Michael S. Muhammad, LSW
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Restorative Justice Coordinator at Chicago Public Schools, adept at managing behavioral plans and fostering effective communication. Successfully implemented restorative practices to enhance student accountability and strengthen relationships within the school community. Demonstrates a proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and develop impactful educational programs that promote a culture of healing and support. Career objectives include further advancing restorative justice initiatives to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools - Thorp Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate proactive restorative practices: Organize community-building activities, and restorative conversations to foster a supportive school environment.
- Implement restorative justice principles: Emphasize connection, belonging, and skill-building over punitive measures to promote healing and safety.
- Engage with stakeholders: Collaborate with students, staff, administration, families, and other community members to build systems that support restorative justice initiatives.
- Cultivate accountability and relationships: Ensure all members of the school community are engaged in the restorative justice process to prioritize accountability and strong relationships.
- Facilitate restorative justice processes: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate conferences, circles, and panels to address underlying issues contributing to student misbehavior.
- Train and support volunteers: Provide training and supervision to restorative justice volunteers to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
- Coordinate with external agencies: Work closely with community agencies, schools, law enforcement, and courts to make referrals to the restorative justice program.
- Assist offenders in understanding impact: Help offenders understand the consequences of their actions on others and promote accountability.
- Support victims: Provide a safe and supportive environment for victims to express their needs and concerns.
- Develop educational programs: Create and implement restorative justice educational programs for the community to raise awareness and promote understanding.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes: Assess the effectiveness of restorative justice interventions to ensure continuous improvement.
- Seek and coordinate resources: Secure grants and donations to support the restorative justice program.
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Bennett Elementary
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Support students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Communicate affirmatively and promote positive attitudes with every student.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
School Social Worker Intern
Chicago Board of Education
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Offered personalized behavioral support to children in need of extra support.
- Counseled individuals and groups in targeted growth opportunity areas.
- Recorded full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process.
- Interviewed students, parents and teachers in preparation for evaluation process and annual or triennial reviews.
- Conducted student observations in academic and non-academic settings
Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Board of Education - Gillespie Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Built trusting rapport with students, staff and parents.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to promote prosocial behaviors.
- Consistently utilized restorative conversations to reinforce de-escalation techniques.
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Jungman Elementary
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Provided one on one academic and socio-emotional support to a student with Fragile X.
Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Board of Education - Fort Dearborn Elem.
Chicago, IL
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Built trusting rapport with students, staff and parents.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to promote prosocial behaviors.
- Consistently utilized restorative conversations to reinforce de-escalation techniques.
Teacher Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Sandoval Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2002 - 10.2016
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Education
Post MSW Type 73 PEL Program - School Social Work
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies Minor Psychology
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2006
Skills
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Supervision
- Activity Management
Certification
- State of Illinois - Social Worker
- Illinois State Board of Education - School Social Worker
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Chicago Public Schools - Thorp Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
School Social Worker Intern
Chicago Board of Education
10.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Bennett Elementary
01.2020 - Current
Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Board of Education - Gillespie Elementary
09.2019 - 12.2019
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Jungman Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2019
Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Board of Education - Fort Dearborn Elem.
10.2016 - 07.2017
Teacher Assistant
Chicago Board of Education - Sandoval Elementary
09.2002 - 10.2016
Post MSW Type 73 PEL Program - School Social Work
Chicago State University
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies Minor Psychology
Chicago State University
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