Gregory Kelly
Buffalo,N.Y.
Summary
Passionate educator, coach and champion of child welfare, looking to motivate students, staff and families to strive for excellence and growth in their journey of life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker
Social Services
07.2021 - Current
- Investigate through inspection and interviews to determine if child/children needs would best be met in their natural home, foster home or institution
- Assess safety/risk of children in homes of suspected abuse
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations
Dean of Students
ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives
- Develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, and teachers
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff
- Work with staff members of student services to provide guidance and motivation for student success; collaboratively develop plans for struggling students
- Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices; serves as liaison to staff to support universal school-wide systemic approach to discipline
- Coordinate and facilitate K-8 Social Emotional Learning program classroom using reflection centers, corrective consequences, and PBIS
- Provide family engagement coaching to teachers and support staff
- Implemented behavioral techniques and strategies that drastically reduced suspension rates
- Used behavioral data to assist teachers in differentiating instructional models for learning
- Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established behavioral guidelines
- Established and manage on-site food pantry to assist families and communities
- Conduct home visits to assist families in need of additional academic and behavioral supports
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments
Senior Child Protection Case Worker
Erie County, Social Services
05.2008 - 11.2017
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members
- Provided preventative support, counseling, education and assist in problem solving for personal, family, domestic and financial problem
- Assessed safety/risk of children in homes of suspected abuse
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns
- Maintained case records and legal documentation
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony
- Developed plans to strengthen family units
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services
Education
Bachelor of History -
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY09.2005
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
SUNY College of Technology
Canton05.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Scheduling
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Administrative
- Customer Service
Timeline
Caseworker
Social Services
07.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL
11.2017 - 06.2021
Senior Child Protection Case Worker
Erie County, Social Services
05.2008 - 11.2017
Bachelor of History -
University At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
SUNY College of Technology
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