JENNIFER L. CUGHAN
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Experienced professional and leader with a background in youth development and mentorship. Strong emphasis on team collaboration throughout career. Known for reliability and adaptability, with experience in conflict resolution, program planning, and community outreach. Passionate 'hope dealer' motivated by a desire to introduce people to Jesus Christ while empowering young people. Objective in applying to Keys Connections is to help create supportive environments that foster support and Kingdom growth
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ATHLETICS OPERATIONS STAFF (PT)
Bucknell University
09.2024 - Current
- Assist in multiple game day activities: music/sound board control, score board, team film, etc
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON
Columbia County Christian School
05.2019 - 09.2024
- Serve as EITC Coord, Chapel & Spiritual Advisors Coord., Alumni Relations Coord., Guidance Coord. (College & Career Plng, Crisis Coord, Advisement/Behavior Reporting, Data collection), Grant-writing/Development
- Coord. of Student Development, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Advisor, Student Council Advisor, etc
- Managed multiple projects concurrently by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of organization.
INCARCERATED YOUTH CASE MANAGER
CSIU
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Act as educational liaison between school districts and five county prisons assisting student- inmates in pursuing their high school diploma or GED
- Created safe spaces where youths could openly discuss their feelings, experiences, and challenges without judgment or fear of repercussion.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Guest teacher/substitute in CSIU classrooms throughout the five-county area
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR (INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) TRIO UPWARD BOUND
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
04.2006 - 08.2017
- Coordinated college readiness services for income-eligible, first-generation students
- Employed team-building and individual goal setting to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Presented at numerous venues on a variety of topics to professionals in the field of education
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from students and peers regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Collaborated with TRIO staff to develop plans for meeting grant objectives
- Helped establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order among summer academy students
- Initiated, coordinated and led service-learning projects in a three-county area for our students and staff every year since 2006
- Mentored student-workers and graduate assistants for improved teaching techniques and professional development.
- Presented in professional development workshops to enhance educator's skills and knowledge in their respective fields.
ASSISTANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Served as primary personal and academic coach to student-athletes
- Maintained morale and assisted the Head Coach with on-court coaching and developing game plans
- Implemented Head Coach's practice plans and game plans, while submitting ideas in a respectful manner
- Facilitated study hall hours and tutored as necessary and/or referred student- athletes to appropriate campus resources for academic, social, and counseling support
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed relationships with players to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
SUPPORTS COORDINATOR
CMSU Developmental Supports and Services
03.1995 - 04.2006
- Acted as liaison in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with developmental disabilities/mental retardation
- Adhered to productivity and quality assurance standards
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
- Analyzed information from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals and diagnostic evaluations to assess client's abilities, needs and eligibility for services
- Assisted in the orientation of families upon intake
- Assisted with special events/projects that enhanced operations of the office
- Attended and participated in community meetings and groups
- Attended program staff meetings, treatment reviews, IEPs and other agency meetings as necessary
- Collaborated with service providers
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives, and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and their families
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EXCEPTIONALITIES
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Bloomsburg, PA12.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY - CONCENTRATION SOCIAL CHANGE; MINOR- POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY
KEUKA COLLEGE
KEUKA PARK, NY05.1993
Skills
- Educational and Athletic Supervision
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Strategic Guidance
- Engage With Varied Community Demographics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Fostering Student Motivation
- Proficient Task Prioritization
- Effective Public Speaking
- Enhancing Workplace Positivity
Certification
- ACSI Head of School Certification
- ACSI Professional Staff Certification: Guidance
Affiliations
- AGAPE: Love From Above for Our Community, Inc.
- CMSU Developmental Support & Services Advisory Board (12 years)
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MAEOPP)
- PA TRIO
- ACT State Organization Executive Council Member since 2011; served as State Representative 3 years; completed term as State Chair
Timeline
ATHLETICS OPERATIONS STAFF (PT)
Bucknell University
09.2024 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON
Columbia County Christian School
05.2019 - 09.2024
INCARCERATED YOUTH CASE MANAGER
CSIU
10.2017 - 05.2019
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2017 - 05.2019
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR (INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) TRIO UPWARD BOUND
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
04.2006 - 08.2017
ASSISTANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
10.2003 - 01.2008
SUPPORTS COORDINATOR
CMSU Developmental Supports and Services
03.1995 - 04.2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EXCEPTIONALITIES
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY - CONCENTRATION SOCIAL CHANGE; MINOR- POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY
KEUKA COLLEGE
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