Daysha Jones
Houston,TX
Summary
Developed skills in rehabilitative and supportive environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in conflict resolution and case management. Committed to bringing positive influence and effective communication to new professional setting. Personable and dedicated, well-suited for roles requiring strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude. Demonstrates understanding of criminal justice principles and effective case management techniques. Committed to making meaningful impact by supporting individuals in their rehabilitation journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
Teacher
LEAH Downtown Schools Academy
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Lead Sales Associate
Steven Madden
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
Social Services Intern
S.H.A.P.E Community Center
Houston
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work to improve overall quality of service delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed, deescalating situations and ensuring safety for all involved parties.
- Upheld ethical standards within the profession by adhering to relevant laws, policies, and guidelines in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Assisted case managers with the timely completion of required documentation, leading to higher rates of client satisfaction and more efficient service delivery.
Teaching Assistant
All Stars Daycare & Preschool
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Masters Of Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXBachelor Of General Studies - Social Work
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2023
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution skills
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Crisis management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
Timeline
Youth Development Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
05.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
LEAH Downtown Schools Academy
04.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Sales Associate
Steven Madden
06.2019 - 05.2022
Social Services Intern
S.H.A.P.E Community Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Teaching Assistant
All Stars Daycare & Preschool
05.2018 - 05.2019
Masters Of Administration Of Justice - Criminal Justice
Texas Southern University
Bachelor Of General Studies - Social Work
Texas Southern University