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Jamie Craig

High School Teacher, Social Sciences/CTE
Kansas City,MO

Summary

Knowledgeable Social Sciences/CTE Teacher with 7 years of experience teaching Secondary-level Education courses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Sensitivity to student diversity with strong desire to help all students achieve by: bridging the learning gap and combatting the school-to-prison pipeline. Trauma informed with practice in a Trauma Sensitive School environment. Trained in Restorative Justice Practices and implemented them in classroom settings and developed and implemented programs that utilized these practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

CTE Teacher

Wyandotte High School
Kansas City, Kansas
08.2017 - Current

Youth Court

  • SIT Coordinator
  • Assist in coordination and implementation of a peer restorative program, student court, and peer mediation program.
  • Researched, designed, and implemented a working Youth Court.
  • Supervise and provide leadership, direction, and support for students in the Youth Court Internship.
  • Train students as Peer Mediators for Conflict Resolution.
  • Organize- hold mediation & re-entry circles
  • Collaborates with the District Attorney's office and school administration to reduce the suspension rate and reduce the number of juvenile's with a criminal record.
  • Collaborates with community-based organizations, agencies of county government and other partners in implementation of the continuum of restorative practices
  • Assists and supports the continued implementation of partnerships to promote student voice, restorative justice and mindfulness practices for all student with a focus on students disproportionately affected by disciplinary consequences.
  • Oversee the delivery of Restorative Justice Interventions to contribute to a positive outcome for both victim and offender.
  • Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and safe working practice.
  • Ability to demonstrate level of awareness of equality and diversity issues appropriate to this role.
  • Collaborate with other school and district personnel, assigned police officers, representatives of local agencies, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
  • Attended relevant professional development in restorative practices in advanced circle processes.
  • Coordinate service-learning projects for all students
  • Facilitates RJ processes to address incidents impacting individuals and communities.
  • Facilitate mediations, in response to conflicts among student.
  • Provided restorative practice professional development to staff.
  • Use restorative circles to build a sense of community.
  • Attend Restorative Practices implementation and Conflict Circle training.
  • Develop key relationships with campus stakeholders to promote RJ work.

CTE Teacher

  • Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential.
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
  • Utilizes SEL's in all teaching modalities.
  • Use Strength Based Approach to support student progress.
  • Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Selected secondary sources to utilize as instructional materials.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and post-secondary goals.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction to serve all students.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.

Social Studies Teacher

DeLaSalle Education Center
Kansas City, MO
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.

Corrections Officer

Lansing Correctional Facility
Lansing, KS
11.2003 - 11.2005
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of inmates in maximum security.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.

Education

Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08.2015 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Education - Social Sciences Education

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08.2010 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
08.2008 - 05.2010

Certification

Restorative Justice Training - International Institute for Restorative Practices

Timeline

Restorative Justice Training - Wyandotte High School

08-2022

DEI Training - Wyandotte High School 2022-23

08-2022

AVID Training - Wyandotte High School 2022-23

08-2022

Restorative Justice Training - International Institute for Restorative Practices

07-2022

Client Connected Project Training - KCKPS CTE

05-2022

Trauma Sensitive and Resillient SchoolsTraining - Wyandotte High School 2021-22

08-2021

ESL Endorsement, Wyandotte High School

01-2021

CTE Teacher

Wyandotte High School
08.2017 - Current

Social Studies Teacher

DeLaSalle Education Center
08.2016 - 07.2017

Trauma Sensitivity Training - DeLaSalle Educational Center

08-2016

Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership

Park University
08.2015 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Education - Social Sciences Education

Park University
08.2010 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
08.2008 - 05.2010

Corrections Officer

Lansing Correctional Facility
11.2003 - 11.2005
Jamie CraigHigh School Teacher, Social Sciences/CTE