Nicole Tankersley
Peoria,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Homeless Liaison at Regional Office of Education #48, excelling in community outreach and compliance training. Proven track record in relationship building and resource allocation, ensuring educational stability for homeless students while training district liaisons on critical procedures. Committed to impactful support and advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeless Liaison
Regional Office of Education #48
Peoria, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Identified and supported homeless students under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, facilitating swift enrollment and access to transportation and essential services.
- Trained district liaisons across Peoria County school districts on McKinney-Vento procedures and compliance, enhancing identification and support for homeless students.
Family School Liaison
FamilyCore
08.2017 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with students, families, and staff on behavioral management and mentoring, fostering strong relationships that positively influenced community resource utilization.
Banquet Supervisor
Childers Eatery
04.2009 - 08.2017
- Assistant Manager
Ast. Office Manager
Globe Energy LLC
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Administrative Office
Education
Associates - Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILBachelors - Social Work
Bradley University
Peoria, ILSkills
- Needs assessment
- Resource allocation
- Data reporting
- Community outreach
- Client engagement
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Advocacy training
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Interventions
- SEL Yoga
- De-Escalation
- Mandated Reporter
- Anger Management
- And much more.
References
- Chris Rivan, Peoria District 150, 309-550-8272
- Dedra Williams, FamilyCore, 309-258-8304
- Renee Kilduski, United Methodist Church, 309-370-1309
Timeline
Homeless Liaison
Regional Office of Education #48
09.2023 - Current
Family School Liaison
FamilyCore
08.2017 - 09.2023
Banquet Supervisor
Childers Eatery
04.2009 - 08.2017
Ast. Office Manager
Globe Energy LLC
02.2006 - 06.2009
Associates - Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
Bachelors - Social Work
Bradley University