Michelle Entz
Carson City School District
Dayton,NV
11
years of professional experience
Passionate educator dedicated to making a difference. Eager to continue to deliver impactful programs that inspire and empower youth. Proven track record in youth program development, group management, and community engagement. Skilled in creating meaningful conversations and experiences for young individuals. Valued for reliability, effective communication, and leadership abilities in team settings. Focused on achieving results by positively impacting one youth at a time.
Work History
Teacher
1 Year- Teaches Computer Science and Science Classes at Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City, Nevada
- Develops and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilizes diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Fosters positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and academic integrity.
- Incorporates technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
Juvenile Services Outreach Specialist
2 Years 8 Months- Developed successful partnerships with local schools and other organizations to implement prevention and intervention youth programs.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media content to increase awareness to support parents and community members with issues relating to youth.
- Managed a caseload of clients, providing diversion conversations from the juvenile system and guide them to community resources.
- Conducted surveys to understand community and youth needs, tailoring programs for greater impact.
Youth Advisor
1 Year 3 Months- Properly searched and booked juveniles into the juvenile system.
- Counseled youth in their varies crisis, such as suicidal ideation, waiting on programs, family problems, and more.
- Empowered the youth in detention to take ownership of their choices by providing opportunities to talk about their experiences and what they can do better.
- Implemented strategies to provide a safe and secure environment to the youth in the detention setting.
On-Call Youth Advisor
2 Months- Properly searched and booked juveniles into the juvenile system.
- Counseled youth in their varies crisis, such as suicidal ideation, waiting on programs, family problems, and more.
- Empowered the youth in detention to take ownership of their choices by providing opportunities to talk about their experiences and what they can do better.
- Implemented strategies to provide a safe and secure environment to the youth in the detention setting.
Senior Case Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Worked with families through the partnership of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
- Created case plans appropriately matching needs and goals for clients.
- Provided educational parenting classes to families across Lyon County.
- Collaborated with local schools and agencies to secure resources for clients, ensuring optimal support and care and prevent them going into the DCFS system.
- Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to clients.
Youth Advisor
1 Year 10 Months- Properly searched and booked juveniles into the juvenile system.
- Counseled youth in their varies crisis, such as suicidal ideation, waiting on programs, family problems, and more.
- Empowered the youth in detention to take ownership of their choices by providing opportunities to talk about their experiences and what they can do better.
- Implemented strategies to provide a safe and secure environment to the youth in the detention setting.
Internship
2 Months- Taught classes, such as team building, ropes courses, archery, and compass navigation to youth in an outdoor program setting.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns.
Unit Leader
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised five to seven summer counselors.
- Performed duties such as programming group and campfire activities.
- Collaborated with camp leadership staff.
- Conducted meetings with counselors to go over their tasks and responsibilities.
- Enhanced the counselors efforts by implementing effective communication strategies.
Respite Nanny
1 Year 7 Months- Nannied a family of three kids, one of the kid's had autism.
- Performed duties such as behavioral corrections, medications, feeding, bathing, and bedtime routines to the children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to the children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support the children's social and emotional growth.
Marketing Internship
1 Month- Preformed at-home basketball game promotions.
- Worked alongside Sports Information Director at William Jessup University.
Lifeguard
2 Months- Performed duties such as programming group and campfire activities.
- Collaborated with camp leadership staff.
- Learned and maintained first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Ensured swimmer safety among the campers by monitoring the pool area and enforcing rules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- magna cum laude graduate
High School Diploma
Skills
Planning community events and programming
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Life skills development
Client advocacy
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Accomplished Parent Education through implementing monthly awareness nights for parents and community members.
- Supervised team of five to seven members.
Timeline
Teacher
Carson City School District
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Juvenile Services Outreach Specialist
Carson City Juvenile Services
12.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Youth Advisor
Carson City Juvenile Services
09.2021 - 12.2022Read More
On-Call Youth Advisor
Carson City Juvenile Services
07.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Senior Case Manager
Lyon County Human Services
11.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Youth Advisor
Carson City Juvenile Services
01.2018 - 11.2019Read More
Internship
High Sierra Outdoor Institute
08.2017 - 10.2017Read More
Marketing Internship
William Jessup University
01.2017 - 02.2017Read More
Unit Leader
Salvation Army Camp Redwood Glen
06.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Respite Nanny
Mainsl
08.2015 - 03.2017Read More
Lifeguard
Salvation Army Camp Redwood Glen
06.2015 - 08.2015Read More
William Jessup University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Carson High School
High School Diploma
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