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Volunteer And Community Outreach
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David Washington

Lansing

Summary

Experienced with behavior intervention and support. Utilizes effective strategies to manage and modify challenging behaviors. Knowledge of developing individualized support plans that promote student success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Specialist

Lansing Sexton High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Support student behavior
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and Admin
  • Monitor & Report Progress

Career Coach

KRESA; YOU
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with other career coaches and industry professionals to share insights, resources, and best practices for optimal client outcomes.
  • Tracked client progress and adjusted coaching strategies accordingly to ensure continuous improvement and goal attainment.
  • Promoted the importance of work-life balance by teaching clients techniques for managing stress, setting boundaries, and maintaining self-care during their job search process.
  • Enhanced client career progression by providing personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual goals and strengths.

Youth Pastor

Red Rocks Church
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Created lasting relationships with the students and volunteers
  • Organized special events throughout the year for the students to look forward to
  • Communicated with parents and informed them of their students growth

Youth and Community Specialist

Rocky Mountain SER
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Helped develop and revisit curriculum for the Head Start Program
  • Create partner with other non-profits to help youth stay active
  • Part of the Executive 52 employees whom helped reshape the culture of RMSER

Assistant Coach

Michigan State University
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Coached the sprint and hurdles group with 15 student athletes
  • Created workouts and helped discuss meet preparation and team mentality
  • Mentoring student athletes outside of the track and being a positive life mentor

Summer Camp Student Trainer

Michigan State University
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated and coordinated over 100 kids from ages of 15 to 18 years old
  • Committed to creating lasting bonds with the kids through activities and discussions
  • Able to maintain a positive outlook in stressful situations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - College of Social Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2017

Skills

  • Ethical practice
  • Intervention planning
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Self-awareness
  • Empathy development
  • Behavior redirection

Volunteer And Community Outreach

  • Guidance Counselor, Safe Haven, 08/01/15, 07/31/17
  • Volunteer, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, 08/01/15, 07/31/17
  • Volunteer, Red Rocks Youth Leader, 10/01/18, 12/31/19
  • Assistant Coach, Bear Creek, 09/01/19, 02/29/20
  • Assistant Coach, Lansing Sexton Volleyball, 08/01/22, Present
  • Head Females Track Coach, Lansing Sexton, 02/01/23, Present

Honors Leadership And Awards

  • Big Ten All Academic, 2014, 2016
  • 2 x National Outdoor Track Qualifier, 2016, 2017, 13th
  • Big Ten Championships, 2017, 3rd Place DMR
  • Big Ten Athlete of the Week, 2016

Leadership And Extracurriculars

  • Collegiate Student Athlete, Michigan State University Track Team, East Lansing, MI, 12/01/13, 07/31/17, Committed long hours consisting of two-hour practices, five days each week and developed mastery of time management skills, Balanced full course load, practice, and extracurricular activities while maintaining high performance on the track and perseverance in the classroom
  • Bible Study Leader, Athletes In Action, East Lansing, MI, 08/01/13, 07/31/19, Helped create UWC first Athletes in Action Chapter, Guided the first intercity high school training camp with over 150 kids, Mentored the mistreated and misguided children in the South Side Chicago area

Timeline

Behavioral Specialist

Lansing Sexton High School
08.2022 - Current

Career Coach

KRESA; YOU
08.2021 - 07.2022

Youth Pastor

Red Rocks Church
07.2019 - 02.2020

Youth and Community Specialist

Rocky Mountain SER
07.2018 - 07.2019

Assistant Coach

Michigan State University
08.2017 - 06.2018

Summer Camp Student Trainer

Michigan State University
07.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - College of Social Science

Michigan State University
David Washington