Lisa Grace
Albany,GA
Summary
I have a strong analytical background and keen decision-making abilities that I utilized within criminal justice, social services, and educational environments to enhance student learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Dougherty County School System
08.2020 - Current
- Certified apple teacher. Train the trainers ( supported co educators with apple apps skills).
- Google Classroom, Google Meets, Differentiates Instruction, Establishes Classroom Management, Counsels with parents and students on learning and discipline problems, Successfully integrate technology in the classroom, Develops engaging instructional lesson plans, Develops and uses formative and summative assessments, Facilitates Afterschool and Saturday School Tutoring, Evaluate sand Grade students work, Prepares course syllabus, Collaborates in core subject departmental meetings
Lead Specialist Part-time
JCPenney
11.2011 - Current
- Supervisory Advisor, Review department communication and support company shrinkage, Opening and closing of department store, Operating in a fiduciary capacity
Various Teaching Roles
Dougherty County School System
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Teaching students based on Georgia Common Core Curriculum Standards, Develops engaging instructional lesson plans, Collaborate in grade group meetings, Create and write IEP’s (Individualized Education Plan) for special needs students, Serve on various school wide club committees, Develops and uses formative and summative assessments, Serve on various school club committees, Para-Professional (General Education), Knowledgeable of teaching strategies, Taught Self-Contained Class for two years
Office Coordinator
Samaritan Clinic
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Assist Clinic Director in coordinating community events, Supervised and educated clerical staff and volunteers, Responsible for day-to-day operation of the clinic, Planning, coordinating, and evaluating all activities of the office and clinic area under the direction of the Clinic Director, Provide necessary programmatic information to the Clinic Director for quarterly reporting, Oversee the implementation of multiple clinics, Coordinate the scheduling of multiple clinics, Performs intake process on families and individuals, Assist with planning and utilization of the facility, Managing medical records, Prioritizing patient appointments, Schedule lab/diagnostic procedures, Ensures lab specimens are picked-up in a timely manner, Complete all documentation for medications through the Patient Assistance Programs, Facilitate collaborative efforts with Dougherty County Health Department/Breast Test and More, Morehouse School of Medicine/Each One Reach One Program
Program Consultant 2/Regional Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Community Health/Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program
08.2006 - 10.2009
- Improved adult communication skills
- Trained adults on documentation on set up of clinic
- Oversee Volunteer Clinics, Review and submit quarterly reports to Department of Community Health, Supervised and Trained volunteer staff on departmental paperwork, Responsible for 30 counties, Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews (Reports), Facilitate Specialize Events with other Community Resource Programs with diverse population including families and children, Provide Support and Coverage for other Regional Volunteer Coordinators, Acted as Interim Director and met Governor Sonny Perdue for the signing of the Proclamation for Volunteer Clinics in the state of Georgia
Social Services Case Manager Specialist/Intake/Diversion
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Complete all intake reports on Form 453, Screens IDS Master Index System Online, SUCCESS, PSDS, All reports are assigned for immediate response time to CPS Investigators, All reports routed to CPS Investigators, Unit Supervisors, and clerical staff, Answers all telephone calls immediately and assess and route telephone calls to necessary departments, Divert appropriate CPS referrals to determine if services are needed, Prevented problematic family issues from escalating to required CPS intervention, Assessed what services may be needed by the family
Social Services Case Manager/Investigation and Ongoing
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
11.2002 - 02.2005
- Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of children, Provide follow-up and placement resources in cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and families, Determine level of risk or take appropriate action, Accept cases from investigators and provide follow-up intervention, Assesses for safety and risk to provide a combination of investigative and case management services, Work within the legal system in selected cases to ensure safety of individual and to achieve desired outcomes, Provide collaborative effort working jointly with Albany Police Department, Dougherty County Police Department, Phoebe Hospital, and Open Arms, Form and document protective custody, petitions for out home placement, and testify at court hearings
