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
Jenkintown, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Berwyn, PA
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
Media, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Cheltenham, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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,
Newtown Square, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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, PA05.2025
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
St David, Pa12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Administration
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2010
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