Kelly Griffin
Midlothian,TX
Summary
High-energy professional with experience serving youth and adults. Ability to manage and document sensitive situations and subject matter. Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
United States Probation and Pretrial Services
01.2004
- Collected information for and prepared pre-sentence reports for offenders awaiting trial
- Observed office visits and court appearances in federal court
Substitute Teacher
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Owner
Whipped Custom Cakes
01.2009 - Current
- Managed orders, finances and 5-8 custom cake orders per week
Community Supervision Officer
Tarrant County CSCD Adult Probation
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Supervised a caseload of high-risk individuals with drug, alcohol and violent/nonviolent felony offenses
- Assisted offenders with securing housing, employment, meeting basic needs and a community mentor for support upon their release from incarceration
- Met weekly with district judges in the drug court program to report any compliance, violation or other needs required by the individuals on my caseload
- Worked alongside licensed counselors conducting essential assessment to help better meet the needs of the offender
- Followed closely court ordered conditions of probation, made necessary approved amendments, submitted detailed violation summaries to district courts, documented every encounter made with each offender for court records
Education
Bachelor of Sociology/ Criminology -
Texas Tech University
01.2006
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Oral and written communications skills
- Leadership
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor, Mentors Care, Midlothian, Texas 08/2018 -05/2019
- Volunteer, District Parole Office, Lubbock, Texas 01/2006 -12/2006, Observe office visits, aided with filing
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Owner
Whipped Custom Cakes
01.2009 - Current
Community Supervision Officer
Tarrant County CSCD Adult Probation
01.2007 - 01.2013
Intern
United States Probation and Pretrial Services
01.2004
Bachelor of Sociology/ Criminology -
Texas Tech University
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