Francesca Dean

Curriculum Development and Online Instruction: Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive Criminal Profiling course on Canvas, tailored for multiple sections, and managed a rich repository of engaging instructional materials, fostering an immersive online learning experience.

Student Engagement and Classroom Atmosphere: Employed innovative teaching methods to inspire active student participation in the challenging asynchronous online learning environment while nurturing a positive and inclusive atmosphere, promoting open dialogue, collaboration, and academic excellence.

Effective Communication and Subject Expertise: Maintained open channels of communication with staff and students, ensuring a productive learning environment, and utilized extensive expertise in Criminal Justice to provide practical insights, mentorship, and academic guidance, contributing to students' holistic growth.

Offender Management and Safety: Collaborated with sex offender, gang and domestic violence populations and community partners, using tools like polygraphs for supervision and public safety.
Employed various methods, including electronic monitoring and curfews, to intervene when necessary, ensuring community security.

Reintegration and Rehabilitation: Assisted probationers in accessing community resources and acquiring life skills for successful reintegration.
Developed extensive case management plans based on evidence-based practices, helping probationers achieve milestones.

Caseload Management and Legal Compliance: Managed up to 75 individuals, conducted assessments, and ensured compliance with supervised release conditions.
Prepared legal documents, including sentencing guidelines and Pre-Sentencing Investigation Reports, while effectively communicating policies and standards to probationers.

Substance Abuse Caseload Management and Training: Managed a specialized caseload for individuals dealing with substance use issues.
Provided training in motivational interviewing and case planning to new staff for effective probation supervision.

Collaborative Safety Planning and Supervision: Collaborated with multiple agencies to create safety and treatment plans for supervised individuals.
Supervised up to 130 probationers, emphasizing evidence-based practices for rehabilitation and compliance.

Conference Speaker and Administrative Focus: Presented as a speaker at the VCCJA Conference in Virginia on probation supervision and substance abuse.
Emphasized administrative tasks and gained a deep understanding of local government operations, including record-keeping and reporting.