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Provided leadership to the school staff, defined and clarified educational objectives. Directed and implemented the instructional programs of the academy. Coordinated and provided in-service growth opportunities for faculty and staff.

Change Is Coming to Louisiana, is a grass roots non-profit organization that is coming to push forward and work on social and political issues and connections made through Obama For America. Volunteers are continuing outreach within the city of New Orleans, LA

Manged, organized and trained over 500 volunteers for the 2008Presidential election. Implemented tri-parish voter registration drives yielding over 5000 new voters. Trained volunteers to use vote builder computer system. Organized and managed three satelite locations on election day.

Recruited, trained and managed over 500 volunteers and donors for the 2008 Presidential ElectionsRepresented federal candidates at various community events and church meetingsManaged a Get Out The Vote Campaign operation in Orleans Parish that increased voter turnout during the

Prepared courses and outline student plans for presentation using approved accelerated curriculum.Instructed and implemented a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, and audio visual aid, presentations.Prepared and administered test, evaluated the progress of students and discussed results with students, parents and school officials.Identified children individual learning needs, implemented tutorial programs for students requiring supplemental assistance, and reinforcement.Participated in faculty meetings, conferences and workshops.Under my tutorage Standard Achievement Test Scores increased by 90%

Assessed the need for social services and intervention in a low income area of New Orleans. I gained the support from family and established a non-profit organization named Now Faith Ministries. Utilizing my educational experiences and professional training, I provided Marriage and Family Counseling.Organized and implemented Youth Seminars and Retreats for Youth in danger of incarceration.Organized training programs for teens at risk for unplanned pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.Provided specialized services for battered women cases.Conducted psychosocial assessments, and education assessment for families and children in need of after school tutoring services.Wrote proposals for after school tutorial programs for children deficient in reading/comprehensionFostered an ongoing relationship with New Orleans Public School Principals and Teachers at William J. Fischer, Paul B. Habans, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Julius P. Rosenwald Elementary Schools.At the conclusion of this program I provided services to over 500 children. 80% of the children were eligible for promotion to the next grade level.

Directed and implemented the instructional programs of the Academy. Provided leadership to school faculty and staff. Defined and clarified educational objectives.

Trained and directed over 50 volunteers for reading program geared towards providing one-on-one tutorial to inner city children experiencing difficulty in reading/comprehension. Managed and directed programs curriculum for two sites in the New Orleans area.

Managed a highly complex foster case load for the State of Louisiana Tri-Parish RegionAssessed services and treatment needs for at risk families.Developed and implemented case plans for children, their families and foster parents.Conducted home assessments to ensure compliance with court orders and rehabilitative plan.Counseled children and used interventive techniques such as Reality Therapy, Play Therapy and Behavioral Modification.Conducted On-going assessments of treatment needs.Represented the State of Louisiana in Juvenile Court by presenting case plans and monthly progress reports, provided recommendations to Juvenile Court Judges based policies, procedures and principle congruent with the interest of the adjudicated youth in ward of the state.Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Member, provided input based on assessment findings and needs of the child and family in question.Provided guidance and support to entry-level case managers. Demonstrated highly specialized diagnostic/assessment intervention techniques as a service plan for sexually abused children with severe problems.Facilitated treatment and support groups for sexually abused children and their families.Several families were reunified as result of my outstanding job performance, which garnered the commendation from Juvenile Court Judge Lawrence LaGarde.

Marriage and Family Counseling Seminar with Dr. David SnorchSubstance Abuse and Drug Addiction TrainingGrassroots Community OrganizerProficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Word Perfect, Excel and Power PointStrong ties and commitment within the local churches

Conducted the applicability of transfer credits to specific Arts and Sciences Degree Programs.Responsible for ensuring those students' academic records were maintained and secured from any form of breach or intrusion.Supervised over 20 work-study students.Worked closely with Department Chairman's ensuring that students' records were n compliance with curriculum requirements.Participated in weekly staff meetings with Department Heads and provided information and updates from the Academic Counselor Office.Communicated changes in the organization to subordinate employees.Presented information on the availability of courses to perspective students and parents.Prepared and dispersed transfer materials to colleges upon student's request.Specialized TrainingChairperson, New Orleans Mental Health Advocacy Counsel - May 2005Organizer for Orange Day

Ms, Guidance & Counseling

Activities and Societies: Member of student union and official campus newspaper for city college.

Bachelor Of Science, Phiosophy, English

Activities and Societies: Campus newspaper

Bachelor Of Science, Liberal Studies

Master Of Science, Guidance & Counseling

18 plus hours of Psychology)