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Work History
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Allen Lex

Blackwood,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Catapult Learning, specializing in transforming educational environments through counseling, coaching, and multicultural sensitivity. Successfully spearheaded initiatives that elevated academic standards and emotional support, resulting in measurable improvements. Core competencies include de-escalation techniques and progress monitoring, with a strong focus on fostering professional growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement in educational settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Counselor

Center of Family Services
Glassboro, Nj
08.2019 - Current
  • Counseled youth across multiple centers.
  • Cultivated strong connections with youth and team members.
  • Guided youth in achieving targeted objectives.
  • Ensure seamless workflow by managing responsibilities during both daytime and overnight hours at Glassboro.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.

Associate Director Promoted to Director

Catapult Learning
Camden, Nj
08.2017 - 11.2024
  • Spearheaded establishment and scalability of a thriving school within a school initiative in alternative education settings.
  • Transformed underperforming school by strategically improving emotional support initiatives.
  • Enhanced management capabilities through school directorship.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with parents and school staff.
  • Directed efforts towards improving academic standards, implementing policies effectively.
  • Provided support in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Established budgets and tracked expenses to drive operational efficiency.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executive leadership review.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Teacher Promoted to Lead Teacher

Catapult Learning
Philadelphia, Pa
08.2010 - 08.2017
  • Held role of Teacher in a specialized educational environment.
  • Advanced into a leadership role, fostering professional growth among instructors in alternative learning environments.
  • Exited role to establish a fresh initiative for the organization in Camden, New Jersey.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Assistant Teacher Promoted to Lead Teacher

CEP
Philadelphia, Pa
08.2001 - 06.2009
  • Assisted in alternative education programs for middle and high school students.
  • Specialized in working with emotional support students.
  • Managed a team of students, teachers and assistants as a Lead Teacher.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Assistant Teacher

Fun Kids Child Care
Philadelphia, Pa
08.1997 - 06.2001
  • Commenced role as assistant teacher in Preschool classroom.
  • Elevated to lead teacher in a preschool classroom.
  • Gained success as an educator by implementing suitable teaching practices for preschool children.
  • Fostered strong connections with parents, children, and staff.
  • Evaluated student work using established criteria.
  • Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Arizona

Masters Degree - Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Arizona

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Counseling and coaching
  • Progress monitoring
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Client advocacy
  • Safety management
  • Professionalism and ethics

References

Available upon request.

Leadership Experience

  • Created a school within a school alternative education program.
  • Revamped another program into a larger and more successful program.
  • Helped many students continue on with their educational careers and meet goals beyond school.

Communication Skills

  • Presented and implemented budgets
  • Built new programs within the school community
  • Established relationships with parents and community
  • Presenting professional developments
  • Hiring and firing of staff.
  • Communication with staff about expectations and goals

Timeline

Residential Counselor

Center of Family Services
08.2019 - Current

Associate Director Promoted to Director

Catapult Learning
08.2017 - 11.2024

Teacher Promoted to Lead Teacher

Catapult Learning
08.2010 - 08.2017

Assistant Teacher Promoted to Lead Teacher

CEP
08.2001 - 06.2009

Assistant Teacher

Fun Kids Child Care
08.1997 - 06.2001

Bachelors Degree - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Masters Degree - Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

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