Althea Rose Abruscato
Black Hawk,CO
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of youth and families through a social justice lens. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning and access. Ability to creatively collaborate with youth and colleagues. Positive attitude and adaptability within diverse and dynamic situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
TEENS, Inc. - New Explorers Learning Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Took children on regular field trips meant to inform, engage and cultivate social emotional learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Restorative Practices Coordinator
TEENS, Inc.
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Partnered with administration to cultivate a restorative culture in the school community, using proactive and responsive approaches when harm occurs due to behavior challenges/conflict
- Recruited advocates for RP in educators, students, families, and community members
- Advocated for educators and students in Student Support Team meetings
- Taught social emotional curriculum to classes and small groups, focusing on themes such as empathy, affective dialogue and problem solving
- Provided basic training to staff on Restorative Practices
- Organized school data to inform staff of any positive trends in school climate
- Demonstrated and modeled connection circle facilitation in the classroom, debriefing with both teachers and students to build a sense of community
- Supported students and teachers inside the classroom and on the playground through observation, coaching, and modeling restorative language
- Developed creative interventions for students
Teen Center Director
TEENS, Inc.
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Built positive, consistent relationships with teens
- Provided supports and interventions for teens
- Directed youth employment program: interview, hire and review five youth employees at all times
- Acted as adviser for 4-6 students in high school, developing life effectiveness skills, applications and resumes, and connecting advisees with other resources
- Addressed discipline needs when challenging behavior occured
- Scheduled, planmed, facilitated teen center activities and events, including events for the wider community
- As needed, developed individual curriculum for students in need of specialized curriculum because of interests or learning challenges
- Planned and implemented day trips and overnight camping trips to develop leadership skills and build relationships
- As needed, assisted with other program implementation such as leading trail crews or teaching classes
- Participated in trainings necessary to become a Certified Prevention Specialist
- Collaborated with staff in all other programmatic areas in order to ensure best possible environment for youth participants, and to offer youth opportunities across a wide range of disciplines.
Account Executive
Boulder Weekly
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
- Managed sales cycle to maintain solid customer base.
Sales Representative, Bartender, Server
Bier Thirty Bottle & Bistro
01.2012 - 04.2014
Assistant Editor
Alligator Juniper Literary Magazine
08.2009 - 05.2011
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emphasis on Literature & Photography
California College For The Arts
Oakland, CASome College (No Degree) - Summer Writing Program
Naropa University
Boulder, COContinuing Education - Emotional Roots of Human Development
Naropa University
Boulder, CO01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Letters
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ05.2011
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health
- Emergency Medical Technician, Yavapai Community College
- Wilderness First Responder, National Outdoor Leadership School
- Certified Prevention Specialist, Colorado Providers Association
- Early Childhood Education Center Director, Early Childhood Council of Colorado
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
TEENS, Inc. - New Explorers Learning Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Restorative Practices Coordinator
TEENS, Inc.
08.2017 - 05.2022
Teen Center Director
TEENS, Inc.
04.2015 - 09.2019
Account Executive
Boulder Weekly
08.2014 - 03.2015
Sales Representative, Bartender, Server
Bier Thirty Bottle & Bistro
01.2012 - 04.2014
Assistant Editor
Alligator Juniper Literary Magazine
08.2009 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Emphasis on Literature & Photography
California College For The Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Summer Writing Program
Naropa University
Continuing Education - Emotional Roots of Human Development
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Letters
Prescott College
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