Dorothy Washington
Indianola,Mississippi
Summary
Skilled System Administrator focused on performance optimization and technical improvements with an understanding of cost-effective decision making and usability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Language Arts Teacher
Greenville Public School District
Greenville, Mississippi
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students for educational plans.
- Evaluated submitted assignments for clarity and skills, assigned grades and discussed results with struggling students to enhance understanding of course objectives.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Observed veteran teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques, including to use in classroom.
- Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Created study guides and materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents in clear and effective manner.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Sunflower Consolidated School District
Indanola, Mississippi
04.2004 - 04.2017
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Corrections Officer
Corecivic Inc./ Tallahactie County Correctional
Tutwiler, MS
10.2009 - 09.2014
- Used chemical agents, hand restraints and verbal commands to restrain unruly inmates.
- Monitored behavior of inmates to prevent escape attempts, crime and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions.
- Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.
- Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Operated communication systems, including telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to effectively communicate with other personnel.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Supervised meal distributions and observed inmates during meals.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
Correctional Officer/Correctional Sergeant
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
Parchman, Mississippi
01.1996 - 06.2003
- Promoted safety, order and functionality of unit 24 Area III facility.
- Completed protocols during emergency situations.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.
- Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Recorded data available through use of recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Maintained high level of communication with units staff .
- Compiled operational data into reports to help management spot trends and resolve problems.
- Identified and reported abnormalities to supervisor for timely corrective actions.
- Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
Education
Master of Science - Business/ Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado09.2017
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MssissippiBachelor of Arts - Mass Communicatons/ Public Relations
Mississipp Valley State University
Itta Bena, Mississppi08.2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, Mississippi08.2000
Skills
- Story time, arts and crafts
- English language fluency
- Communication and presentation
- Communication and direction
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Written and verbal instructions
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Staff development and leadership
- Team building and relationships
- Supervision and management
- Negotiation and persuasion
Accomplishments
Three times ost valuable employee at Tallahactie County Correctonal Faciity.
United States Congressman Bennie Thompson Specal Recogntion of Achievement for successful completing traning at Tallahactite County Correctonal Facilty.
National Act Career Readiness Certification
Timeline
English and Language Arts Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.2018 - 02.2019
Corrections Officer
Corecivic Inc./ Tallahactie County Correctional
10.2009 - 09.2014
Substitute Paraprofessional
Sunflower Consolidated School District
04.2004 - 04.2017
Correctional Officer/Correctional Sergeant
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
01.1996 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Business/ Management
Colorado Technical University
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communicatons/ Public Relations
Mississipp Valley State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
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