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Farai Ashton

Summary

Results driven educator, human services and labor relations specialist, who is passionate about achieving fairness and equitable treatment for students and workers. Experience collaborating with court systems, labor unions, schools and mental health professionals to determine appropriate intervention measures. Skilled at teaching, fact finding and abiding by policies and procedures. Adept at working in diverse communities with an ability to effectively strengthen and give voice to individuals. Committed to effectively bring about change with a focus on diversity, legality, fairness and consistency.


Overview

Work History

Teacher/Program Coordinator

Rochester City School District
  • Responsible for providing guidance to staff and administration regarding employee matters, contract interpretation, procedures and activities
  • Monitored compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, district, education and labor laws
  • Conducted investigations and research related to workplace conflict and grievance disputes and resolutions
  • Coached, advised and conducted trainings for staff and administration
  • Resolved conflict between groups with differing perspectives, agendas and priorities
  • Participated in negotiating district contracts and collective bargaining agreements
  • Represented the school and district at state, local and national conferences and workshops
  • Responsible for the creation and conducting of Orientation/Intake process at a newly created alternative program
  • Coordinate and supervise building individual tutoring program
  • Conduct conferences with students, parents, staff and agencies to assist in resolving educational, behavioral and social problems of students
  • Responsible for the maintenance of appropriate records and the dissemination of relevant information to building staff
  • Instruct and supervise long termed suspended students
  • Assist school Principals in coordinating placements of suspended students
  • Maintain and submit long-term suspension data as required
  • Attend meetings as necessary relating to student discipline
  • Participate in the annual review of the RCSD student discipline policy, guidelines and procedures
  • Facilitate monthly student review case management meetings
  • Elected RTA Union Faculty Representative

Teacher/Youth and Justice

Monroe County Jail
  • Provided daily instruction for incarcerated students enrolled in GED and general education programs
  • Assessed students using the TABE testing method
  • Proctored GED examinations
  • Performed outreach services to encourage incarcerated youths to attend classes
  • Worked with community agencies to assist in the educational transition process for students returning to their home schools or other correctional
    facilities


Youth Program Quality Assessor

NorthEast Area Development (NEAD)
  • Observed and evaluated SES approved afterschool programs throughout New York State
  • Prepared quantitative and qualitative reports based on data obtained
  • Provided educational consultant services for various community enrichment programs
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and developed strategies for intervention.

Adjunct Lecturer

SUNY Brockport
  • Responsible for the creation of curriculum and instruction of adult learners enrolled in English/GED classes
  • Assist students with educational and vocational training plans
  • Work in conjunction with the college and community agencies to recruit and retain students
  • Provided individualized attention and support by maintaining regular office hours and offering extra help sessions as needed.

Service Coordinator

Lifetime Assistance
  • Recruited students and coordinated OMHDD case management services for students with developmental disabilities
  • Conducted educational seminars for RCSD parents on advocacy and services available to their children
  • Organized and supervised after school activities for program participants
  • Counseled students in one to one and group sessions
  • Assessed customer needs and developed solutions to meet needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between clients and technicians.

Senior Examiner

Monroe County Jail
  • Interviewed and determined Medicaid eligibility for inmates awaiting release to drug and/or alcohol treatment programs
  • Updated probation staff on Medicaid changes which applied to their clients
  • Worked with families, probation staff and community agencies to coordinate outpatient services for clients
  • Mitigated potential regulatory violations by proactively addressing policy gaps discovered during examinations.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration/School Supervisor

St. John Fisher College, United States
Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/African American Studies

Spelman College/SUNY Brockport
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Management
  • Experienced Mediator
  • Master Teacher/Trainer
  • Restorative Best Practices for school and community
  • Federal/State Education Policies
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Case Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Conflict Management/Resolution
  • Effective Team Facilitator
  • Student/Parent/ Relations
  • Strong Organizational Management

Timeline

Teacher/Program Coordinator

Rochester City School District

Teacher/Youth and Justice

Monroe County Jail

Youth Program Quality Assessor

NorthEast Area Development (NEAD)

Adjunct Lecturer

SUNY Brockport

Service Coordinator

Lifetime Assistance

Senior Examiner

Monroe County Jail

Master of Science - Educational Administration/School Supervisor

St. John Fisher College, United States

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/African American Studies

Spelman College/SUNY Brockport
Farai Ashton