Candace Sears
New Orleans,United States
Summary
Results-driven education professional equipped for role with strong background in program management and student engagement. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, developing enriching activities, and maintaining flexible solutions to meet evolving needs. Valued for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and steadfast focus on achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After School Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Spearheaded a district-wide after school program framework that reduced suspension rates by 40% within two years.
- Designed tiered intervention systems that improved student engagement and decreased chronic absenteeism.
- Served as a key member of the school leadership team, contributing to school improvement planning and student success strategies.
Dean of Culture
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Launched a restorative practice initiative that resulted in a 30% drop in behavioral incidents.
- Coordinated in-school suspension.
- Facilitated parent engagement programs improving home-school collaboration, for at-risk students.
- Supervised a team of paraprofessionals, interns, and behavioral aides to implement individualized support plans.
- Created systems for tracking discipline data to inform responsive practices and policy adjustments.
Behavior Specialist Team Leader
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Crisis prevention strategies.
- Conducted early interventions/behavioral support.
- Collaborated with the student support team and families on assessments, referrals, and behavior plans.
Cultural Behavior Specialist
Renew Schaumburg, New Orleans
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed an alternative program for students at risk of expulsion.
- Facilitated academic and behavioral reintegration.
- Delivered individualized, social-emotional support and behavior tracking aligned with school-wide goals.
Interventionist
L. B. Landry High School, New Orleans
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Identify trends and patterns in behavior, academic performance, or social-emotional challenges.
Mental Health Specialist
Hope Haven, Marrero
01.1999 - 08.2007
- Managed youth in a residential treatment setting.
- Facilitated community circles and self-sufficiency context.
Education
Master’s - Public Administration
Tulane SOPA
05.2026
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Southern University
05.2024
Skills
- School Culture & Climate Leadership
- Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS, MTSS)
- Restorative Practices & SEL Integration
- Staff Development
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
- Student Discipline & Support Services
- Family & Community Engagement
- Data Analysis for Behavior & Attendance
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Accomplishments
- Achieved %30 decrease in suspensions by introducing restorative practices for repeated behavior offenders.
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- CPR, First Aid & AED, ACS
Timeline
After School Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
07.2024 - 05.2025
Dean of Culture
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
07.2019 - 07.2024
Behavior Specialist Team Leader
Harriet Tubman Charter, New Orleans
08.2014 - 07.2019
Cultural Behavior Specialist
Renew Schaumburg, New Orleans
08.2012 - 07.2014
Interventionist
L. B. Landry High School, New Orleans
08.2010 - 07.2012
Mental Health Specialist
Hope Haven, Marrero
01.1999 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Southern University
Master’s - Public Administration
Tulane SOPA
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