Cedric J. Dorsey
Memphis
Summary
To obtain a position working in the related fields of education, children’s services, treatment, and/or criminal justice.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter
Mississippi Valley State University
03.2025 - Current
- My duties as a recruiter are to recruit prospective students and report, accordingly, follow up on recruitment contacts, assist with campus tours (when available), answer potential students’ calls, and assist students with problems pertaining to the admissions process.
- Office of Admission (Contracted Position)
Graduation Coach
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
07.2024 - Current
- In this position, my duties are to help students transition to high school and graduate by developing transition programs and vertical teams, collaborating with teachers, counselors, and advisors, connecting students with community organizations and programs, working with local mentoring programs and community coaches, and providing support to parents and guardians of students at risk of not graduating.
Adjunct Instructor
Mississippi Valley State University
06.2016 - Current
- In this position, my duties focused on students who needed extra support in reading comprehension and English skills to advance to core courses during the fall semester. In these courses, we focus on grammar and writing skills designed to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge needed to build and refine their understanding and use of grammar and composition, as well as critical thinking skills.
- University College Emerging Scholars Program
Founder and CEO
Helping Hands of the Midsouth
03.2012 - Current
- This position affords me the opportunity to give back to the community by providing services to at-risk teens and young adults, helping them succeed in life. As founder and CEO, I decide what services to provide to our clientele. For instance, helping students apply for admission to traditional & vocational post-secondary schools and grants/scholarships to pay for them. Providing diverse tutorial services and exposing them to other professionals across fields to enhance outcomes for the clientele we serve.
Interim Weekend Senior Living Advisor
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2010 - Current
- I supervise the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center campus, staff, and residential students/employees on the weekend shift. As a supervisor, I must maintain the campus and dormitory, ensuring that all students and staff adhere to the policies and procedures set by ETR and the Department of Labor, and that staff complete paperwork, check paperwork, and de-escalate any issues that may arise while on duty.
- April 2024-Present
Independent Living Advisor
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2010 - Current
- In this position, my duties included assisting the dormitory director in maintaining the daily operations and management of the dormitory.
Exceptional Children Departmental Chair
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
- In this position, my duties included ensuring compliance with all special education records and documents in accordance with state/district standards. I was responsible for handling all administrative duties of the special education department on campus. I managed both certified teachers and paraprofessionals, ensuring that they adhered to district policies and their job duties. I also served on the school’s leadership team.
- Assigned School
Exceptional Children Instructional Resource Teacher
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
- In this position, I worked in a co-teaching environment in the general education classroom. My duties included carrying out daily lesson plans, maintaining classroom structure, monitoring students’ daily progress, and making modifications as needed.
Interim & Assistant Director of Bands
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
- In this position, my duties included assisting the director of bands with the daily operations of the marching and concert bands and serving as the band director in his/her absence.
Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
- In this position, my duties were to train the Division of Exceptional Children and Health Services teachers on the principles and techniques of CPI’s Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Model.
- District Wide
Seaman Recruit
United States Navy – Recruit Training Command
06.2015 - 07.2015
- As a seaman recruit, I underwent a training program designed to integrate sailors into Navy life, shape my expectations for future duty assignments, and equip me with the tools needed for career and personal success.
- Veteran
Head Yeoman (YN)
United States Navy – Recruit Training Command
06.2015 - 07.2015
- In this position, I performed administrative and clerical work. I dealt with protocol, naval instructions, enlisted evaluations, commissioned officer fitness reports, naval messages, visitors, telephone calls, and mail (both conventional and electronic). I organized files, operated office equipment, ordered/distributed office supplies, wrote/typed business and social letters, notices, directives, forms, and completed reports needed by the naval administration.
Senior Teacher-Counselor
Youth Villages, Inc.
Bartlett, Tennessee
06.2005 - 03.2014
- My duties included monitoring, advising, interacting with, and presenting life skills groups to children with mental, emotional, family, and behavioral problems in the assigned courtyard.
Teacher
Youth Villages, Inc.
Bartlett, Tennessee
06.2005 - 03.2014
- In this position, I worked in a co-teaching environment in the general education classroom. My duties included implementing daily lesson plans, maintaining school structure, monitoring students’ daily progress, and making modifications as needed.
Court Administrator Assistant
Senior Judge Betty W. Sanders
02.2005 - 06.2005
- Assisted the Lead Circuit Court Judge’s court administrator in preparing court materials, filing court documents, and observing Judge Sanders during court proceedings.
- 4th District Sunflower, Leflore, and Washington Counties
Education
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2027
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee12.2022
C.A.G.S. - School Administration
Cambridge College Memphis Regional Campus
Memphis, Tennessee06.2020
Master of Science - Special Education
Cambridge College Memphis Regional Campus
Memphis, Tennessee06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, Mississippi05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer
Affiliations
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, Delta Pi Chapter (MVSU)
Certification
- State of Tennessee Department of Education
- Endorsements: 460 SPED Modified K-12
- License Number: 000271969
- Highly Qualified: Reading K-12
- Language/Arts K-12
- CPR (Adult CPR/ Child CPR/ Infant CPR), American Heart Association
- ServSafe Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification (OSHA)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP(S)
- Tennessee Educator Association August 2008
- National Educator Association August 2008
Timeline
Recruiter
Mississippi Valley State University
03.2025 - Current
Graduation Coach
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
07.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Mississippi Valley State University
06.2016 - Current
Seaman Recruit
United States Navy – Recruit Training Command
06.2015 - 07.2015
Head Yeoman (YN)
United States Navy – Recruit Training Command
06.2015 - 07.2015
Founder and CEO
Helping Hands of the Midsouth
03.2012 - Current
Interim Weekend Senior Living Advisor
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
08.2010 - Current
Independent Living Advisor
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
08.2010 - Current
Exceptional Children Departmental Chair
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
Exceptional Children Instructional Resource Teacher
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
Interim & Assistant Director of Bands
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer
Memphis Shelby County School
10.2007 - 07.2024
Senior Teacher-Counselor
Youth Villages, Inc.
06.2005 - 03.2014
Teacher
Youth Villages, Inc.
06.2005 - 03.2014
Court Administrator Assistant
Senior Judge Betty W. Sanders
02.2005 - 06.2005
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Freed-Hardeman University
C.A.G.S. - School Administration
Cambridge College Memphis Regional Campus
Master of Science - Special Education
Cambridge College Memphis Regional Campus
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg