Georgia Streets
Englewood,OH
Summary
Diligent education and health professional with experience in administration and a drive for helping students, team/family members, as well as myself achieve challenging goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to create a positive and conducive environment for meeting various objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IEP Coordinator & Acting Director
Westwood Preparatory Academy
2023.07 - 2024.06
- All daily operations of the educational program filtered through my direction
- Recruit and train appropriate team members to facilitate a trauma informed educational experience within a residential treatment facility for adolescents and young adults
- Continued management and observation, along with consistent coaching of all teaching staff, guidance/transition teams as well as facility staff
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams
- Managed the entirety of the special education student caseload within the school consisting of students age 13-21 across varying identifications
- Provided ongoing training and support for teachers to effectively implement IEPs in their classrooms
- Monitored and guided all intervention sessions conducted by the school Intervention Specialist
- Maintained detailed records of student progress towards goals, for both regular education and special education students, allowing for targeted intervention academically and/or behaviorally when necessary
- Individualized credit and graduation tracking for each participating student
- Contributed meaningfully to school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and addressing the diverse needs of all students
- Implemented and monitored school-wide PBIS programming
- Coordinated services with outside agencies, such as therapists and specialists, to ensure holistic support for students
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children
- Evaluated student progress using data-driven assessments to inform future instructional strategies
- Maintained contact with parents, case managers and therapists to address concerns and needs of children, soliciting input and sharing students social and academic progress
- Utilized research-based interventions to address specific learning challenges faced by students on caseloads.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Reduced paperwork burden by implementing digital tracking systems for IEP documentation and all other progress monitoring
Assistant Director/Principal & Curriculum Specialist
Inspire Center for Learning (CWCC, Inc.)
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Maintain the safe and successful day to day operation of both the Inspire Center for Learning early learning center as well as the Creative World of Montessori private school programming
- Collected specified qualitative and quantitative data to best serve children and families while upholding a 5 star Step Up To Quality rating with the state of Ohio
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment through various avenues: printed newsletter, digital print, daily outreach and updates electronically
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals and family satisfaction
- Increased parent and community engagement with strategic communication plans and regular events
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed comprehensive assessment system to measure student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Assessed student performance data to inform instructional decisions, leading to whole child development
- Provided ongoing support to teachers through coaching sessions, addressing challenges, and celebrating successes together
- Managed the development and implementation of content-specific benchmarks, ensuring consistency and clarity in instructional goals
- Mentored teachers in best practices for effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Program Coordinator- QIDP
Community Concepts, Inc.
2020.04 - 2021.09
- Recruit, hire and train all support staff with regular observation and evaluation for continued development and successful program implementation
- Staff scheduling to ensure appropriate housing management to include the safety of both individuals served and the reporting staff within the ICF
- Managed all aspects of the home and it's residents to include personal and company budgeting, supplies, medication collection and distribution as well as in home and community integration
- Regularly assessed individuals served, collecting data to construct specialized ISP (services plans) for each resident
- Developed and wrote, per regulations, Individual Service Plans to include appropriate person centered care as well as individualized planning and goal setting
- Advised and trained all staff regarding the individuals served and ISP implementation to ensure comprehensive care and continued development of both the individuals and programming
- Regularly collected data to assess the progression of programming for each individual, to include revision and/or discontinuation when necessary
- Maintained tracking via electronic systems of any/all daily objectives, goals and/or individual accomplishment
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Recorded and reported any/all unusual and/or major unusual incidents within the home to both company administration and state entities
- Monitored behavioral characteristics of each individual within the caseload and developed specialized programming for each
- Provided comprehensive training to all staff regarding behavioral needs and/or trends across individuals served as well as appropriate techniques to address any crisis situation using a CPI approach
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Cultivated a collaborative work culture, encouraging open communications amongst team members, families and outside entities to include resource providers
- Provided exceptional service, addressing any/all inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Elevated family and individual involvement and feedback through survey implementation and data tracking- allowing for continued program growth and success
Dual Diagnosis Peer Support Professional
ACCESS HOSPITAL DAYTON
2019.04 - 2019.08
- Maintain the successful daily operation of a facility unit comprised of 28 male residents undergoing recovery and mental health services
- Establish, communicate and maintain facility standards and expectations across staff, residents and administration.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks and residents served
- Fostered a collaborative workspace, encouraging open communication across team members allowing room for program growth and improvement
- Developed and implemented daily shift change reporting in order to ensure the safety of residents and staff
- Maintained continued data collection and reporting in order to develop individual service plans, set goals and monitor resident progress
- Direct CBT and DBT provided to residents both individually and within small groups
- Kept comprehensive case notes supporting each residents file throughout the duration of their stay
- Exemplified strong organizational skills across varying functions: time keeping (for residents and staff), budgeting, meeting agendas, secretarial duties for administrative team members, behavior and goal tracking
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills onboarding new staff and introducing new clients to the residence
- Build appropriate informative relationships with familes, agencies and outside entities for any/all resources for resident success and reintegration to society
Nursing Assistant: Memory Care (Intensive)
Friendship Village Assisted Living
2018.06 - 2019.04
- Maintain the safety and productive well-being of approximately 25 senior residents with extensive memory loss diagnoses
- Develop and implement individualized programming and care for resident maintenance and advancement
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement throughout daily scheduling and programming
- Provided daily activities for engagement and memory retention as well as patient satisfaction- reinforcing a positive care environment through engaging in meaningful activities, conversations and relationships
- Promoted health and wellness with daily goal setting and tracking
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing all aspects of patient health
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Maintained detailed patient records ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques, enhancing patient well-being and recovery experiences.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, contributing to effective treatment outcomes
- Collaborated, via strong interpersonal relationships and open communication channels, with interdisciplinary team members and families to provide the most comprehensive patient care
- Upheld personal conduct and encouraged a safe, productive and healing environment via mentorship and example
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education & Health Sciences
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2015
Skills
RELIABLE
Interpersonal & Communication Skills (Collaboration)
Time Management & Organization
Curriculum and/or Programming Development/Implementation
Instructional Strategies (Teaching and/or Training)
Assessment, Data Collection and/or Progress Monitoring (To Drive Program Development and/or support student/team success)
Problem Solving & Adaptability
Leadership, Mentorship and/or Coaching
Child Development
Education and/or Special Education Compliance
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- CPI
- Medication Administration
Timeline
IEP Coordinator & Acting Director
Westwood Preparatory Academy
2023.07 - 2024.06
Assistant Director/Principal & Curriculum Specialist
Inspire Center for Learning (CWCC, Inc.)
2021.09 - 2023.06
Program Coordinator- QIDP
Community Concepts, Inc.
2020.04 - 2021.09
Dual Diagnosis Peer Support Professional
ACCESS HOSPITAL DAYTON
2019.04 - 2019.08
Nursing Assistant: Memory Care (Intensive)
Friendship Village Assisted Living
2018.06 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Science - Education & Health Sciences
University of Dayton
- CPR/First Aid
- CPI
- Medication Administration
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