Minika Preston
Houston,TX
Summary
Well-versed in enhancing learning and developing well-rounded students through the use of oral and written activities. Specializing in the use of technology resources in classroom environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ELAR TEACHER
Spring Independent School District
Spring, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Instruct students and facilitate learning
- Implement existing lesson plans
- Oversee classroom activities
- Work with counselors, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
INTERVENTIONIST
IDEA Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Instruct students and facilitate learning
- Implement existing lesson plans
- Oversee classroom activities
- Work with counselors, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER
ENERGIZE FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
- Instruct students and facilitate learning
- Implement existing lesson plans
- Oversee classroom activities
- Work with counselors, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
CHARTER SCHOOL
- Instruct students and facilitate learning
- Implement existing lesson plans
- Oversee classroom activities
- Work with counselors, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
TREK TEACHER ASSISTANT
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Managed classroom academic tasks
- Administered standard training procedures
- Supported the Lead Classroom facilitator and ensured all students are aligned with daily classroom learning objectives.
CONTINUING EDUCATION TEACHER
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Taught Remedial education classes to out-of-school youths and adults
- Taught preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language.
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TEACHER ASSISTANT
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COUNTY, St. Louis
- Managed classroom academic tasks
- Administered standard training procedures
- Supported the Lead Classroom facilitator and ensured all students are aligned with daily classroom learning objectives.
JOB COACH
PARAQUAD, St. Louis
- Assist with people with learning disabilities, accommodate and perform their work duties and interpersonal skills related to performing specific job tasks in the workplace
- Complete onsite evaluation of to better understand the requirements of the job and work environment.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PARALLEL EDUCATION GROUP, St. Louis
- Instruct students and facilitate learning
- Implement existing lesson plans
- Oversee classroom activities
- Work with counselors, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior.
YOUTH SPECIALIST II
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES, St. Louis
- Completed safety, personal conduct, care and therapy of clients in the Youth Services Division
- Implemented group and individual treatment plans
- Developed constructive relationships with clients, co-workers, and other treatment team members
- Observed and reported information concerning behavioral conditions of clients
- Maintained client records
- Assisted youth in building and developing life skills to enable them to become productive, responsible community members
- Conducted programs to teach youth about the value of teamwork
- Assessed and encouraged clients in their application of learned skills during scheduled activities
- Taught clients the appropriate way to deal with personal issues
- Referred certain issues to the peer group for resolution
- Monitored youth and serving as a mentor
- Youth Specialists have the responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, care, and therapy of the clients in the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES care.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
DEPAUL HOSPITAL/ST. VINCENT BHC
- Cared for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals
- Followed physician instructions and hospital procedures
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being
- Reported to medical staff
- Participated in rehabilitation and treatment programs
- Assisted with personal hygiene, eating, and Cognitive Group Therapy
- Accomplished CPR/First Aid/AED Lifesaving Techniques (CPI trained and certified).
CUSTOMS PROTECTION OFFICER
GS4 SECURE SOLUTIONS, St. Louis
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion
- Ensured security of doors, windows, and gates
- Answered alarms and investigate disturbances
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Called the police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
LOUIS, St. Louis
- Monitored the special needs unit of the correctional facility that included psychiatric, physical, and juvenile offenders with initial incarceration period until trials
- Supervised inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates
- Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband
- Instruct inmates and maintain control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc
- Observed for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher authority; counsel with inmates regarding institutional, domestic or emotional adjustment problems
- Maintained master inmate location counts; setup and receive inmate counts and be familiar with the entire operation of the Control Room; initiated and participated in search of inmate recreation areas, work areas, and housing units to prevent the introduction of contraband items
- Instructed inmates and maintain control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc
- Observed for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher authority; counseled with inmates regarding institutional, domestic or emotional adjustment problems.
Education
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE-ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND HOMELAND SECURITY -
University of Phoenix
01.2011
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
Harris Stowe State College
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Training Writing
- Organizational Management
- Classroom Management
Languages
French, Advanced, Diploma in Advanced French
Timeline
ELAR TEACHER
Spring Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
INTERVENTIONIST
IDEA Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER
ENERGIZE FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
CHARTER SCHOOL
TREK TEACHER ASSISTANT
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTINUING EDUCATION TEACHER
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TEACHER ASSISTANT
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COUNTY, St. Louis
JOB COACH
PARAQUAD, St. Louis
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
PARALLEL EDUCATION GROUP, St. Louis
YOUTH SPECIALIST II
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES, St. Louis
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
DEPAUL HOSPITAL/ST. VINCENT BHC
CUSTOMS PROTECTION OFFICER
GS4 SECURE SOLUTIONS, St. Louis
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
LOUIS, St. Louis
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE-ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND HOMELAND SECURITY -
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
Harris Stowe State College