Calvin Cress
Staten Island,United States
Summary
Proactive educator who is seeking an opportunity to make an impact on the leaders of tomorrow. Passionate leader who utilizes social-emotional support through extra-curriculum activities and utilizes networking ability to support the youth in the community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2011 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction outlined by the content teacher in all major core subjects.
- Assisted administration on introduction of P.B.I.S to paraprofessionals.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided professional development sessions that administered information for behavior interventions.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
Athletic Director
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed and enforced academic eligibility standards to promote student-athlete success in both sports and academics.
- Supervised all athletic teams and club activities.
- Fostered strong community relations with outreach programs, increasing local support and engagement.
- Developed and managed the athletic department budget.
Project Based Learning Instructor
NEW YORK CENTER OF INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Plan and Coordinate SYEP and its daily operations and activities.
- Deliver project-based learning curriculum including daily planning of programming and execution.
- Provide counseling and advocacy to support advocates and motivate program participants
- Ability to plan, develop, direct and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Academic Coach
ATHLIFE FOUNDATION
09.2012 - 09.2024
- Monitored student-athlete's academic performance as well as scheduled tutoring based on academic need.
- Coordinated life skill workshops with student-athletes.
- Analyzed data to improve student academic performance in the youth development program.
- Communicated with parents about academic progress of student-athletes in the program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education/Social Studies
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY06-2022
Skills
- Positive Intervention Behavioral Support
- Microsoft Office
- Academic Support
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking
- Google Suit
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with community partners to implement a Youth Empowerment Day in public schools.
- Collaborated with Lead (Leaders Embracing All Dreams) for personal development for the school community.
- Organized and assisted with activities during Black History Month.
- Collaborated with Brooklyn Nets for Career Day and attendance initiative to improve attendance.
Timeline
Athletic Director
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - 09.2025
Project Based Learning Instructor
NEW YORK CENTER OF INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
07.2021 - 07.2024
Academic Coach
ATHLIFE FOUNDATION
09.2012 - 09.2024
Paraprofessional
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education/Social Studies
Long Island University