Lashawn Allen
Baltimore,MD
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community School Coordinator
Child First Authority Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Served as the liaison Mary E. Rodman Elementary School and the Edmondson Village Community.
- Conducted a need assessment to determine the needs of the school from all stakeholders.
- Maintained and developed 10 consistent partnerships and 20 other as needed partnerships.
- Served as the chair of the School Family and Community Council where all stakeholder came together to make important decisions.
- Served as a task manger to 2 students from Morgan State University.
- Served as a mentor to 6 new community school coordinators.
- Launched a literacy initiative that aimed to increase the literacy rate of students in grades pre- k - 2.
- Created a streamline process that increased parent volunteerism for 7% to 45%.
- Worked closely with the attendance team to ensure that the school's attendance rate exceeds 80%.
- Streamlined communication between families, schools, and other stakeholders through regular updates on program developments and achievements.
- Promoted a positive school culture by creating engaging events and activities designed to bring together students, staff, and community members.
Residential Counselor
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Served and supported residents living in residential treatment facility.
- Assisted with daily activities such as hygiene, life skills, arranging and transporting residents to various appointments.
- Completed administrative task such as: Behavior Case Notes, Incident Reports, Inventory Tracking Sheets, and Room Assignments Sheets.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining calm environment.
- Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Family Services Advocate
The Y Head Start of Baltimore City
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Documented, coordinated, and collaborated with external stakeholders to ensure that family had solid educational foundation.
- Ensured safety of children and family by tracking attendance, assisting families in keeping medical documentation current, and completing home visits for chronically absent children.
- Maintain required records of educational services provided, and referrals made for each family.
- Provided targeted assistance to families facing eviction or homelessness by connecting them with legal resources, housing assistance programs, or emergency financial aid.
- Safeguarded wellbeing of children at risk by reporting concerns promptly to appropriate authorities, as mandated by law.
- Increased awareness of available resources within community through hosting informational sessions, workshops, and outreach events.
- Supported healthy child development with early intervention programs, assessments, and referrals to appropriate services.
- Ensured timely delivery of services to families in need by maintaining accurate records and efficient case management practices.
- Increased parent engagement in children's education through organizing school events, meetings, and workshops.
- Served as mentor to entry level Family Services Advocates.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD 05.2016
Skills
- Professional Development for Entry Level Coordinators
- Monitoring the progress of Implemented interventions
- Multitasking
- Efficient and Effective
Certificates and Licenses
- State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals; Youth Care Practitioner License
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- CPR First Aid
- Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
Activities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Fall 2012, 05/01/16
Timeline
Community School Coordinator
Child First Authority Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Residential Counselor
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
12.2018 - 01.2022
Family Services Advocate
The Y Head Start of Baltimore City
05.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Coppin State University
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