Chris Davis
opa-locka
Summary
Dedicated educator and youth development professional with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through education, juvenile justice, and community-based programs. Skilled in developing individualized learning and intervention plans, managing student and youth caseloads, fostering positive behavioral outcomes, and collaborating with families, schools, courts, and community partners. Experienced in working with students with diverse learning needs, including autism and other disabilities, while promoting academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and life skills development. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, crisis intervention, and a commitment to empowering youth to reach their full potential. Holds a Master of Public Administration, a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, and Florida certifications in Special Education K-12 and Social Science.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida
Miami, FL
- 07.2025
- Manage a caseload of 25+ juvenile clients, ensuring compliance with court orders and treatment plans. Prepare pre-sentencing reports and recommendations for the court.
- Attend and testify in juvenile court hearings. Ensure that juveniles comply with all probation terms, such as curfews, school attendance, and community service.
- Respond to violations of probation, which included recommending additional services or sanctions. Kept accurate and timely documentation of case progress. Risk assessments and develop individualized rehabilitation plans. Monitor school attendance, home environment, and peer associations. Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, social workers, and families to support youth development. Prepare and present progress reports for court hearings.
Special Education Teacher
Arcola Lake Elementary School
Miami, Florida
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students. Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule. Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group. Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Independent Living Coordinator
His House Children's Home
Miami Gardens, Florida
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed and facilitated curriculums, programming, and activities for independent living tasks to ensure progress in the area of Life Skills. Administer Casey Life Skills assessments for teenage clients.
- Conduct Life Skills and Psychoeducational group therapy sessions within the scope of practice of Clinical Social Work. Developed and implemented a variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency. Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs. Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and training. Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports. Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
Community Organizer
Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation
Opa-Locka, Florida
05.2013 - 10.2019
- Coordinated, fundraised, and facilitated special events, programs, and initiatives. Organized and maintained relationships with residents, Tenants, Businesses, and Donors to address holistic community needs.
- Collected Data and developed tools including newsletters and monthly reports as outreach and reporting mechanisms to Residents and Funders. As a HUD-certified Housing Counselor, I facilitated the organization's First Time Home Buyer Education Program and Youth, Adult, and Senior Financial Literacy classes. Recognized by the American Planning Association for Grassroots Initiative in 2014 and 2015. Served as moderator at 2014 APA Florida State Conference Session Title: From Pop up to Permanency. Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums, and community events. Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing programs and advance campaigns. Canvassed areas to increase support and raise funds. Developed impactful grant applications to enhance the organization's potential for funding awards.
Education
MPA - Public Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL01-2010
Skills
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management & Positive Behavior Supports
- Classroom Management
- RTI & MTSS Frameworks
- Assistive Technology
- Parent Communication
- Case Management
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Curriculum Adaptation
- Team Collaboration
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Lesson Planning
- Small-Group Instruction
- One-on-One Instruction
- Reading Intervention
- Math Intervention
- Curriculum Modification
- Student-Centered Learning
- Classroom Management
Certification
Certified Grant Writer, HUD-certified Housing Counselor, Educator: Special Education k-12, Educator: Social Science 5-9
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Arcola Lake Elementary School
07.2020 - 06.2025
Independent Living Coordinator
His House Children's Home
10.2019 - 09.2022
Community Organizer
Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation
05.2013 - 10.2019
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida
- 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
MPA - Public Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University