Subject matter expert in the field of student discipline. Background in managing student behavior and classroom management abilities. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Strong empathy and listening skills with the ability to effectively work with parents, teachers, and stakeholders within the community in which I serve.
Skills
Mastery of intervention strategies
Special education background
Ability to collaborate
Job readiness training
Excellent classroom management
Relationship building
First Aid/CPR
Collaboration
Experience
Lead Prevention and Intervention Specialist, 07/2016 to Current Rockdale County Public Schools – City, STATE,
Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the work-place.
Assist the Coordinator of School Discipline and Coordinator of School Safety, with various projects.
Oversee and coordinate restraint training throughout the District for all general education personnel's.
Oversee the Prevention and Intervention Department.
Supervise a team of nine Prevention and Intervention Specialists, review case files for compliance, assist with caseload management and assignment, monitor the referral process, action plan development, and exit process.
Create and maintain MOUs for the Office of School Safety Department at RCPS.
Monitor RCPS, out of school suspension data and create alternatives to decrease that number.
Assist with yearly updates of RCPS student handbook, student discipline matrix, and student code of conduct.
Serve as a Title IX K-12 Investigator for the RCPS District.
Facilitate case management meetings on all students that are transitioning back to RCPS District from detainment or other school Districts.
Meets with students returning from DJJ to insure smooth transition back into the RCPS District.
Assist with data collection for training programs.
Facilitate and schedule professional development opportunities for RCPS District personnels.
Conduct monthly meetings with administrators at various schools within RCPS District, to discuss important data as it relates to discipline in their building's.
Identify potential intervention team members within the school and works to build/maintain a comprehensive core intervention team at each site.
Provides students in individual and group formats with prevention/intervention skill in school and discipline problem resolution, conflict resolution, substance abuse and gang prevention, and other identified areas of student need.
Establishes individual relationships with each of the referred students to ascertain root causes of school disengagement and disruption.
Conduct conferences with staff and parents, as needed.
Identifies and leverages community resources to assist in intervention for individual students or groups of students.
Facilitates evidence and research-based group interventions.
Participates in student-centered meetings (RTI, SST, AST, LIPT, etc.) to provide assistance and input that may assist the student's support needs.
Works under the direction of the Director of School Safety/Security to develop and maintain a comprehensive system for monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and modify existing plan components as necessary.
Develops and submits monthly reports of activities and measures of program effectiveness to the Director of School Safety/Security.
Develops and submits annual reports related to Prevention and Intervention services and discipline.
Maintain a yearly Mindset Restraint Trainer Certification in De-Escalation Techniques (Crisis Communication) and restraints.
Assure the maintenance of student records in accordance with pertinent regulations and guidelines for confidentiality.
Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, or any criminal activity for which the employee becomes aware.
Serve as a liaison for RCPS District and Rockdale County Department of Juvenile Justice, Rockdale County Parks and Recreation, and Rockdale County Girls and Boys Club f America.
Performs other duties as assigned
Prevention and Intervention Specialist, 07/2013 to 07/2016 Rockdale County Public Schools – City, STATE,
Provide strategies for prevention/intervention skills, discipline problem resolution, conflict resolution, substance abuse and gang prevention, truancy, delinquency, drug use, etc.
Extrapolating data from discipline records to address the schools' needs for tests or other intervention data.
Provide training/classes for staff at Rockdale County High School and throughout the district.
Provides student in individual and group formats with prevention/intervention skill in school and discipline problem resolution, conflict resolution, substance abuse and gang prevention, and other identified areas of student need.
Conducts, as appropriate, classroom sessions with students; works to discover special needs or abilities of students, seeks to parent school dropouts, delinquency, drug use, etc.
Assists students in evaluation of their abilities through tests or other data.
Conducts conferences with staff and parents, as needed.
Maintains relationship with social service agencies and grant partners that can provide needed services for students.
Assures the maintenance of student records in accordance with pertinent regulations and guidelines of confidentiality.
Plans and participates in outreach and enrichment activities related to the grant as necessary.
Serves as advisory to youth program and activities when necessary in accordance with RCPS policies. Participates in facility and professional meetings, conferences, and staff development.
Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, or any criminal activity for which the employee becomes aware.
Performs other duties as assigned
Juvenile Probation Parole Officer 3, 09/2007 to 07/2013 Department Of Juvenile Justice – City, STATE,
Appointed by the District Director and Juvenile Program Manager, to serve as a Trainer/Instructor for District 5 (Gwinnett, DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, and Walton County), for the new PIT/OC (Physical Intervention Techniques/Oleoresin Capsicum) Policy.
Supervised and instruct staff on the proper way to execute self-defense and non-lethal intervention techniques.
Provide staff with the correct knowledge on how and when to use self-defense techniques.
Instruct a class of 10 - 15 adults.
Prepare and create lesson plans and Power Point presentations
Assigned as the youth's case manager who coordinates and provides services to the youth. Responsible for serving as the lead case manager for the High Intensity Team.
Manage the H.I.T.S. Program (Intensive Supervision Program).
Supervised two employees and up to fifty-four youths.
Plan and coordinate monthly community service projects and service learning projects for the youths.
Attend court hearings.
Serve on the interview panel for potential employee and assist with the training of these employees.
Attend IEP meetings.
Conduct and perform weekly audits on case files.
Maintain confidentiality of records following appropriate policies.
Develop supervision plans for clients based upon court orders and charges.
Meet with offenders, parent/guardians, school officials, and other parties to orient them to the conditions of supervision.
Monitor the youth's compliance with supervision plans by making home visits, checking attendance records, and other means according to established guidelines.
Provide intensive supervision and counseling to youth on Probation status within the target school.
Provide intervention services for all youth charged with committing a delinquent act on school grounds.
Initiate and complete the booking process for juveniles arrested and brought in for processing through the Juvenile Intake.
Participate in training as required by Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, identified needs, and supervisory direction and maintain constant familiarity with the Regulations for Juvenile Intake and Assessment, County policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Therapeutic Recreation, Expected in 05/2000 Benedict College - Columbia, SC GPA:
Magna cum laude graduate
High School Diploma: , Expected in 08/1996 Holly Hill Roberts High School - Holly Hill, SC, GPA:
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