Welcome!
I’m Serena Tucker-Cooke
A collaborative and learner centered higher education professional, that believes education has the ability to change lives, shift cultures and empower individuals.
Snapshot
Professional Statement
Throughout my life, I have approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and determination. My positive attitude has pushed me to learn from setbacks, overcome hurdles and celebrate successes. Possessing a growth mindset has allowed me to always learn and continuously improve.
Leadership Statement
I am a leader that is both creative and strategic.
I value honesty, integrity, inclusion, and service.
I practice an authentic leadership style that is fair, transparent and objective, as well as consistently demonstrating collegiality, sound judgement, and professionalism.
Gallup CliftonStrengths:
Strategic, Positivity, Relator, Learner, Belief
Diversity Statement
As a child of poverty and a first generation college student, I am so grateful for what higher education has brought to my life.
In the past, I felt I was not equal and that I did not belong in a professional world. Now, I strive to make sure that others know they are seen, valued and belong.
I continuously work toward a society where all people feel welcome and equal, and where differences are celebrated.
Targeted Skills
Professional
Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Team Building
Coaching and Mentorship
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Cultural Competency
Instructional Design
Research and Analysis
American Sign Language
Academic
Engagement & Retention
Accessibility and Inclusion
Student Development Theory
Adult Learning Theory
Active Learning
Life Skills Training
Learning Online
Universal Design for Learning
Academic & Career Coaching
Technology
Articulate360
D2L/Brightspace
Cornerstone
Blackboard
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Adobe Creative Cloud
Zoom, Teams, Slack
Panopto & Camtasia Video
Trello
Qualtrics
Banner
Recommendations
"Ms. Tucker-Cooke is known throughout the institution as an active leader and contributor. Faculty, staff, students, and administrators hold Ms. Tucker-Cooke in high esteem for her creativity, resourcefulness, caring, and solutions-focused approach to problems. Her professional, student-centered attitude aligns perfectly with the mission and values of GCC. She is consistently sought out to participate in various college working groups because of her leadership, organization, and critical thinking abilities."
"Ms. Tucker-Cooke has created and is delivering a solid online course. She is actively engaged with the students and stresses her availability to the class often. The delivery of feedback to students is consistently helpful, directive, and developmental in nature. The course content and overall layout of the course is well-structured and very easy to navigate. The regular use of instructor videos really helps to provide instructor presence throughout the course offering. All of the elements needed to make a high-quality online course offering have been met or exceeded. Well done!"
"Serena is talented, caring, intuitive, dedicated, and focused in her pursuits. She consistently sought constructive feedback so she could improve her writing and presentation skills. She is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets."
