Pamela Swinney-Johnson
Bennettsville,SC
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with a strong foundation in case management and crisis intervention. Proven ability to engage families and communities, enhancing student outcomes through tailored support programs. Committed to facilitating educational processes and advocating for student needs in diverse settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Family School Facilitator
Darlington County School District
, USA
09.2014 - Current
- Served as liaison among school district, students, families, and community, catalyzing changes to improve educational outcomes for students and their families.
- Conducted home visits to assess family situations and provide tailored support, enhancing student engagement and stability.
- Assisted in developing and implementing attendance intervention plans for Cain Elementary School, promoting consistent student attendance.
- McKinney Vento Coordinator for Darlington County School District which includes assessing, assisting and investigating homelessness among the students in the school district.
- Monitored and established control during crisis situations.
- Assist with Psychological educational assessments.
- Homebound Committee Representative.
- Supervised internships for social work undergraduate students.
Auxiliary/Work Keys/ Work force Instructor
Marlboro County Adult Education
Bennettsville, USA
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Taught work keys, pre-employment skills, and safety skills curriculum.
- Taught and trained students in Reading, Locating for Information, Applied Math, and Observation, equipping them with essential workforce skills.
- Achieved 87% passing scores for work keys student.
- Developed and implemented interactive learning mediums that enhanced understanding of course materials for adults returning to workforce.
- Created engaging course plans addressing academic, intellectual, and social needs of diverse student populations.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Conducted orientation for new students.
- Supervised adult students during class and application process.
- Safety training instructor.
- CPR/First Aid/BBP Instructor.
- Case management.
- Input data.
- Made recommendations to Mohawk Industry for potential applicants.
Graduation Coach
Williams Middle School
Florence, USA
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided comprehensive mentoring and academic advising to students, guiding them through educational challenges.
- Enhanced academic performance and fostered postsecondary education aspirations among middle school students.
- Coordinated and supervised after-school tutoring programs, collaborating with teachers to support student learning.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Taught and implemented the curriculum for middle school character education.
- Implemented student discipline measures, significantly reducing classroom disruptions.
- Facilitated parent conferences to discuss student progress.
- Managed case files and coordinated services for students requiring additional support.
- Input data in state database and power school.
- Implemented and developed a newsletter to communicate important information to students and parents.
- Implemented and created Gear Up class and forms.
- Assist with staff development.
- Take part in teacher conferences/ IEP.
Education
M.S. - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
01-2020
BS - Sociology/Psychology
Francis Marion University
01-1994
Skills
- Case management
- Educational assessments
- Student advocacy
- Family engagement
- Community engagement
- Crisis prevention
References
Upon request
Volunteer Extracurricular
- SIC Chairperson; GW Long Presbyterian Church youth committee member.
- Volunteer for Marlboro County Schools.
- Volunteer for Marlboro County First Steps.
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
- Coordinator for St. Matthews Episcopal Church Christmas assistance program.
Timeline
District Family School Facilitator
Darlington County School District
09.2014 - Current
Graduation Coach
Williams Middle School
12.2011 - 06.2013
Auxiliary/Work Keys/ Work force Instructor
Marlboro County Adult Education
04.2006 - 08.2015
M.S. - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
BS - Sociology/Psychology
Francis Marion University