Jamaal A. Moore
Carrollton,Tx.
Summary
Professional Objective: Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best practices in the education environment.
Expertise in behavior, SEL, and mental health. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 10+ years of background serving school districts by providing guidance and support for campuses and students in need.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Lead / Irving ISD
07.2021 - Current
- Supporting the implementation of Capturing Kids Heart on Secondary and Elementary campuses
- Trained and supported 15 secondary student champions who are SEL coaches
- Collaborated with district personnel on SEL systems, workshops, training, and within the classrooms
- Developed and supported campuses in regards to cultural intelligence and equity across the board regarding SEL
- Coordinating with administrators to provide direct support for teachers to integrate SEL practices into their daily lessons
- Observe and provide feedback to campuses ensuring SEL and PBIS
- Facilitate professional developments and team-building activities for staff and campuses
- Organize and create a caring inclusive and healthy community through SEL strategies
- Partnered and collaborated with other SEL companies
- Analyze and review SEL/behavior data points with campuses and district leadership.
Adult Education and Literacy Instructor/ Irving
09.2017 - Current
- As an Adult English Instructor, I provide adult students with learning opportunities that are specifically designed to help them become self-sufficient in English
- The goal is to enhance the economic growth and development of Irving, Texas, and surrounding communities, by providing adult students with instruction in ESL, EL Civics, Family Literacy, Workplace Skills, and Industry Training
- During instruction time
- Adult students are taught a broad array of additional activities through collaborative partnerships that will assist those students to transition to college and career opportunities
- Survey assessments are provided to address and identify physical, emotional, and intellectual barriers or other factors that may interfere with instruction concepts.
Behavior Specialist
Irving Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Provided behavior management training for district and non-district staff members
- As a member of the administration team, I support staff members at Wheeler Transitional Center by providing behavior support for students who are in need or in crisis
- Implement Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) for classrooms in need
- Supervised teacher assistants and provided training every 6 weeks on evidenced base behavior modifications
- Facilitated individual sessions to address students' behavior needs
- Facilitated weekly and monthly groups with students to address classroom/campus behaviors
- Educated and met with parents to address behavior skills, resources and other school supports for students who have been diagnosed with Autism and Emotional Disturbance
- Provided decision-making of informed professional judgment in the process of assisting clients to face their problems, think them through, evaluate the situation realistically, and consider alternative courses of action in relation to their choices
- Supervised Internship students and provided them with school/behavior modalities when working with emotional Disturbance and students with behavior concerns
- Provided over 300+ hours of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Training
- Presented during breakouts sessions at the Behavior Institute on De-escalation Strategies
- Review and assist educators in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with staff members
- Model and assist educators on implementing behavior reinforcement strategies.
Behavior Interventionist
Birdsville Independent School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students with autism, emotional disturbance, and OHI disabilities
- Provided and established adaptive social skills goals for qualified students
- Presented during ARD meetings and discussed student’s progress with parents, guardians, and other professional supports
- Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) for classrooms in need as well as carried out behavior consults of students at other schools needing teir II services.
School Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor
Moriarty, Edgewood School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
- During my time as a school social worker, I managed a caseload of 20-30 special education students who had emotional and mental disabilities and behavior concerns that impeded their academic success
- I have kept my supervisors informed of the progress of my work assignments, and know when to recognize and call for specific approval or guidance on necessary developmental decisions or professional or program interests, such as unusual aspects of individual cases or evidence of shifting trends within my caseload
- Bio-psychosocial evaluations for special education students were conducted to refer students for social work services, that displayed behavior that impacted their academic potential.
Social Worker/
Foster Care, Norfolk Department of Human Services
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducting assessments of family needs by developing and implementing service plans to address the needs of children was an important factor in providing efficient services
- Provided individual and family counseling by focusing on family preservation, family reunification, adoption, and emancipation
- Monitored progress by data collection and implementing court-ordered services
- Participated in court hearings by providing written reports, recommendations, and verbal testimonies
- Made referrals for services by being knowledgeable of local services and resources in the community
- I have been involved with and coordinated characterization by substantial professional responsibility for providing effective social work services during my time with the agency.
