Ricky Belton Jr
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
A highly qualified and experienced expounder providing comprehensive oversight and direction to students, parents, and stakeholders. Highly qualified to deliver consistent and collaborative decision making with the teacher, parents, and students rooted in best practices. Committed to adherence of all rules and policies governing student affairs and conduct. Data oriented and capable of disaggregating data from numerous assessments with training in Synergy, 504 Plans, and IEP's as diagnostic and academic target identification as a means to meet the needs of all student profiles by studying and reporting student outcomes at the elementary and high school levels. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Specialist
Grand Rapids Learning Center GRPS
2023.08 - Current
- Responsible for safe and conducive environment for 50 high school students on Grand Rapids Community College campus
- Exploration of 4 major college campus tours throughout Michigan
- Support students with internal and external interventions and mentors
- Created school data boards involving real time data and goal setting for attendance, courses needed, courses completed
- Facilitation of parent-teacher meetings as in-house mediation and intervention
- Responsible for schedule making and course selection placement and intake appointments for GRLC
- Collaborated with guidance counselor and principle by monitoring number of truancies and tardiness on daily basis Facilitated and promoted P.B.I.S.(Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) by creating SEL classroom
- Collaborated with family support to remove barriers of any sort
Youth Advocate
C. A Frost Elementary GRPS
2019.02 - 2023.08
- Responsible for ensuring that scholar's social and emotional skills are development in all areas of life such as education, health, housing and relationships. Interacts with co workers, administration, Title 1 students, parents, and community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
- Visits with identified Title 1 students to seek suitable options to help resolve concerns.
- Assists Title 1 students with being proactive in making choices that will lead to their success.
- Encourages and works with parents/guardians to actively participate in decision-making process designed to impact their Title I child's educational growth.
- Develops positive relationship with Title I students, staff, and parents. Works as part of school team and assists with creating safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning.
Clerk
United States Post Office
2020.04 - Current
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy
- Moved bulk containers and large parcels with forklifts
- Planned routes and service updates to improve customer satisfaction
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed
- Sorted mail according to size, shape and destination
- Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release
- Monitored performance of junior team members and offered support
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Eligibility Specialist
State Of Michigan Department Of Human Services
2007.02 - 2019.02
- Maintained caseload of average of 500-700 cases
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals
- Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes
- Established databases to track, analyze and automate eligibility application processes
- Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications
- Trained staff on current eligibility requirements and policies
- Built relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful program implementation
- Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility
- Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2004
Skills
Plan and Drive instruction according to data
Strong interpersonal skills
Advocate for parental and community involvement
Use school data for student outcomes
Excellent leadership qualities in
- Classroom management
- Parental Communication
- Behavioral Management
- Student Development
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop behavioral tracking spreadsheet.
- Achieved de-escalation by introducing restorative circles to scholars.
- Supervised team of 5 interns.
- Achieved scholar leadership by introducing student council to the school.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Lobby Management.
- Achieved SEL through effectively helping with PBIS.
Certification
CPI Training (2020-2024)
De-escalation Training
Affiliations
Deacon at Lighthouse Full Life Center
Leadership Commitment
As an administrator , I will:
•Focus on Data-Driven Results: Use raw and disaggregated data to support the culture and climate of the school
•Leadership: Coach, mentor, and challenge others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations and build positive relationships in and out of the organization.
•Commitment to Equity: Increase my pedagogical knowledge of the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of a diverse student population
•Innovative Problem-Solving: Approach work with a sense of possibility and see challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving, take initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions involving the community and stakeholders.
Timeline
Transition Specialist
Grand Rapids Learning Center GRPS
2023.08 - Current
Clerk
United States Post Office
2020.04 - Current
Youth Advocate
C. A Frost Elementary GRPS
2019.02 - 2023.08
Eligibility Specialist
State Of Michigan Department Of Human Services
2007.02 - 2019.02
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
CPI Training (2020-2024)
De-escalation Training
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