Kenneth Ferguson
Education
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Goal-driven, detail-oriented academic professional with over 20 years of experience in youth interactions. Able to work with adverse populations and adapt to the changing landscape of Education. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in goal setting and active listening. With years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attendance Support Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Helped increase overall Average Dailey Attendance (ADA) by 5%
- Support efforts of parents/guardians and individual school buildings to improve student's attendance throughout Buffalo Public School.
- Assist in early identification and diagnosis of attendance problems of BPS students by conducting parent meetings at home or in school.
- Refer students/parents to appropriate school and community resources.
Family Connections Counselor
Best Self Behavioral Health
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Teamed up with CPS/DSS and families with children experiencing social, emotional, developmental and/or behavioral challenges to facilitate services linkage, referral, and communication.
- Support recovery with linkages to treatment, counseling, peers and other services. Assist with housing support. Linked over 35 families to services.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Substitute Teacher | Life Skills Coach
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2011 - 09.2020
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Encourage personal development in young people by providing outlets for their stresses and anxieties.
- Helping struggling students build confidence, manage stress and set and achieve goals.
Community Education Leader
Buffalo Public Schools | Office of Parent and Family Engagement
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided leadership, assessment, advice, and mentorship for students and parents to explore personal progression and professional paths through outreach programs, financial literacy workshops and skill development activities.
- Proven track record of engaging families and strengthening relationships between schools and community. Connected over 50 families to community organizations for services.
- Responsible for strengthening family & educator relationships by removing barriers to collaboration between teachers and families.
Education
Master of Science - Student Personnel Administration
State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
State University of New York At Purchase College
Purchase, New York05.1995
Associate of Science - Social Science
Erie Community College
Buffalo, New York05.1993
Skills
- Advisement & Assessment
- Career Counseling
- Knowledge of Counseling Theories
- Student Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interpersonal abilities
Certification
NYS certified in Attendance
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Timeline
Attendance Support Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Family Connections Counselor
Best Self Behavioral Health
10.2020 - 07.2021
Community Education Leader
Buffalo Public Schools | Office of Parent and Family Engagement
05.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher | Life Skills Coach
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2011 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Student Personnel Administration
State University College At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
State University of New York At Purchase College
Associate of Science - Social Science
Erie Community College
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