Anthony Higdon
New York,NY
Summary
Creative Career Preparation Specialist, offering over 20 years of experience working with youth, developing and implementing course curriculums. Experience includes a solid background in youth council, teaching, mentoring, and the organization of personal growth and youth leadership programs. Inventive, hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and Leadership skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Preparation Instructor
Brooklyn Job Corps Academy
06.2005 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' social and professional needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Organized and implemented after school theater arts program in Brooklyn and South Bronx Job Corps centers to improve student retention, while building self esteem and an appreciation for arts and culture.
- Organized and implemented character building groups and the Men of Vision mentoring program for young men on center
- Acted as SGA Advisor and co-advisor in Brooklyn Job Corps and South Bronx Job Corps centers
- Served as EEO Officer in Brooklyn Job Corps and South Bronx Job Corps centers.
Case Manager
Boys And Girl's Harbor
10.1999 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Utilized the arts, specifically writing and drama to aid youth in character building and personal development
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Psychology
College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Pl, New Rochelle, NY 1080505.1997
Skills
- Teaching
- Counseling/problem solving
- Planning and Coordination
- leadership
- Ability to use alternative creative measures to enhance learning and improve personal and professional growth
Timeline
Career Preparation Instructor
Brooklyn Job Corps Academy
06.2005 - Current
Case Manager
Boys And Girl's Harbor
10.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Psychology
College of New Rochelle
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