Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Communication Skills
Leadership Experience
Awards
References
Timeline
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Frank Walker

Washington,DC

Summary

To obtain a position as a youth mentor and counselor where I can use my 5 years of dedicated experience helping juvenile offenders grow and transform into productive, happy, and law-abiding citizens.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

EW Stokes PCS
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
  • Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.

Program Leader

Jelleff Boys and Girls Club
10.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated off-site learning activities, academic support, and tutoring in homework assignments, sports and fitness, art, and literacy for at-risk youth.

Maintenance

DK&A Cleaning Service LLC
02.2017 - Current
  • Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, and disinfecting various surfaces and areas.

Youth Mentor

Dream Catchers
04.2014 - 06.2019
  • Mentored and coached youth on life skills, coping skills, and goal setting.

Education

University District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Skills

  • COMMUNICATION
  • ROLE MODEL
  • CRISIS INTERVENTION
  • BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
  • COORDINATED AND MANAGED THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
  • Patience and Flexibility
  • Teaching strategies
  • Learning difficulties experience
  • Progress Reporting
  • Emotional Support

Additional Information

  • Handle and dispose of waste materials properly and in accordance with environmental regulations.
  • Provide customer service and respond to inquiries or complaints in a courteous and professional manner. Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • Responded to service requests and reported any issues or damages. Cleaned classrooms, bathrooms, laboratories, offices, buffed halls, utility, and storage rooms, and disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides and sterilizing equipment. Followed policies and procedures regarding maintenance standards.

Communication Skills

  • Communicated effectively with juvenile offenders, their families, and other stakeholders to provide individualized support and guidance.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, educators, and law enforcement officers to develop and implement treatment plans and interventions for each youth.
  • Presented workshops and seminars on topics such as life skills, anger management, conflict resolution, and career development to groups of up to 20 youth.

Leadership Experience

Supervised and trained a staff of 12 as residential youth counselors ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, quality of care, and safety standards.

Awards

  • LEADERSHIP AWARD 2019
  • OUTSTANDING YOUTH MENTOR AWARD FROM DREAM CATCHERS IN 2018 FOR HELPING AT-RISK YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS.

References

[Available upon request.]

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

EW Stokes PCS
06.2023 - Current

Program Leader

Jelleff Boys and Girls Club
10.2021 - Current

Maintenance

DK&A Cleaning Service LLC
02.2017 - Current

Youth Mentor

Dream Catchers
04.2014 - 06.2019

University District of Columbia

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