Home Therapist
Family Preservations
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Responsible for formulating and developing Individual Service Plans (ISP) on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Implementation of behavioral modifications to stabilize the home environment for at-risk youth and families
- Conduct monthly case reports and meetings with social workers and probation officers to make recommendations, resolve problems with resource requirements, and provide evaluative input
- I have used my effective variety of social work skills and exercised and informed professional judgment in the process of assisting my clients and their families to face their problems, think them through, evaluate the situation realistically, consider alternative courses of action in relation to their needs and circumstances, and arrive at plans for using their resources to deal with the situation.
School Social Worker
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Serve on student support teams and special education committees at assigned schools in the division
- Reviewed student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions
- Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals
- Analyzed information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation
- Attended and participated in Manifestation meetings
- Interviewed students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action
- Provided individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide concerns
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for students seeking school social work services.
Father’s In New Direction
08.2007 - 05.2008
- FIND) City of Chesapeake Human Services
- Weekly sessions in the city of Chesapeake jail for fathers incarcerated to discuss self-sufficiency and address involvement in the lives of their children
- Weekly sessions at the Chesapeake juvenile system to address appropriate parenting practices and provide them outside resources for assistance
- Assisted fathers in securing gainful employment to meet their financial obligations to their children
- As a co-facilitator, I assisted in weekly group sessions that addressed the father's physical, emotional, and social development
- Treatment planning and goal setting were re-evaluated every 6 weeks.
Residential Counselor
Alternative Behavioral Services
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Served as a role model for child and/or adolescent residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors
- Conducted daily cognitive-behavioral and social skills groups
- The ensured environment remained safe, and normal in culture, and maintained a positive atmosphere throughout the facility
- Documented Behavioral Interventions Response Plans (BIRP) for residents
- I continue to study and review all policies, plans, and directives on the program to ensure adherence is conducted and continuous evaluation and operations are correctly applied.
Mental Retardation Assistant
Mental Health, Beach
06.2004 - 07.2006
- TARP)
- Assisted in tutorial instruction and after-school studies
- Performed weekly progress reports and student evaluations
- Due to my dedication and willingness to help I was assigned cases that involved intense services to clients who require support and guidance in dealing with their problems to avoid serious personal difficulties
- Through those challenging cases, I learned effective reinforcements can help the person make more constructive choices and overcome obstacles through increased ability to recognize, accept, and come to grips with his own situation
- By use of implemented behavioral modification techniques
- The indoor and outdoor activities had to be modified and instructed indoor and outdoor activities
- Communicated with family members and primary clinicians on a daily schedule and weekly progress report
- Practicum/
Education
LMSW -
License Master - Social Worker
Master of Social Work - undefined
Norfolk State University
2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University
2004
Skills
- Group facilitator
- CPI Trainer / Verbal de-escalator
- Behavior / SEL trainer
- Mental Health Advocate
Youth sports coach / trainer
I coach and train my daughter's sports team.
Timeline
Social Emotional Learning Lead / Irving ISD
07.2021 - Current
Adult Education and Literacy Instructor/ Irving
09.2017 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Irving Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2021
Behavior Interventionist
Birdsville Independent School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
School Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor
Moriarty, Edgewood School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
Social Worker/
Foster Care, Norfolk Department of Human Services
02.2010 - 08.2010
School Social Worker
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2009
Home Therapist
Family Preservations
05.2008 - 08.2010
Father’s In New Direction
08.2007 - 05.2008
Residential Counselor
Alternative Behavioral Services
08.2005 - 03.2008
Mental Retardation Assistant
Mental Health, Beach
06.2004 - 07.2006
LMSW -
License Master - Social Worker
Master of Social Work - undefined
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University