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DEBRA BLOCK

Summary

Professional educator with a proven track record in tutoring and academic support. Experienced in guiding students to success through individualized instruction and curriculum implementation. Skilled at fostering collaborative environments, monitoring student progress, and adapting to diverse learning needs. A reliable team player who utilizes effective teaching strategies to ensure continuous academic improvement in dynamic educational settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD TUTOR

A TREE OF KNOWLEDGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
10.2024 - Current
  • Provides support to students with diverse learning needs by adapting instructional methods accordingly.
  • Serves as a mentor for new tutors, offering guidance on lesson planning, time management, and effective communication techniques.
  • Collaborates with fellow tutors to share best practices and enhance the overall quality of services provided.
  • Fosters strong partnerships with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to ensure alignment between tutoring services and classroom instruction.

TRANSITION SERVICES MANAGER

SENIOR VETERAN HOME SOLUTIONS
02.2019 - Current
  • Creates detailed plans outlining the steps, timelines, and resources needed for the transition.
  • Manages communication with relevant parties engaged in transition process.
  • Addresses and resolves issues that arise during the transition.
  • Works directly with clients, implementing a custom care program to ensure all individual needs are met.


SCHOOL RELATIONS COORDINATOR

MUNDO ACADEMY
10.2022 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated testing and reported data to schools.
  • Facilitated training sessions for tutors, evaluated tutor performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Addressed higher-level behavioral and site issues.
  • Served as a liaison between administrators, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals and objectives.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST

CORTICA
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Implemented treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors and monitor client progress.
  • Communicated updates to clients, supervisors, and families.
  • Diffused conflicts to encourage participation in treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with professionals to support client needs.
  • Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

AMRITT VENTURES
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led marketing management and strategic planning initiatives
  • Drove global business development through extensive research and analysis
  • Engaged in client outreach and retention efforts
  • Represented the company at local and regional business events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

American Intercontinental University
06-1997

No Degree - Psychology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • iReady proficiency
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Extensive experience in literacy programs
  • Mathematics tutoring
  • Comprehension teaching

Certification

  • BOARD CERTIFIED AUTISM TECHNICIAN (BCAT) - [2024]
  • CALIFORNIA BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS TEST (CBEST) - [2022]

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

LEAD TUTOR

A TREE OF KNOWLEDGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
10.2024 - Current

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST

CORTICA
01.2024 - 12.2024

SCHOOL RELATIONS COORDINATOR

MUNDO ACADEMY
10.2022 - 07.2025

TRANSITION SERVICES MANAGER

SENIOR VETERAN HOME SOLUTIONS
02.2019 - Current

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

AMRITT VENTURES
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

American Intercontinental University

No Degree - Psychology

University of Florida
DEBRA BLOCK