Denise Brewton
McDonough,GA
Summary
Offers background developing and leading successful youth programs. Proven success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support. Skilled in creating and facilitating engaging activities to foster collaboration and personal growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Grace Deliverance Church
03.1991 - Current
- Mentor, assist, advice and counsel younth in setting goals, morals and values and becoming leaders within their church and community
- Giving spiritual guidance
- Teaching the young females how to respect themselves and others
- Counsel the young women concerning problems they may be having at home, or school
- Make reports to senior pastor and parents of any serious concerns that have been discovered or acknowledge concerning the welfare of any of the young women
- Information that is share with me is kept confidential however, if there is any sign that may cause danger to one self or others
- I will inform senior staff members of any finding that may require further investigation by senior staff members or outside authorities
- In charged of hosting yearly youth camps which involved teaching, counseling, mentoring of students at a week-long event and obtaining guest speakers to encourage the youth.
Family Liaison
Henry County Board Of Education
09.2020 - 07.2024
- Evaluated existing family outreach programs, identifying areas for improvement and devising innovative solutions.
- Organized volunteer opportunities for parents at school events, fostering a strong sense of community involvement.
- Championed family involvement in decision-making processes by actively soliciting feedback and incorporating diverse perspectives into school policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with school staff and families to address student needs and foster a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted struggling students by collaborating with teachers to identify additional resources tailored to individual needs.
- Encouraged parental input on educational decisions by providing opportunities for feedback during parent-teacher conferences.
- Provided resources and support for families navigating the education system, increasing their involvement in their children''s academic success.
- Advocated for students'' best interests in meetings with faculty members, administrators, and other key stakeholders.
- Facilitated parent education workshops on topics such as child development, discipline strategies, and effective communication techniques.
- Developed comprehensive action plans for addressing family concerns, improving overall satisfaction with the school experience.
- Strengthened parent-school connections through organizing regular meetings, workshops, and events.
- Coordinated services for families in need, connecting them with appropriate community resources and support systems.
- Contributed to increased parent participation in school events through consistent communication via newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages.
- Maintained accurate records of family interactions, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding issues or concerns.
- Served as a liaison between families and school personnel, facilitating open lines of communication to enhance student outcomes.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
Sunday school Teacher
Stone Edge Church
03.2005 - 01.2021
Youth Leader
Stone Edge Church
03.2005 - 01.2021
- Mentor and assist advice and counsel young females in setting goals, morals and values and becoming leaders within their church and community
- Share spiritual guidance by teaching the young females how to respect themselves and others
- Counsel Young women concerning problems they may be having at home, or school
- Make reports to senior pastor and parents of any serious concerns that have been discovered or acknowledge concerning the welfare of any of the young women
- Information that is share with me is kept confidential however, if there is a concern of any danger the senior staff members will be inform of any finding that may require further investigation by senior staff members or outside authorities.
Media Specialist Assistant/Substitute teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
06.2005 - 05.2020
- Assist and advise students in their education needs concerning reading materials that are adequate for their age or reading ability
- Assist with counseling trouble students that are having trouble adapting to other students, surroundings or staff or educational studies
- Conduct education evaluation concerning the reading ability of students
- Assist with the ordering of materials, records management, and access management
- Assist with technical issues concerning computer-based hardware and software such as laptop computers, desktop computers, network printers, projectors and educational screens
- Create reports of student reading progress, hearing, and visions evaluation
- Ordering of supplies and controlling inventory of such
- Assist staff with monitoring of students during critical testing sessions to ensure students remain on task and stay focus
- Report any signs of abuse or neglect to supervisors for further investigation
- Create and assist with the creation of instructional materials for staff and students on rules and regulations of the media center as well as media center events held on and off campus
- Perform in-class instructions and advice to students with little or no supervision
- Assigned duties as a go to person, which counsel and mentor students that exhibit behavior problems in the classroom with other students, teachers, and staff members.
Education
BS in Psychology -
University of Phoenix
Macon, GADiploma -
Claxton High School
01.1981
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Youth Mentoring
- Strong Role Model
- Youth enrichment
- Emotional Support
- Community Outreach
- Service Leadership
- Youth Activity Planning
- Student Mentoring
- Program Planning
- Work Prioritization
- Policy compliance
- Small Group Facilitation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Preaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Volunteer Management
- Crisis Management
- Basic Counseling
- Biblical Knowledge
- Recruitment
- Clerical Support
- Motivation Techniques
- Records Management
- Emotional awareness
- Personal Counseling
- Administration and management
- Staff education and training
- Documentation proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Family Liaison
Henry County Board Of Education
09.2020 - 07.2024
Media Specialist Assistant/Substitute teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
06.2005 - 05.2020
Sunday school Teacher
Stone Edge Church
03.2005 - 01.2021
Youth Leader
Stone Edge Church
03.2005 - 01.2021
Youth Leader
Grace Deliverance Church
03.1991 - Current
BS in Psychology -
University of Phoenix
Diploma -
Claxton High School
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