Joel Ward
Los Angeles,US
Summary
Determined social warrior, dedicated to improving the lives of those around me. Strategic in combining organizational skills, a broad educational background, and the ability to work well with children, parents, and school administrators.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Attendance Specialist
Culver City High School / New Earth Youth Build
Culver City, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Presented on behalf of my organization at the Culver City Unified School District board meeting
- Worked directly with the school Administration (Principal, Assistant Principals, Counselors) on a daily basis.
- Identified barriers that were preventing a student from attending class consistently
- Reduced truancy rates by developing targeted outreach programs for at-risk students, focusing on engagement and support.
- Administered a weekly life-skills class that averaged 40 students.
- Promoted a positive school culture by emphasizing the importance of regular attendance as a key element in student success.
- Acted as a liaison between school (Culver City High School) and students, maintaining open lines of communication
- Gathered, assessed, and inputted attendance data.
- Conducted individual, family, and group interviews to assess situations, capabilities, and problems in order to determine the services needed to meet needs
- Provided emotionally disturbed children and adolescents with therapeutic services as well as crisis intervention.
F.L.O.W. Instructor / Music Teacher
New Earth Youth Build
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Created and delivered music-related lectures and presentations for an average of 25 students
- Successfully worked with at risk youth, and helped students navigate and express their emotions in an effective manner
- Held lectures in a classroom setting in Los Angeles County Juvenile Halls (LACOE) and Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD)
- Created engaging course plans that included multimedia learning tools to meet students' academic, intellectual, and social needs
- Used technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, such as Ableton, Logic, and Pro Tools
- Mentored struggling students, using an individualized approach to help them learn more effectively.
P.E. Teacher / Youth Consultant
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Organized lesson plans and curriculums to help students achieve goals and personal milestones
- Demonstrated excellent managing ability, which resulted in getting promoted to a lead position
- Assessed student success and identified improvement areas through feedback
- Facilitated and controlled classrooms of 30+ students
- Managed classes with students that have severe conflict resolution problems and other behavioral issues
- Innovated creative and new teaching methods, making the learning experience more enjoyable for students.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01.2022
Associate of Arts - Behavioral & Social Sciences
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA01.2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA01.2019
Skills
- Program management
- Student evaluations
- Group and individual instruction
- Strong Organization
- Office Administration
- Interpersonal strengths
- Community relations
- Customer service
- Event management
Timeline
Attendance Specialist
Culver City High School / New Earth Youth Build
02.2022 - Current
F.L.O.W. Instructor / Music Teacher
New Earth Youth Build
02.2022 - Current
P.E. Teacher / Youth Consultant
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES
08.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communications
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - Behavioral & Social Sciences
West Los Angeles College
Associate of Arts - Communications
West Los Angeles College