Cheneda Stennis
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator and seasoned correctional officer with a proven track record at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Expertise in creating supportive and engaging learning environments while ensuring secure and orderly facilities. Proficient in classroom management and de-escalation techniques, effectively merging educational strategies with security protocols to foster positive outcomes. Committed to enhancing both educational and rehabilitative experiences for individuals in custody.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Coleman Elementary School
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Planned engaging activities that kept students motivated while reinforcing academic standards.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
4th grade ELA Teacher
James Matthews Elementary
Pine Bluff, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Managed and taught a classroom of 16-20 4th graders for a year
- Built and executed lesson plans ranging from all subject areas including science, mathematics, and English
- Introduced highly individualize lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students
3rd grade elementary
James Matthews Elementary
Pine Bluff, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and taught a classroom of 16-20 3rd graders for a year
- Built and executed lesson plans ranging from all subject areas including science, mathematics, and English
- Introduced highly individualize lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students
Phlebotomy Technician
06.2023 - 06.2023
- 30 venipunctures
- -10 capillary sticks (adult and pediatrics)
- - Blood culture preparation
- -Order of draw knowledge
- -Skills with both butterfly winged needle and multi sample straight needle
- -Interpretation of Lab Requisitions
- -CPR BLS certified
Medical Records Clerk/ROI Specialist
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Scheduled appointments for inmates (patients)
- Gave out supplies
- Made gate passes
- Always enforce HIPAA
- Work closely with providers to ensure continuity of care, gather patient records for entities such outside providers, law offices, universities and high schools, third party and leave vendors, the patients themselves, etc...
- Gathering billing information for workers’ compensation, as well as law offices, provide excellent customer service by being attentive, respectful and understanding always
- Copy medical records to CD (if needed)
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with the company, and member facility policies and procedures, state and federal labor regulations and I also work to avoid confidentiality breaches
Corporal
Arkansas Department of Corrections
Pine Bluff, USA
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Counted barracks of inmates
- Assisted with paperwork
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas at Monticello
12.2024
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR01.2017
Certificate of Completion - Phlebotomy Technician
R&L Healthcare Training School
Skills
- Blackboard
- Supportive Classrooms
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Organization
- Criminal Justice Background
- Criminal justice
- Child abuse and criminal history clearance
- Knowledge of criminal law
- Work crew management
- Incident prevention
- Inmate monitoring
- Visitation oversight
- Surveillance
- Dispatch
- Contraband seizure
- Search and seize procedures
- Prisoner transport
- Tower surveillance
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- De-escalation techniques
- Contraband detection
- Observation
- Crime prevention
- Firearm operations trained
- Relationship building and management
- Search and seizure procedures
- First aid and CPR certified
- Search procedures
- Continuing education
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Weapons training
- First aid training
References
- Carsandra Beasley, (870) 830-7991
- Brayonna Miller, (501) 902-6425
- Candace McKinzie, (870) 344-2835
Leadership Experience
Successfully as a teacher I have an open mind, courage, humility, flexibility and a passion for learning. As a correctional officer I am firm, fair and consistent and I demonstrate my ability to coach and develop others, fostering a sense of teamwork and accountability.
Communication Skills
Keep in touch with parents on how their scholars progress in class.
Certification
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Education
Certification in Phlebotomy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Coleman Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
4th grade ELA Teacher
James Matthews Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
06.2023 - 06.2023
3rd grade elementary
James Matthews Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Medical Records Clerk/ROI Specialist
09.2021 - 05.2022
Corporal
Arkansas Department of Corrections
08.2018 - 10.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas at Monticello
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Certificate of Completion - Phlebotomy Technician
R&L Healthcare Training School
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