Dottie Meadows
Gainesboro,TN
Summary
Hardworking Corrections Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Gainesboro, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Effectively interact with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervise inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor all interactions between staff and inmates to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conduct pat downs and strip searches of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely count inmates in response to potential security breaches.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Williamson County Schools
Franklin, Tennessee
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Assistant Director
Little Lambs Learning Center
Berlin, MD
03.1997 - 08.2017
- Worked closely with director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on learning practices and business operations.
- Worked with church leaders to arrange schedules based on specific needs.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation for the State of Maryland of Early Childhood Administration,
- Developed Before and After School programs. Developed Camp programs and implemented specific grade level activities.
Education
Associates Equivalent in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Glenville State College
Glenville, WVEmergency Medical Technician -
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
Princess Anne, MD06.2010
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School
Leland, NC06.1984
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Head Counts
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety and Security
- Contraband Searching
- Meal Supervision
- Armory and Key Control
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Detail Work
- Corrective Actions
- Control Room Maintenance
- Public Safety
- Contraband Prevention
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Williamson County Schools
10.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Director
Little Lambs Learning Center
03.1997 - 08.2017
Associates Equivalent in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Glenville State College
Emergency Medical Technician -
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School
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