LATASHA ROBINSON
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a dedicated and career minded graduate of Roosevelt University that possesses excellent personal, analytical and organization skills, I am looking for a demanding and fast-paced position that will allow me to become an invaluable asset in an organization, while affording me the ability to apply my education and experience. I am a lifelong learner professionally and personally and strive to make a difference in individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Interventionist Specialist
Chicago Public School
Chicago, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee all school code of conduct obligations related to students in the school community
- Organize peace rallies that bridge community safety with school safety
- Document student and climate conflicts, restorative conversations, and parental responses
- Primary Responsibilities: Positive Behavior Support Implement and monitor Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program Create Advisory Curriculum in conjunction with administration around Social and Emotional Learning Deliver staff development around the PBIS/SEL programs
- Implement and monitor the peer mediation council Create staff/student mentoring initiative for at-risk students Deescalate student incidents and behavior Maintain communication with parents, teachers, and administration Refer students to administration or student support as needed Ensure that attendance is entered daily into Impact
- Ensure that all reporting timelines and deadlines are met
- Monitor student attendance and track absences
- Daily phone calls to parents and students when absent Home visits to chronically absent students Design and implement attendance incentives
- Serve on the attendance task force Assist with the development of Individual Student Plans Monitor student behavior and provide consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct in conjunction with the Assistant Principal Monitor the cafeteria during lunch and events Run the In-School Suspension Room as needed Conduct after school and Saturday detention as needed
- Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and other events related to intervention efforts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices for working with at-risk youth.
- Advised teachers on how best to respond when a student exhibits concerning behaviors.
Chicago Public School (SECA)
Chicago Public School
Chicago, USA
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each student
- Individual Education Program (IEP); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students
- Provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts
- Corrects homework assignments and examination materials; Assists teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in-services training to update job related skills
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Assistant Dean of Student
CICS Wrightwood
Chicago, USA
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Cultivating and communicating school culture support systems and routines that support positive school culture to all stakeholders
- Management and implementation of positive and negative aspects of the discipline systems
- De-escalating and resolving student and parent conflicts by establishing and maintaining healthy communication with families, including initiation of behavioral planning meetings
- Regularly participating in the collection of and analysis of data to improve school culture
- This data includes suspension rates, detention rates and classroom removals
- Working collaboratively with the Dean, Social Worker, and other academic personnel to implement restorative discipline practices, including facilitating restorative conferences with teachers and students
- Communication of discipline issues with families, including notification of detentions and suspensions
- Assisted Dean of Students in developing and implementing student-centered programs, initiatives and services.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, administration, alumni and community members.
- Coordinated campus-wide events such as orientations, convocations, commencement ceremonies and other special activities.
Restorative Justice Coordinator
CICS Wrightwood
Chicago, USA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Co-facilitated behavior RTI and quarterly parent conferences for at-risk students
- Supported K-8 at-risk students by implementing 'Peace Circles' and small group interventions
- Regularly participated in the collection of and analysis of data to improve school culture
- This data includes suspension rates, detention rates and classroom removals
- Communication of discipline issues with families, including notification of detentions and suspensions
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
Teacher Assistant
Roosevelt University
Chicago, USA
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted the Professor with making copies, attendance, and providing resources to students
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Concentration
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Mental Health Assessment
- Activity Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous professional development
- Proficient in Aspen
- Leadership ability
- Individualized support
- Standardized Testing
- Referral Coordination
- Group Instruction
- Reporting
- Family Support
- Academic Assistance
Communityserviceactivities
- Restorative Justice Convention, BARJ, 2013
- Trained Peacekeeper, 2017
- De-escalation Training, 2017
- License Paraprofessional, 2017
- License Substitute, 2017
- Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS), 2017
- Disciplinary Intervention Curriculum Training (UMOJA), 2017
- Bounce Back Intervention (NCTSN), 2017
- Lead CCLT Team
- BHT
- Elove Circle Group
- Trained Restorative Justice
- Peer conference Advisor
Leadership Experience
Vice President, Culprit Justice Society, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 01/2011, 12/2014, Hosted meetings throughout the school., Worked with multiple inner city organizations to assist at-risk youth., Completed community service., Offered employment resources to the community and partnered with the Juvenile Justice Center for mentoring.
Timeline
Youth Interventionist Specialist
Chicago Public School
01.2017 - Current
Chicago Public School (SECA)
Chicago Public School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Dean of Student
CICS Wrightwood
01.2015 - 12.2017
Restorative Justice Coordinator
CICS Wrightwood
01.2015 - 12.2016
Teacher Assistant
Roosevelt University
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Concentration
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Roosevelt University
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