Kris Sims
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and empathetic individual with more than 15 years in social services. Past work has included working with at-risk youth, performing family assessments, educational guidance, managing a large caseload, preparing legal documentation and testifying in court. Demonstrates sound judgement in difficult and high stress situations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, , TX
03.2022 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teachers to reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support students and maintain consistent schedules.
- Regularly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on past performance.
- Keep students on-task with positive reinforcement
- Assign, explain and grade homework.
Freelance Photographer
Camera On Call DFW
Dallas, TX
05.2004 - Current
- Plan and prepare for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photograph events of all sizes at both indoor and outdoor venues. Digitally edit photos to enhance appearance.
- Maintain professional relationships with long term and new clients. Client list has included Rosewood Properties, Executive Women of Dallas, Neiman-Marcus, Sally Davison Designs, United Bank of Switzerland,and Billy Boone Realty.
- Maintain website for Camera on Call DFW.
Casemanager IV
Child Protective Sevices
Dallas, TX
11.1993 - 05.2008
- Investigated allegations of child abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Developed safety plans for families
- Testified at court hearings regarding clients' history and behavior
- Liason between Family Preservation and Juvenile Probation for 4 years
- Held positions in Investigations, Family Preservation, and Adoptions during my tenure with the agency
Education
Master of Liberal Arts -
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TXBachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXSkills
- Compassionate
- Solution-based interventions
- Life skills counseling
- Efficient under pressure
- Organized
- Analytical thinking
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
03.2022 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Camera On Call DFW
05.2004 - Current
Casemanager IV
Child Protective Sevices
11.1993 - 05.2008
Master of Liberal Arts -
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At Dallas
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