Hi, I’m
Dev Cuny
Educator
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance community impact focused on equity, compassion, and whole individuals and communities.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Anchor HealthOakland, CA
Pediatrics and Adult Hospice Chaplain
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provides emotional support and bereavement counseling to young people, adults, and families
- Develops and implements bereavement program providing support to hundreds of families through 1:1 grief counseling, support groups, and ritual
- Uses coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Alliance For A Healthier GenerationOakland, CA
Social Emotional Manager
09.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Provided 1:1 coaching and technical assistance to 29 principals, 3 lead district-level administrative staff
- Used evidence-based practices, including mindfulness and trauma-informed care to facilitate hundreds of trainings for staff and district administration
- Evaluated school and district level policies, practices, and systems to determine areas in need of improvement and encourages continuous development
- Facilitated 29 RISE Leadership teams to support policy implementation and collaboration to define and develop community standards and practices
- Promoted RISE initiative nationally by giving talks, workshops, connecting with community members and solidifying partnerships
- Developed content and resources rooted in equity, inclusion, and diversity
Dev Cuny ConsultingOakland, CA
Consultant and Trainer
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Creates and implements trainings, series, and workshops that focus on restorative justice, restorative practices, diversity and inclusion, somatic and other mindfulness practices, empathetic leadership, and staff care
- Consults with schools, organizations, faith-based communities, and businesses to help align organization's mission with values, systems, and programs of restorative culture
- Offers gender and sexuality trainings and consultation
- Develops effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
Counselor and Coach, Restorative Justice and SEL
08.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- 1:1 student, staff, and family support in counseling capacity
- Facilitated hundreds of restorative justice conversations and circles that incorporated mindfulness and somatic tools
- Coached staff on trauma-informed, equity-based classroom tools and strategies, providing emotional support to staff members in need
- Promoted nationally-recognized social emotional learning model at conferences Evaluated equity-based programs for culture and climate
- Developed culturally-informed trainings and programs for staff and parents
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education San Francisco
CPE Certification from Chaplaincy And Counseling
08.2014 - Aug 2015
Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA
from Master of Divinity, Clinical Pastoral Counseling
08.2009 - 12.2013
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA
from Bachelor of Arts, English
08.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Public Speaking
Program Management
Training and Facilitation
Project Multitasking and Streamlining
Relationship and Network Building
Collaborative Leadership
Written and Oral Communication
Data Systems and Analysis