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Gail Cotton

Memphis,USA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor, School Operations-Truancy Compliance

07.2021 - Current
  • Provided leadership to new Truancy staff
  • Supervise clerical staff
  • Collaborated with SEED departments to provide resources for truant students
  • Provide professional development regarding truancy processes and attendance laws to district personnel
  • Lead special projects regarding attendance incentives
  • Prepared data for district meetings regarding truancy
  • Provided compliance guidance to school administration.

Truancy Attendance Specialist

Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with 30 schools to maintain attendance records for students
  • Prepared cases for prosecution with Juvenile Court and testified regarding compiled evidence
  • Conducted Student Attendance Review Board meetings
  • Conducted Home Investigations regarding truant students
  • Collaborated with outside agencies such as DHS, DCS, MPD, & Juvenile Court.

Computer Lab Coordinator - Tutor

Graves Elementary/Robert R. Church Elementary
Memphis, TN
08.1990 - 08.2015
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • A member of the PBIS team which provided incentives and promoted perfect attendance and good behavior.

Police Officer

Memphis Police Department
Memphis, TN
03.1987 - 04.1994
  • Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes
  • Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness
  • Collaborated with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders
  • Assisted with investigation of officer involved incidents
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports
  • Recruited candidates for PST program
  • Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes
  • Assigned to Several units such as Training Academy, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

LeMoyne Owen College
05-2013

MBA Organizational Leadership -

Strayer University

MA Business-Management -

Strayer University

Skills

  • Able to use a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Able to identify problems and implement corrective process
  • Strong Leadership and Communication skills
  • Able to prioritize and make sound decisions quickly, while maintaining a focus on the bottom line
  • Critical thinker who is flexible and adaptive
  • Able to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Student Development
  • Academic Counseling
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Data Interpretation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Group facilitation
  • Employer Relations

Accomplishments

  • Provided training and mentoring for new Truancy staff members
  • Served as liaison for outside agencies, Juvenile Court, MPD, MHD, UT, & DHS
  • Successfully led the development and implementation of a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy that resulted in a more diverse and inclusive info hub for families.
  • Member of Shelby County Truancy Prevention Initiative and Crime Commission
  • Lead Immunization Drive at Back-to-School Event

Timeline

Advisor, School Operations-Truancy Compliance

07.2021 - Current

Truancy Attendance Specialist

Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 01.2021

Computer Lab Coordinator - Tutor

Graves Elementary/Robert R. Church Elementary
08.1990 - 08.2015

Police Officer

Memphis Police Department
03.1987 - 04.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

LeMoyne Owen College

MBA Organizational Leadership -

Strayer University

MA Business-Management -

Strayer University

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