Jean francois
Bloomfield,New Jersey
Summary
Seasoned Youth Development Specialist with a proven track record at Administration for Children's Services, adept in fostering positive youth development and implementing effective career guidance. Excelled in creating safe, supportive environments, significantly enhancing social-emotional learning. Skilled in outdoor education and youth mentoring, consistently achieving goals through innovative strategies and teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
Newark, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to young people in developing life skills.
- Encouraged a safe environment by implementing behavioral expectations and providing appropriate supervision during all activities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations related to working with minors.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Lead group activities and workshops focused on life skills, career readiness, and social-emotional development.
- Receive valuable training on building healthy relationships with youth and crisis prevention and management
- Manage conflict and youth behavior safely including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary
Paraprofessional
Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
05.2012 - 06.2018
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NJ06-2011
Skills
- Outdoor education
- Financial literacy
- Career guidance
- Bullying prevention
- Restorative justice
- Cultural history
- Suicide prevention
- Youth mentoring
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive youth development
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Administration for Children's Services
06.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Newark Public Schools
05.2012 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
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