Brian Welch
Muskegon
Summary
Dedicated Student Support Specialist with a focus on fostering student well-being and engagement. Proven ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with families to enhance student achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Duck Creek Learning Center
Muskegon, MI
12.2024 - 06.2026
- Facilitated student support services, addressing individual needs and promoting engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and support services provided.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding student achievements and areas for improvement.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in student support initiatives.
- Supported students' emotional well-being through individualized counseling sessions and group workshops on topics such as stress management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution.
- Assisted students in developing effective time management skills leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Implemented early intervention strategies for at-risk students resulting in decreased dropout rates.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Bus Driver
Reeths-Puffer Schools
Muskegon, MI
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Safely operated school buses, ensuring timely transportation for students.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Managed student behavior during transit, fostering a respectful and secure environment.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation plans for special events.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding schedules and any delays.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily routes, incidents, and maintenance activities.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
Operator
GE Aerospace
Muskegon, MI
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Application Engineer
Trophy House
Muskegon, MI
09.2012 - 05.2020
- Operated heat press machinery to apply designs on various substrates efficiently.
- Monitored temperature and pressure settings to ensure quality production standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and maintain performance.
- Collaborated with design team to optimize layout for print accuracy and material usage.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste during the heat transfer process.
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
Muskegon, MI
09.2012 - 05.2020
- Supervised daily inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of premises to identify security breaches or contraband items.
- Managed emergency response situations, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain order.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and safety procedures to enhance team performance.
- Monitored inmate behavior and documentation, ensuring accurate reporting and incident management.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall security measures within the facility.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
Criminal Justice
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MIGED - undefined
Reeths Puffer High School
Muskegon, MISkills
- Patience and composure
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork orientation
- Creativity and innovation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional support
- Parent communications
- Positive role model
- Parent communication
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Student support
- De-escalation techniques
- Life skills instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved students behavior which led to a student becoming more involved in learning and wanting to do a better job.
- Achieved different certificates by completing different classes with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Hand gun training
- Absenteeism Training
- TCIS Verbal De-Escalation Training
- Michigan SAT Suite Staff Training
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Duck Creek Learning Center
12.2024 - 06.2026
Bus Driver
Reeths-Puffer Schools
10.2022 - 12.2023
Operator
GE Aerospace
05.2020 - 07.2022
Application Engineer
Trophy House
09.2012 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
09.2012 - 05.2020
GED - undefined
Reeths Puffer High School
Criminal Justice
Muskegon Community College