Louise Moore
Pecos,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Juvenile Justice instructor eager to contribute to the continued academic success of Odessa College. Twenty-four years of experience in the field of Juvenile Justice and a clear understanding of the principles of adult learning . Dedicated and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the goals of Odessa College.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Something More Mobile Planetarium
Pecos, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Developed Something More to Explore Mobile Planetarium from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles. Something More to Explore is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 that delivers quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Astronomy learning opportunities to the doorsteps of schools and communities in rural areas of Texas.
Reeves County Commissioner (elected) - Pct. 2
Reeves County Commissioners Court
Pecos, Texas
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Made high-level decisions in reference to county policymaking.
- Efficiently managed counties over 75-million-dollar fiscal activities including budget and tax rate.
- Aligned organizational objectives with constituents' mission to address and improve quality of life concerns for county residents.
- Spearheaded creative and innovative solutions that empowered county to renovate /build new county library, senior citizens center and recreation facility.
- Collaborated with other local, state and federal governmental officials to secure funding for road and bridge improvements.
- Along with two other commissioners was selected as 2018 Business of Year by Pecos Chamber of Commerce.
- Selected as 2018 Citizen of Year by Pecos Chamber of Commerce.
Teacher
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD
Pecos, Texas
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Advocated with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced student success outcomes by implementing spelling bees, debate teams and autobiography writing in addition to complying with state standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Continuing Education Coordinator
Odessa College
Pecos, Texas
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Developed, coordinated and managed a variety of non-credit and credit programs. These courses included Certified Nurse's Aide and the first phlebotomy class at Odessa College- Pecos campus.
- Served as liaison between Odessa College and Reeves County Detention Center to document inmates' completion of GED completions and college skills course work.
- Welcomed and recruited students and responded to inquiries from potential students and referring partner agencies for specific learning opportunities.
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Reeves County Juvenile Probation Department
Pecos, Texas
06.1982 - 12.2006
- Responsible for overall effective operation and administration of all probation, pre- and post-adjudication services
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
- Provided direct supervision of Probation Officers, and all other department staff.
- Prepared and administered annual department budget.
- Instructed Juvenile Justice- Texas Family Code classes for Odessa College-Pecos campus Police Academy.
- Wrote grants to help provide quality services to juvenile offenders and community.
- Progressively promoted up supervisory line from Assistant Probation officer to Detention Director, Assistant chief Juvenile Probation Officer to Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Charter University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology With Emphasis in Criminology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.1982
Associate of Arts - Mass Communications
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05.1980
Skills
- Training: Hired and trained Juvenile Probation and Detention Officers
- Team management:
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Texas Certified Teacher
- Youth Program Development
Timeline
Program Director
Something More Mobile Planetarium
01.2019 - Current
Reeves County Commissioner (elected) - Pct. 2
Reeves County Commissioners Court
01.2015 - 12.2018
Teacher
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD
01.2008 - 12.2015
Continuing Education Coordinator
Odessa College
01.2007 - 12.2008
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Reeves County Juvenile Probation Department
06.1982 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Charter University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology With Emphasis in Criminology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Mass Communications
Western Texas College
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