Charlene Dent Wilkins
Evans,GA
Summary
Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Overview
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1
Certificate
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Child Abuse and Elder Mandated Reporting
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1
Trafficking At- Risk in Plain Sight
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Based Preschool Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Inclusion services preschool age children
- Work with three- to five-year-old students with social and emotional skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Parent education and training.
- Educational and social development activities that promote school readiness.
- Fuel intellectual curiosity
- Foster independence.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
Volunteer
Richmond County Department of Children Services
11.2019 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Improved public safety, participating in community watch program
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
- Improved literacy rates with weekly volunteer tutoring sessions.
- Strengthened volunteer team effectiveness by providing training sessions.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Amplified non-profit reach by managing social media campaigns.
- Facilitated better healthcare access by volunteering at free clinics.
- Contributed to building of affordable housing, improving community infrastructure.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
Teen Counselor / Youth Center Director /Resident Services Coordinator
Augusta Housing Authority
10.1992 - 04.2022
- Work with various agencies to inspire youth to excel in education
- Plan educational field trips throughout the CSRA
- Coordinate with agencies throughout the Central Savannah Area
- Work with residents and the local DFACS, with reunification in all areas including life skills, reunite parents with children after taken from home.
- Train residents to become leaders within their community.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on emerging trends and updates within adolescent mental health care disciplines.
- Monitored progress of clients through regular check-ins, adjusting counseling approaches as needed for optimal results.
- Developed rapport with diverse populations of residents by demonstrating empathy, respect, and cultural competence throughout counseling interactions.
- Coordinated group therapy sessions aimed at addressing shared challenges among peers, ultimately strengthening coping skills and resilience.
- Conducted crisis interventions when necessary to ensure safety and stability for clients experiencing acute distress or risk factors.
- Conducted assessments of teen clients'' needs to develop targeted interventions that promoted positive change.
- Enhanced teen engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in counseling sessions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide intervention strategies, ensuring adherence to best practice standards within the field of youth counseling.
- Organized workshops on topics such as stress management and conflict resolution, equipping participants with valuable life skills.
- Collaborated with Local Board of Education staff, YMCA Pathways Program with EOA of Augusta Head Start staff as well as parents who had residents enrolled in the head start program that current resided in one of 11 Augusta Housing Authority Residential Developments, along with community organizations to create a supportive network for all clients.
Education
Bachelor's in B.S. Early Childhood Human Services -
Southern Wesleyan University
Greenville, SC09.2024
Master of Counseling Psychology (MSCP) in Psychology -
Southern Wesleyan University
Greenville, SC12.2023
Skills
- Case Management (10 yea
- Agency administrator for Department of Family Services (5 year
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Child Protective Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Developmental Disabilities Experience (2 years)
- Individual / Group Counseling (5 years)
- Mental Health Counseling (10 years)
- Child & Family Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Program Development
- Behavioral Health (2 years)
Certification
- Service coordinator Member, 09/01/19, 09/30/21
- Teaching Certification
Timeline
Community Based Preschool Teacher
Richmond County Board of Education
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Richmond County Department of Children Services
11.2019 - Current
Teen Counselor / Youth Center Director /Resident Services Coordinator
Augusta Housing Authority
10.1992 - 04.2022
Bachelor's in B.S. Early Childhood Human Services -
Southern Wesleyan University
Master of Counseling Psychology (MSCP) in Psychology -
Southern Wesleyan University
Awards
Employee of the quarter, 09/01/15
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
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