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Christopher Brooks

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Manor College
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.

Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

KIPP North
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved reading comprehension levels by implementing guided reading strategies and differentiated instruction.
  • Enhanced collaboration among students with group activities, fostering a positive classroom environment.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring progress in critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in increased parental involvement.
  • Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback on assignments and one-on-one conferences with students.

Site Director

Cora Services Incorporated
04.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Blessed Trinity Catholic School
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Facilitating Lesson plans and Assignments
  • Elwyn
  • I have taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Emotional Support Teacher

GreenTree School
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

QIDP Supervisor

Devereux Foundation
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Second Shift Supervisor

Elwyn
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supervisor of (ICF) 6400 Facility
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Ensured safety compliance with rigorous enforcement of company policies, regular training sessions, and facility inspections.

Therapeutic Support Specialist

GAMUT
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Providing one on one support for grade school students.
  • Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
  • Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.

Program Manager

Right At School
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Overseeing the operatives on the day-to-day basis
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.

Office Manager/ Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Alma Conway Home Care
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managing Office and Supervising Direct Support Professional
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Memorable Moments Daycare Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisting with classroom instructions and other miscellaneous tasks
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Group Supervisor

Methodist Services
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Facilitating project-based learning lesson plans
  • Assisting with homework and Implementation of my lesson plans.
  • Planned and implemented daily activities and responsibilities of ten team members.
  • Assisted in interviewing and hiring of new candidates.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Life Coach

King’s Family Enterprise
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities and their everyday life essentials
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.

Life Coach

Community Day Explores Direct Support Professional
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Mobile in the community on daily activities with consumers with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.

Driver

Catch Inc
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Transporting Children to and From School along with Adults with Disabilities.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

Residential Counselor

Merakey
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.

Driver

12 Street Catering
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Food Distribution and Miscellaneous Task for The
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.

School Climate Staff

School District of Philadelphia, School Climate
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisting with Lunch and School Staff & Dismissal & Miscellaneous Tasks.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.

Direct Support Professional

Open Systems Healthcare
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Caring for the Elderly and Mentally Impaired
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.

Pharmaceuticals Handler

Accupac Staffing,
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues.
  • Established and maintained safe and clean working environment for animals.
  • Filled out documentation for each shift on time and with accuracy.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training programs, learning new methods and techniques in animal handling.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and materials necessary for canine handling and care.

Camp Counselor

FELS, Paley Early Learning Center
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Supervised Of Children During Summer, assisted with various activities & Lead Camp Counselor.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.

Residential Support Associate

Barbers National Institute
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisting with the daily needs of mentally disabled and Impaired Adults.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Maintained compliance with 6400 requirements.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Displayed flexibility to adapt to quarterly policy changes and database re-organization.
  • Provided sellers with accurate information concerning platform policies for sales, database issues and listing inaccuracies.

Delivery Driver

Amazon
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

Education

MBA - Fraud And Forensic

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

Master of Arts - Multicultural Education

Eastern University
St David, Pa
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Administration

Manor College
Jenkintown, PA
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2010

Skills

  • Behavioral Improvement
  • Standards Compliance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Curriculum Management
  • Positive Interactions
  • Class Engagement
  • Educational Settings

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Manor College
01.2024 - Current

Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

KIPP North
10.2023 - Current

Site Director

Cora Services Incorporated
04.2023 - Current

Emotional Support Teacher

GreenTree School
03.2023 - 03.2023

Second Shift Supervisor

Elwyn
05.2022 - 10.2022

QIDP Supervisor

Devereux Foundation
01.2022 - 03.2023

Fifth Grade Teacher

Blessed Trinity Catholic School
01.2022 - 06.2023

Program Manager

Right At School
12.2021 - 01.2022

Therapeutic Support Specialist

GAMUT
03.2021 - 03.2022

Life Coach

King’s Family Enterprise
08.2020 - 09.2020

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Memorable Moments Daycare Center
06.2020 - 10.2020

Office Manager/ Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Alma Conway Home Care
10.2019 - 01.2021

Group Supervisor

Methodist Services
09.2019 - 09.2020

Life Coach

Community Day Explores Direct Support Professional
04.2019 - 04.2020

Driver

Catch Inc
09.2018 - 09.2019

Driver

12 Street Catering
02.2018 - 03.2018

Residential Counselor

Merakey
01.2018 - 06.2019

Camp Counselor

FELS, Paley Early Learning Center
05.2017 - 09.2017

School Climate Staff

School District of Philadelphia, School Climate
01.2017 - 02.2018

Pharmaceuticals Handler

Accupac Staffing,
09.2016 - 11.2017

Direct Support Professional

Open Systems Healthcare
08.2016 - 12.2017

Delivery Driver

Amazon
06.2016 - 07.2016

Residential Support Associate

Barbers National Institute
07.2015 - 07.2016

MBA - Fraud And Forensic

Carlow University

Master of Arts - Multicultural Education

Eastern University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Administration

Manor College

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
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