Motivate students to use critical analysis in all aspects of life and voice their opinions.Utilize supplemental resources to enhance understanding.Create lectures, projects, and exams that cover course material while meeting the interests of the students.Advise students on academic opportunities, career possibilities and job searching techniques. Work with librarians to build a collection of literature that supports the curriculum of my course and sociology in general.Classes taught include: Sociology; Family Violence; Juvenile Delinquency; Alcohol, Drugs & Criminal Justice Policy; Police Management & Supervision; and Race, Class, Gender and Crime.

Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of the Drug Treatment Court (DTC).Researched and wrote the Michigan Drug Court Grant Application, Memo of Understanding, Local Administrative Order, Statement of Intent, Phases, Eligibility Criteria, and other relevant DTC forms.Served as Drug Court Case Management Information Systems administrator. Supervised probation clients, monitoring compliance with court orders.Acted as a liaison between court employees, service providers, the SCAO, and participants. Conducted pre-sentence investigations, including background checks and sentencing recommendations. Certified in Law Enforcement Information Network.Created and maintain a comprehensive index of referral services.

Instruct new employees in both formal and informal restaurant policies. Exhibit public speaking skills while directing customers in a unique dining experience.Apply strong interpersonal skills through superior customer service and teamwork.Supervise severs and perform opening/closing procedures, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately.Certified in TIPS training Procedures to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving.

Intern for the Sergeant of Policy, Planning and ResearchInteracted with government agencies across the country for research purposes.Reviewed budgets and solicited donations for research projects.Designed and proofread surveys and interviews and re-wrote official government documents. Designed PowerPoint presentations and other visual aides to present proposals.