLS
Language: Proficiency in Japanese Language and Twi Language
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS and Lotus Notes

2013-Present
2011-Present