ALISON MUNSHI
Educator
Cape Canaveral,FL
Summary
I am a hard-working, passionate educator and advocate with diverse professional experiences ranging from organizing new non-profits to conducting home visits with new parents, keeping education at the cornerstone of every opportunity. Abuse prevention is my passion, and I desire a career within an organization that aligns with my values and interests.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welcoming Schools Facilitator
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Planned and facilitated engaging LGBTQ-inclusive workshops for elementary schools with the Welcoming Schools program.
- Used diverse advocacy strategies and motivational approaches to support families and increase schoolwide acceptance of LGBTQ students.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Annandale, VA
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-5, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Conducted staff meetings and small group instruction as the Reading Specialist.
- Created and implemented creative classroom lessons as the Advanced Academics Teacher.
Prevention Specialist
Eckerd Connects
Melbourne, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Presented accurate information on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs following the Botvin Life Skills program.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Monitored progress towards students' service plan goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations at a Title 1 school and the surrounding community.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help provide for students' social, emotional, and physical needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings.
- Supported
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student strengths.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Family Support Specialist
National Children's Advocacy Center
Huntsville, AL
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Created and lead online parenting classes for clients seeking reunification with their children.
- Developed and conducted online and in person trainings on LGBTQ-affirming care for social workers, teachers and other youth-serving professionals.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent child sexual abuse.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop strong and lasting positive parenting skills.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Created Social Media campaign during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Content Writer
West Coast Surrogacy
Aliso Viejo, CA
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Contracted to interview current employees and create a Policies and Procedures Manual for agency's case workers.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Gestational Surrogate
West Coast Surrogacy
Aliso Viejo, CA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Helped a loving family by carrying twins through surrogacy
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with surrogacy agency, medical providers and intended parents.
Director of Development
Action Adoption Services
Dayton, OH
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Wrote and received grant for expanding foster and adoptive children's programming.
- Developed and managed children's weekly support group program
- Revised, coordinated and facilitated foster parent training classes
- Conducted supervision home visits of adoptive families
6th Grade Teacher
Owens Intermediate School
Houston, TX
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented creative Language Arts and Social Studies lessons to a diverse student population in a Title 1 school.
- Created a Community Service Club for 6th graders.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher conferences.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, OK 08.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Mount Vernon, OH 09.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
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Volunteer Experiences
- Current: Facilitator of PFLAG's Parents/Caregivers of Trans Youth Support Group; Board Secretary of TransYouth Liberation
- Previous: TransFamily Support Services Regional Director of Huntsville, AL; Co-founder of GLSEN Greater Huntsville; Board Member and Facilitator for PFLAG Huntsville; Contributing Writer for LGBTeen Magazine; Member of YMCA's LGBTQ Initiative Task Force Committee, Foster parent to 3 children, ages 2-11, Created Food for Kids Program that fed 21 children weekly through donations, Youth soccer coach and referee; Facilitated a 'Books for Kids' program that provided 5,000 books to children affected by Hurricane Katrina in Lake Charles and New Orleans, LA; Volunteered with non-profits in Nicaragua, East Africa, Haiti and India
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