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Carolyn Tovar Miranda, Ed.D

Fort Worth

Summary

A dynamic professional with extensive experience as a specialized foster parent, excelling in individualized planning and crisis intervention. A retired crisis intervention police officer with a proven track record in community engagement, achieving a 19% decrease in violence through strategic partnerships. Skilled in behavior management and youth mentoring, dedicated to fostering safe environments for at-risk youth.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Foster Parent

Child Protective Services Childlink
Chicago
06.2013 - 06.2024
  • Supported the development of healthy life skills through positive reinforcement and guidance.
  • Developed individualized plans to meet each child's unique emotional and physical needs.
  • Monitored progress of each foster child in order to identify areas of improvement or concern.
  • Taught criminal justice training to At-Risk youth in efforts to enhance their knowledge on how to interact with Law Enforcement Personnel.

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
Chicago
06.1992 - 01.2023
  • Created and updated curricula and lesson plans for Chicago Police academy instructors.
  • Frequently consulted with parents to overcome classroom obstacles impacting at-risk students.
  • Facilitated 120 strategy meetings annually with community and law enforcement to strengthen partnerships.
  • Delivered 480 hours of thorough police reporting, call taking, and Dispatch training for Office of Emergency Management Communication (OEMC) 911 center personnel.
  • Established and managed Expanded Anti-Violence Initiative program, resulting in 19% reduction in violence across five high-risk Chicago districts.
    Collaborated with over 376 community leaders to form a task force targeting youth drug and gang-related violence.

Security Officer

United States Department of Army
Frankfort
08.1986 - 07.1988
  • Trained military soldiers in West Germany on behavior regulations and security procedures for terrorist prevention and public safety.
  • Received Commander's Coin from US Department of Army for exceptional contributions to security operations.

Education

Doctorate in Education - Organizational Leadership

Argosy University
Chicago, Illinois
01.2012

Masters of Science - Public Safety, Terrorism and Homeland Security

Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, Indiana
01.2007

Masters of Science - Law Enforcement Administration

Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, Indiana
01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement

Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, Indiana
01.2003

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Individualized planning
  • Crisis intervention (12 years)
  • Youth mentoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Community engagement

Certification

  • Illinois State Certified Crisis Intervention (CIT) / Negotiations Officer for (Mental Health) (Youth) and (Veterans) 120 hours (2012)
  • Completed 40 hour Certification as a Domestic Violence Trainer (2016)
  • First Aid Heart Saver Instructor (American Heart Association) (2015)
  • First Aid Basic Life Support Instructor Essentials (American Heart Association) (2015)
  • US Department of Army Commander's Coin (Made history as the first Civilian to be awarded the US Army Commander's Coin)
  • Inducted into the National Honors Scholars Society, (2007)
  • Illinois State Police Leads Initial Certification (1992)
  • Illinois State Licensed Foster Parent (2013)
  • Attained certification after completing 40-hour Illinois State Instructor's Academy

Affiliations

  • St. Sabina Academy School Board Member

Accomplishments

  • Life Saving Award from the Chicago Police Dept
  • Commanders Coin from the Dept of Army
  • Established an anti violence program that contributed to crime reduction in Chicago

References

References available upon request.

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Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time off4-day work weekPaid sick leave401k match

Quote

TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THY HEART LEAD NOT UNTIL YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, BUT IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE SHALL DIRECT THY PATH
PROV. 3:5,6

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Specialized Foster Parent

Child Protective Services Childlink
06.2013 - 06.2024

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
06.1992 - 01.2023

Security Officer

United States Department of Army
08.1986 - 07.1988

Doctorate in Education - Organizational Leadership

Argosy University

Masters of Science - Public Safety, Terrorism and Homeland Security

Whiting, Indiana

Masters of Science - Law Enforcement Administration

Whiting, Indiana

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement

Whiting, Indiana
Carolyn Tovar Miranda, Ed.D
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