IDALESIA SMITH
HOUSTON,TEXAS
Summary
Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-4, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Parole Officer II
Texas
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Supervised caseload of 35 clients placed on parole by monitoring adjustment and ensuring compliance to parole supervision plans
- Visited clients at their residences, place of employment, correctional facilities, and social services to obtain information, conduct interviews, counsel, and train offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and GED training
- Completed the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) to help identify needs and appropriate application of services specific to the identified risks, needs, supervision requirements, and special conditions
- Submitted referrals for clients to receive services including substance abuse, housing, parenting classes, and employment
- Documented pertinent parolee information into Offender Information Management System per policy.
Case Manager
GEO Group Inc
Houston, TX
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided support and structure to residents in developing program plans by managing a caseload of client cases and administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the facility director
- Prepared written personalized programs for each resident to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and accomplishments and a time frame for achieving specified goals
- Reviewed the personalized plan with the resident on a weekly basis and document progress or revisions so that they are gaining the life skills necessary to make a successful re-entry into the community
- Assisted residents in establishing a personal budget, locate suitable housing, and enroll in educational and vocational programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2007 - 05.2013
Skills
Student records management
Classroom management
Organizational abilities
Adaptable
Verbal and written communication
Creative problem solving
Affiliations
Microsoft Applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word Document).
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
Parole Officer II
Texas
03.2017 - 02.2023
Case Manager
GEO Group Inc
06.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2007 - 05.2013