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Kali Copass

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator and team leader with a proven track record at Education Management & Staffing Solution, excelling in classroom management and critical thinking. Leveraged instructional technology and creative problem-solving to enhance student learning and engagement. Skilled in collaborating with law enforcement and community resources, demonstrating exceptional verbal communication and active listening. Achieved significant improvements in student and community outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Protective Investigator

Department Of Children and Families, State of Florida
Jacksonville, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
  • Reviewed and analyzed violent crime reports to identify crime trends.
  • Responded to emergency situations involving children requiring immediate attention.
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Facilitated communication between involved parties while protecting confidentiality of information.
  • Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with children, guardians, doctors, nurses and law enforcement to gain insight into individual cases.
  • Remained composed and calm when interacting with individuals, taking into account that children and families were involved in high-stress situations.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Investigated each child's living environment to determine whether home was safe or presented risks.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Education Management & Staffing Solution
Jacksonville, Fl
11.2022 - 05.2023

Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.

  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Waitress

Terry's Grill
Jacksonville, Fl
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.

Waitress

The Twisted Fork
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2020 - 06.2022
    • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
    • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
    • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
    • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
    • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
    • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
LaBelle, FL
08.2019 - 03.2020
    • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
    • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
    • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
    • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
    • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
    • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Waitress Supervisor

Ruby Tuesday
Cape Coral, FL
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and innovations to boost competitiveness and customer appeal.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL
12.2018

Police Officer Certification -

FSCJ Police Academy
Jacksonville, FL
12.2018

Skills

  • Video Conferencing
  • Testing Standards
  • Administrative Updates
  • Classroom Management
  • Communications Strategies
  • Student Records Management
  • Field Trip Supervision
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Instructional Technology
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety Awareness
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Parent Communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Instructional technology
  • Active Listening
  • Enforcing Laws
  • Police Training
  • Learning Strategies
  • Training Classes
  • Criminal Justice System Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Personnel Records
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration

Timeline

Child Protective Investigator

Department Of Children and Families, State of Florida
06.2023 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Education Management & Staffing Solution
11.2022 - 05.2023

Waitress

Terry's Grill
06.2022 - 11.2022

Waitress

The Twisted Fork
08.2020 - 06.2022

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School
08.2019 - 03.2020

Waitress Supervisor

Ruby Tuesday
11.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Edward Waters College

Police Officer Certification -

FSCJ Police Academy
Kali Copass