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Anna Fondren

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in juvenile justice and criminal justice, combining academic excellence with practical experience in case management, teaching, and research.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Specialist/Case Manager

CENTER FOR URBAN TRANSFORMATION
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Houston’s Fifth Ward youth and their families to overcome inequitable access to resources and unequal treatment in the justice system
  • Effectively managed caseload 25+ clients and their families
  • Collaborated with local schools to meet youth educational and personal needs
  • Tripled caseload within a month through strategic outreach efforts.

Juvenile Justice Doctoral Teaching Assistant

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed effective lesion plans for 30 undergraduate students per semester at a medium sized university
  • Crafted lesson plans that incorporated multiple methods of learning that contributed to undergraduate student success
  • Taught criminal justice classes in various formats, including face to face, hybrid and remote
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Juvenile Justice Doctoral Research Assistant

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Conducted independent research that significantly contributed to the field of juvenile justice literature
  • Presented research findings at prestigious professional conferences to disseminate knowledge and engage with the academic community
  • Collaborated with tenured professors on their research projects, aiding in advancing their areas of expertise
  • Demonstrated expertise in peer-reviewing submissions for social science academic journals, ensuring quality and validity of published work
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to identify trends, protections and patterns

Criminal Justice Graduate Assistant

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Instructed and supported undergraduate criminal justice students as secondary teaching instructor, enhancing their understanding of complex concepts
  • Provided individualized tutoring to students in need, reinforcing their grasp of criminal justice principles
  • Conducted regular office hours to meet with students, offering guidance on academic performance and strategies for improvement

Adult Probation Intake Officer Intern

MCLEAN COUNTY COURT SERVICES
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with individuals recently sentenced to probation or court supervision
  • Managed confidential legal information by creating and organizing files for defendants, facilitating efficient case management
  • Maintained accurate records by entering defendants’ data into a shared Excel spreadsheet and database

Resident Assistant

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY HOUSING SERVICES
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Responded promptly to crises and emergencies within a building housing 600 students while on call
  • Collaborated with coworkers, staff, and campus resources to accomplish job tasks
  • Resolved student conflicts by using critical thinking and conflict mediation techniques
  • Enforced residence rules consistently and documented rule infractions in a timely manner

Education

Ph.D. - Juvenile Justice

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
12.2023

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Illinois State University
Normal
05.2017

Skills

  • Strategic outreach
  • Case management
  • Research and analysis
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Data management and analysis
  • Tracking Client Progress
  • Individualized Education
  • Family Relations Expertise
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Records Management
  • Resource Navigation

Timeline

Youth Specialist/Case Manager

CENTER FOR URBAN TRANSFORMATION
06.2023 - Current

Juvenile Justice Doctoral Teaching Assistant

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 05.2023

Juvenile Justice Doctoral Research Assistant

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 05.2023

Criminal Justice Graduate Assistant

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2018 - 05.2019

Adult Probation Intake Officer Intern

MCLEAN COUNTY COURT SERVICES
01.2017 - 05.2017

Resident Assistant

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY HOUSING SERVICES
08.2014 - 05.2016

Ph.D. - Juvenile Justice

Prairie View A&M University

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Illinois State University

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