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Marquita Curry

Columbus,OH

Summary

Attentive Family Service Worker devoted to helping children and families deal with challenging situations by coordinating effective community and program support. Well-versed in available resources and eligibility requirements. Works closely with local law enforcement, medical and court officials to handle wide-ranging matters on behalf of at-risk family groups.

Philosophy of Education: I believe that for a student to reach his/her full potential, the whole child has to be considered which includes family voice & advocacy. I feel a student must feel a sense of "belongingness" that includes inclusive instructive practices that acknowledge institutional/situational barriers and make room for reform and student's voice. I also believe that every student can grow and achieve if planted in the right soil, with the right amount of sun.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

District Region Family Engagement Coordinator

Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
09.2021 - Current
  • Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
  • Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
  • Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
  • Supervised team of 52 volunteers, delivering in-depth training and mentoring.
  • Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
  • Managed accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.

Family Engagement Coordinator

Windsor Elementary School
Columbus, Ohio
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
  • Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
  • Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
  • Monitored program activities and participation to assess utilization and close service gaps.
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
  • Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas on Parent Involvement issues.
  • Maintained open, positive and proactive communication between educators and families.
  • Assisted with development of family-focused events, programs and workshops.
  • Prepared reports, documentation and written materials to communicate information to parents and staff.
  • Coordinated and delivered public presentations to parents, staff and community agencies.
  • Tracked involvement of families and updated computer database.
  • Assisted parents and guardians in goal setting and educational development for children.
  • Informed parents of school procedures, instructional programs, Title 1 funding and roles of administrators and staff.
  • Leveraged mediation techniques to facilitate communication between parents, school administration and teachers.

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Windsor Elementary School
Columbus, OH
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
  • Guided students' guardians to various local resources.
  • Evaluated student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and service projects.

1st Grade Instructional Assistant

Columbus City Schools
Columbus , OH
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Life Coach

Parent Anonymous
Claremont, CA
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
  • Promoted useful resources to facilitate coaching goals.
  • Led group sessions and encouraged discussion to improve results for individuals.
  • Helped clients identify goals, obstacles and strategies for attaining greater fulfillment.
  • Assisted clients with career training, resource applications and counseling programs to facilitate life enrichment.
  • Adhered to federal and state documentation mandates regarding records and file management.

Professional Scorer

Pearson
Westerville, OH
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Scored State mandated test for 3rd through 5th grade in reading and or math
  • Followed Rubric to ensure accuracy for both student and agency
  • Assessed grade per the rubric
  • completed qualifier test with 80% accuracy per company policy

Education

Masters of Education M.Ed - Education Administration

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
04.2022

Bachelors - Liberal Studies

Wright State University
06.2007

Skills

  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Community referrals
  • Home visits
  • Client advocacy
  • Recordkeeping
  • Conducting interviews
  • Time management
  • Planning/ Program Development
  • Needs Assessment
  • Problem resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • IEP writing knowledge
  • Case history compilation
  • Training & Development
  • Culture Asset Mapping
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership/Evaluation
  • Client Interviewing
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data management

Timeline

District Region Family Engagement Coordinator

Columbus City Schools
09.2021 - Current

Family Engagement Coordinator

Windsor Elementary School
10.2019 - 08.2021

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Windsor Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2019

Life Coach

Parent Anonymous
10.2017 - 10.2018

1st Grade Instructional Assistant

Columbus City Schools
06.2017 - 06.2019

Professional Scorer

Pearson
10.2014 - 10.2016

Masters of Education M.Ed - Education Administration

Tiffin University

Bachelors - Liberal Studies

Wright State University

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