Rachel Adams
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Communities In Schools employee with experience as a Site Coordinator and Data Specialist. Motivated to contribute to CIS by leading, supporting staff policies and procedures, implementing the CIS model, and ensuring staff engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Specialist
Communities In Schools
Angleton, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Check accuracy of student entry in CIS-Nav database to meet and maintain TEA requirements.
- Manage Site Coordinators documents by organizing forms, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Identify training needs and coordinate professional monthly trainings at team meetings.
- Enhanced data check protocols by reorganizing checklist documents and creating "Data Entry Quick Guide"
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Train staff on using Communities In Schools Navigation system efficiently.
- Managed and updated 30 data checks each month in CIS-Nav.
- Create and mange Adobe Sign Forms from Program Director and staff to increase productivity.
- Utilized Microsoft Forms to automate former paper processes for CIS-Nav withdrawals, transfers, deletions, office inventory and purchase requests.
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools- On Westwood/Bales Campus
Friendswood , TX
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinates services for identified students during the school day. A total of 135 students enrolled in the Communities In Schools program.
- Implemented CIS Model Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III services.
- Interview students and parents with concerns such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem and followed through with appropriate support.
- Counsel student individually, in family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs to improve social functioning.
- Refers student or parent to community resources and other organizations.
- Compiles records and prepares reports, meeting required deadlines in a timely manner.
- Work with students and parents to implement recreational and extracurricular activities to enhance self-esteem and reinforce developmental skills.
- Built relationships with school administration and staff to collaboratively support students.
- Effectively working with Site Coordinator team to share ideas, resources and support team success.
Physical Education Aide
Friendswood ISD- Westwood/Bales
Friendswood , Texas
08.2017 - 05.2019
- "Making A Difference" award March 2019
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, and fundamentals of body movement
- Manage student behavior in accordance with school policy.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom/gym. This includes lunchroom, bus, and other duties.
Substitute Teacher
Friendswood ISD
Friendswood, Texas
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher and maintain a regular routine of the class.
- Assume all responsibilities and duties assigned to the classroom teacher.
- To be aware of each campus policies and procedures for dealing discipline problems.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY2003
Skills
- Accountability- seek to understand all requirements and implement measures to exceed expectations Proactively support staff to achieve results as well
- Data Analysis- proactively create measures to efficiently analyze data to evaluate progress towards goals
- Great organizational and time management skills: planning and detail oriented
- Communication skills: writing, speaking, and listening
- Interpersonal skills: build strong relationship, motivated,
- Computer proficiency: CIS-Nav, spreadsheets, word, Office 365, excel, Adobe Sign
- Problem-solving abilities: decision making skills and conflict management
- Open-mindedness- growth mindset
- Strong work ethic- perform duties and meet deadlines
- Collaborative- effectively work within team environment
Certification
- Texas Alternative Certification- Region 4
- Pedagogy Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Physical Education EC-1
- Communities In Schools Master Trainer
Volunteer Services
Friendswood High School Volleyball Booster Club, Sponsorships
Friendswood High School Baseball Booster Club, Baseball Buddy Program
Friendswood Area Swim Team FAST, Board Member
Timeline
Data Specialist
Communities In Schools
08.2021 - Current
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools- On Westwood/Bales Campus
08.2019 - 08.2021
Physical Education Aide
Friendswood ISD- Westwood/Bales
08.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Friendswood ISD
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Eastern Kentucky University