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Chicago, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Consult with students and family members to support academic enhancement, educational rights, and college planning objectives. Train parents on proper techniques and best practices for behavioral development and knowledge retention. Support decision-making during school selection and application process. Notable Achievements:▪ Apply expert knowledge of behavioral development and academic advancement; advise parents on the process of attaining professional evaluation for potential special-needs students.

Greater Chicago Area

Oversaw day-to-day operations for K-8 school comprised of approximately 500 students; worked to ensure achievement of academic and extracurricular objectives. Leadership responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, or termination for a team of approximately 50 employees. Notable Achievements:▪ Planned and supervised academic and extracurricular student activities including field trips, student government, book drives, and graduation events.

Greater Chicago Area

Promoted from Special Education Teacher role after six years of exemplary service; supervised a staff of 70 school employees and managed day-to-day school operations. Staff management responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, new-hire training, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination of employees. Established measurable academic goals and objectives; planned and supervised academic and extracurricular student activities. Created and maintained strong working relationships with students, parents, and faculty. Notable Achievements:▪ Developed community-based partnerships and parental incentive programs to enhance participation and increase community involvement. ▪ Recruited several community-based organizations including “Just Us Fellas”, “A Knock at Midnight”, and “Hip Hop Detox”; collaborated with group leaders to develop objectives for implementation of successful student mentoring programs. ▪ Facilitated faculty professional development training in several areas of concentration including classroom management, engaged learning, and non-violent crisis intervention.

Greater Chicago Area

Quickly earned full-time opportunity after beginning as a Substitute Teacher (1/2000) for the Chicago Public School (CPS). Supported students with traumatic brain injuries, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral disorders; academic areas of concentration included US History, African American History, and Spanish. Devised customized lesson plans for all students according to individual requirements and learning preferences.Notable Achievements:▪ Recognized with “Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award” (2003) for leadership and excellence.▪ Played an integral role in revising school curriculum as a member of the Behavior Modification Committee; obtained position as Social Science Department Chair (2004). ▪ Served as inaugural Student Development Coordinator (2002) to lead Mayor Daley’s summer work program; authored and achieved grant award for implementation of several student centered activities. ▪ Earned certification as a Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer (2002) and led successful training program for all school faculty members.

Greater Chicago Area

Provided case management services for children (6 months – 13 years old); performed child and family safety assessments as a liaison between foster children and adopting families. Managed all aspects (start through resolution) for over 25 cases; testified in court on a monthly basis to provide progress updates to Judiciary. Notable Achievement:▪ Conducted home and school visits with children and family to assess quality of care; developed and maintained case records and service documentation.

Greater Chicago Area

Educated and empowered at-risk youth residents (ages 14 – 19) with the knowledge and skills to overcome obstacles; implemented individualized treatment plans with an emphasis in behavioral development. Provided daily supervision, guidance, and support to residents; established nurturing trust-based relationships. Notable Achievement:▪ Delivered immediate and lasting results for several residents through effective social skills and life skills training.

Post-Master’S Certification - Educational Leadership, Administration

Master Of Arts (Ma), Secondary Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History