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Demetrius  Bradford

Demetrius Bradford

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Youth Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at Youth Guidance, adept at empowering students through individualized academic plans and crisis intervention. Skilled in behavioral assessment and conflict mediation, I foster positive relationships and enhance social-emotional health, ensuring student success and well-being in diverse educational settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Guidance Counselor

Youth Guidance
12.2019 - Current
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.

Paraprofessional

Lighthouse Academies
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Activities Instructor

Chicago Park District
01.2014 - 01.2017

Youth Basketball Program Coordinator
Organized and led weekend basketball leagues for teens on Chicago’s South Side. Provided skills training, mentorship, and built a strong sense of brotherhood among young men through sports and community engagement.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Benedict College
Columbia, SC
05-2012

Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Special education
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Social media
  • Career guidance
  • Individual counseling
  • Learning strategies
  • Referral coordination
  • Individualized education programs
  • Classroom guidance
  • Mental health assessments
  • Confidential services
  • Diverse groups presentations
  • Professional referral network
  • Career advising
  • Group therapy facilitator
  • Individual and family support
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Counseling and therapy
  • IEP and special education
  • Youth and adolescent development
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Student chaperoning
  • Conflict mediation
  • Student records management
  • Student counseling
  • Social and emotional health
  • Academic support
  • Coping strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Youth Guidance Counselor

Youth Guidance
12.2019 - Current

Paraprofessional

Lighthouse Academies
01.2017 - 06.2020

Activities Instructor

Chicago Park District
01.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Benedict College
Demetrius Bradford
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