Marlene Sulak
Richmond,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with a unique blend of experience in education, probation, and investigations. Recently licensed Private Investigator, previously recognized for expertise in in-depth investigations, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and providing valuable insights as an expert witness in court proceedings. Skillful utilization of organizational, communication, and analytical capabilities to navigate intricate cases and drive favorable results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
LCISD/Bowie Elementary
Rosenberg, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Probation Officer
Kerr County Juvenile Probation
Kerrville, TX, TX
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations including offenders, their families, court personnel, and community partners.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decisionmaking.
Field Officer
Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Reported violations of probation conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while adhering to deadlines under challenging conditions in the field.
Investigator/Specialist I-III
Children's Protective and Family Services
Rosenberg, TX - Wharton, TX
05.1997 - 02.2008
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Testified on behalf of agency as part of criminal and civic proceedings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, strengthening relationships and increasing information sharing.
- Trained junior investigators on best practices, ensuring a high standard of quality across all team members.
Education
B.S. Criminal Justice -
University of Houston
Victoria, TX01.1996
Skills
- Attention to Details
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Interviewing
- Research
- Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, LCISD/Bowie Elementary | 2021-2022
- Employee of the Year- CPS Investigator- Wharton County
Certification
- EC-6 Generalist Certification
- ESL Certification
- Juvenile Probation Certification
awards
- Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- Wharton County Employee of the Year 2004
references
- Belynda Billings, Principal (retired)- Bowie Elementary- 713-410-2236 bbillings@lcisd.org
- Esmeralda Rocha-Duran, Math Coach - Friend - Katy, TX 832-223-1200, 832-945-7278, esmerelda.duran@lcisd.org
- Karen Sheehan, Child Protective Service, Former supervisor (retired), 832-423-3666, Ksheehan50@gmail.com
- Brad Slater, Assistant Chief Juvenile Probation 281-633-7400
Timeline
Teacher
LCISD/Bowie Elementary
08.2013 - Current
Probation Officer
Kerr County Juvenile Probation
07.2011 - 09.2012
Field Officer
Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation
02.2008 - 07.2011
Investigator/Specialist I-III
Children's Protective and Family Services
05.1997 - 02.2008
B.S. Criminal Justice -
University of Houston
- EC-6 Generalist Certification
- Juvenile Probation Certification
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