Nicki White
Okeechobee
Summary
Diligent Truancy Officer with comprehensive knowledge of truancy laws and experienced in working within school systems. Skilled at counseling students, collaborating with parents, educators and community resources to develop effective strategies for improving attendance. Demonstrated ability to establish trustful relationships and facilitate conflict resolution to uphold school attendance rules. Contributions include driving significant improvements in student attendance rates through tailored interventions and preventive measures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5967
5967
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truancy Officer
Okeechobee County School Board
Okeechobee
08.2021 - Current
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Monitored student attendance and identified patterns of truancy.
- Collaborated with families to address attendance issues and concerns.
- Conducted home visits to engage with students and parents directly.
- Coordinated with school staff to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Maintained accurate records of truancy cases and interventions used.
- Educated students on the importance of regular school attendance.
- Provided support to school administrators in implementing attendance improvement initiatives.
- Educated students on the consequences associated with habitual absenteeism.
- Maintained accurate records of all interventions made in order to monitor progress towards reducing truancy rates.
- Collaborated with community organizations, social service agencies, and other stakeholders in order to provide additional resources for struggling families or individuals.
- Participated in regular meetings designed to review current trends in student attendance data.
- Developed individualized plans for students in order to reduce the number of days absent from school.
- Investigated unexcused absences by interviewing students and their families.
- Advised administrators on legal issues concerning compulsory education laws.
- Met regularly with teachers and staff members to discuss strategies for improving student attendance.
- Created positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure they understand the importance of regular attendance at school.
- Attended court hearings related to truancy cases as needed and provided testimony if necessary.
- Interacted with students, families, and school personnel to identify root causes of truancy.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations into truancy cases.
- Provided referrals for mental health or substance abuse treatment when appropriate.
- Monitored student attendance records and identified patterns of absences.
- Facilitated communication between schools, courts, law enforcement, social services, and other relevant parties regarding truancy cases.
- Provided counseling services to students who are at risk of chronic absenteeism.
- Interviewed client, parents, foster parents, school officials and other related parties to fully understand child's individual needs.
- Fostered rapport with school personnel and students to build trust and cultivate communication.
- Conducted home visits when necessary to better understand why a student is not attending school regularly.
- Identified and contacted appropriate community resources on behalf of clients.
Para professional
PEMAYETV EMAHKVA CHARTER SCHOOL
Okeechobee
08.2009 - 08.2021
- Seminole Tribe of Florida - Okeechobee, FL
Secretary/Receptionist
Zachary Inc.
Okeechobee
11.1991 - 05.2010
- Secretary of my Construction Business.
Education
High School - Business
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FLBusiness
Indian River State College
Okeechobee, FLIRSC
Okeechobee, FLSkills
- Human Resources
- CRM Software
- Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting
- Business Development
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Truancy Officer
Okeechobee County School Board
08.2021 - Current
Para professional
PEMAYETV EMAHKVA CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2009 - 08.2021
Secretary/Receptionist
Zachary Inc.
11.1991 - 05.2010
High School - Business
Okeechobee High School
Business
Indian River State College
IRSC