Career Advisor/Career Developer
Albany Youth Opportunity Movement
04.2002 - 11.2002
- Trained young adults to complete applications for employment
- Educated young adults to improve their communication skills and prepare their profiles on job portals
- Develop individual service strategy for young adults, Identify personal needs and strengths to translate them into realistic goals, Update and review YO! Members (Young Adults) individual service strategy plans, Work closely with the YO! Center Director to ensure documentation is appropriate, Deliver Career Readiness Seminars to YO! Members, Supervise, facilitated, identified, educated, and managed YO! Members internships and/or job shadowing, Complete monthly activity reports and other required reports, Complete an accurate MIS data entry
Case Coordinator/Social Service Technician Senior
Department of Juvenile Justice/Albany Area Community Service Board
09.1998 - 02.2002
- Provided Case Management for youth offenders (TRADE) Program Transitional Reintegration and Decision Enhancement, Provided Crisis Management for youth offenders, Facilitated and educated individual/family counseling, Supervised use of electronic monitoring devices of youth offenders, Oversaw home visits, Participated in revocations, hearings, and screenings, Assisted program coordinator with providing orientation and explanation of facility rules, Participated in treatment planning/implementation of court orders, Responsible for intensive aftercare supervision for youth offenders, Duties paralleled with Program Coordinator (TRADE)
Social Service Technician Senior
Georgia Pines Community Service Board
12.1997 - 09.1998
- Worked with consumers in a Day Treatment Center for (SED) Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children, Provided family, individual, and group counseling, Developed individualized service plans for consumers, Conducted skill building groups, Conducted parenting classes, Conducted daily anger management classes, self-esteem classes, creative expression, daily living skills, and Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Education
Master of Education Counseling/Psychology -
Troy State University
Troy, AL10.2005
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.1994
Skills
- Blackboard
- MacBook Apple Teacher
- Google Classroom
- Excel, Microsoft Professional 2000
- E-Teams, Windows 98
- Microsoft Works
- FACET, SUCCESS
- IDS Master Index System Online
- E-Forms
- Tablet
- PSDS
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Outlook
Affiliations
- Pre-Law Society
- American Criminal Justice Association
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Research
- Fidelity and Efficacy of Education
- Recidivism and Incarceration Rate of Males and Females
- Body Language and Psychology
- Bullet Trajectory
- Analysis of Pattern Evidence for Tire Impressions
Advisory Boards
Transitions House Advisory Board
References
Available Upon Request
Honors And Awards
- Albany Herald Newspaper article for the TRADE Program (Transition Reintegration And Decision Enhancement)
- Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program Award
- Appreciation Award/Magnolia Elementary School
- Education Award/Magnolia Elementary School
- Samaritan Clinic Development, Inception, and Progression Award
Training
- Methamphetamine
- Title IV/ADA Civil Rights
- Response in Reporting Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drugs in the Workplace
- Child Fatality Building Successful Teams
- HIPAA
- MEPA/IEP
- Southwest Georgia RESA Substitute Teacher Training
Volunteer Experience
- Dougherty County School System
- Samaritan Clinic
Timeline
Teacher
Dougherty County School System
08.2020 - Current
Various Teaching Roles
Dougherty County School System
08.2016 - 07.2020
Lead Specialist Part-time
JCPenney
11.2011 - Current
Office Coordinator
Samaritan Clinic
11.2009 - 05.2011
Program Consultant 2/Regional Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Community Health/Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program
08.2006 - 10.2009
Social Services Case Manager Specialist/Intake/Diversion
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
02.2005 - 08.2006
Social Services Case Manager/Investigation and Ongoing
Dougherty County Department of Family and Children Services
11.2002 - 02.2005
Career Advisor/Career Developer
Albany Youth Opportunity Movement
04.2002 - 11.2002
Case Coordinator/Social Service Technician Senior
Department of Juvenile Justice/Albany Area Community Service Board
09.1998 - 02.2002
Social Service Technician Senior
Georgia Pines Community Service Board
12.1997 - 09.1998
Master of Education Counseling/Psychology -
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Alabama State University