Mitchell Groke
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Project coordinator and educator specializing in youth development with proven success in program leadership and stakeholder engagement. Background includes teaching, case management, and military service, enhancing skills in communication and mentorship. Expertise in managing priorities, coordinating teams, and fostering meaningful engagement opportunities for youth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE High School Teacher
Austin ISD
Austin, TX
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that enhanced critical thinking and increased student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers, support staff, and parents to achieve successful outcomes for students.
- Maintained regular communication with parents to support student performance and behavior.
- Supervised afterschool activities including tutoring sessions or special interest groups.
Program / Case Manager
Communities in Schools
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated nonprofit programming for 48 at-risk high school students through targeted mentorship, outreach, and case management, enhancing student engagement and support.
- Cultivated relationships with students, families, school administrators, community partners, and organizational stakeholders to create a supportive educational environment.
- Managed case services including intake, assessment, and crisis intervention.
- Formulated individualized plans to enhance student engagement and success.
- Delivered crisis intervention and conflict resolution for students in distress, ensuring their immediate safety and emotional support.
Donor Relations Coordinator
Any Baby Can
Austin, TX
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Enhanced donor relationships through mission-driven storytelling and active engagement initiatives, fostering deeper connections.
- Strengthened donor relationships through mission-focused storytelling and active community engagement efforts.
- Supported fundraising campaigns, donor appreciation events, and community development initiatives to strengthen donor engagement.
- Coordinated seasonal fundraising and community support programs, including Adopt-A-Family initiatives, optimizing logistics and enhancing stakeholder communication.
- Managed donor database systems, gift tracking, and CRM records, ensuring accuracy and compliance to support effective fundraising efforts.
Combat Medic
United States Navy
06.2005 - 06.2012
- Delivered emergency and preventative medical care during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, ensuring soldier health and readiness.
- Demonstrated calm, effective leadership and communication in high-pressure environments, fostering trust and enabling rapid decision-making.
- Coordinated operational documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance medical response effectiveness.
- Cultivated resilience, adaptability, and mission-focused leadership skills to drive success in nonprofit and development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Program coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Youth mentorship
- Curriculum delivery
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Workshop facilitation
- Community outreach
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Culture Committee Chair, Any Baby Can, 01/16 - 12/17, Planned staff appreciation events and supported organizational culture initiatives.
- Veterans of Baylor Student Organization, 01/12 - 12/15, Coordinated fundraising events and community ceremonies.
- Youth Mentor & Coach, 01/07 - 12/20, Mentored youth through coaching, literacy programs, and community-centered mentorship initiatives.
Timeline
CTE High School Teacher
Austin ISD
10.2021 - 08.2022
Program / Case Manager
Communities in Schools
08.2019 - 08.2020
Donor Relations Coordinator
Any Baby Can
12.2015 - 01.2018
Combat Medic
United States Navy
06.2005 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University