DEBRA FRAZE, M.S., M.A.
Gary,IN
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Committed to empowering students and improving students' and families' quality of life. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Just Perfect International Business Consultants
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
- Provided grant writing and management services.
Project Manager
Nevada Department Of Education (Contractor)
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed the U.S, , Office of Justice Program, Bureau of Justice Assistant “STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training” and “STOP School Violence Threat Assessment and Technology Reporting" with a combined budget of $1 million.
- Coordinated with threat assessment and crisis intervention teams to improve school security by providing students and teachers in recognizing, responding quickly to, and preventing acts of violence.
- Provided support to 15 rural districts in creating their threat assessment processes and models using the National Model and Nevada infrastructure already in place.
- Implemented training to 17 school districts on Threat Assessments Protocols and created feedback loops.
Grants Coordinator/Program Officer
Nevada Department Of Education (Contractor)
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Coordinated a Mental Health Community Campaign that resulted in the attendance of approximately 2,000 participants consisting of students, parents, community members, administrators, and other professionals from non-profit agencies.
- Served as a resource by referencing federal compliance with laws, policies, and procedures when communicating with local educational grant agencies.
- Reviewed and participated in the creation of proposals, budget revisions, and procurement requests of federal grants.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing data-driven improvements.
- Arranged conferences, seminars, and educational outreach programs.
- Facilitated suicide prevention training.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on complying with grant activities.
Instructor
Western Nevada College
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Taught Introduction to Psychology to freshmen students and Educational Psychology to students that were onsite at the Warm Springs Correctional Facility.
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Candidate
Lake County Jail
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Provided mental health assessments, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and individual and group counseling to a diverse patient population in a correctional facility.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new patients to develop individualized treatment strategies.
Education
Certificate Accounting Specialist/Human Resources/Payroll -
National Career Skills Institute
Reno, NV2015
Master of Science - Psychology
Calumet College of St. Joseph Whiting
2013
M.S - Nonprofit/Profit Management
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL2010
Skills
- Academic, Teaching
- Vocational/Life Coaching
- Team Building and Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Curriculum Implementation
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
Volunteer Experience
- ESL Instructor - Latino Community Center - Carson City, NV
- Guardian ad Litem - St. Margaret Hospital - Hammond, IN
- V.P. Law School Staff Advisory Committee - Northwestern University School of Law - Chicago, IL
- Team Leader - AmeriCorps - Indianapolis, IN
Timeline
CEO
Just Perfect International Business Consultants
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Nevada Department Of Education (Contractor)
10.2019 - 02.2023
Instructor
Western Nevada College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Grants Coordinator/Program Officer
Nevada Department Of Education (Contractor)
10.2015 - 09.2019
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Candidate
Lake County Jail
03.2012 - 07.2015
Certificate Accounting Specialist/Human Resources/Payroll -
National Career Skills Institute
Master of Science - Psychology
Calumet College of St. Joseph Whiting
M.S - Nonprofit/Profit Management
Saint Xavier University
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