Rasia A. Crockett
Erie,PA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Specialist
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5
11.2018 - Current
- Maintained a caseload of low-income, first-generation high school students with the goal of helping participants from target areas/schools prepare for postsecondary enrollment and provide pre-collegiate educational guidance and assistance by recommending courses that meet high school graduation requirements
- Counseled students regarding college choices and assisted in gaining post-secondary admission and obtaining financial aid and scholarships or other needed resources
- Conducted workshop presentations, enrichment activities, facilitated one-on-one and group sessions
- Planned, organized, and supervised several annual trips to visit colleges/universities and expose students to cultural, educational, and career opportunities
- Recruited and interviewed eligible participants and developed a waitlist of qualified potential participants
- Developed and maintained a network of academic and career resources for the benefit of the program and participants and connected students with appropriate resources
- Participated in professional development and regional conferences
Group Supervisor
Early Connections Learning Center
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided a warm, safe, and caring environment that was kept clean, orderly, and appealing
- Planned, prepared, and lead daily activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Established clear objectives for all lessons and effectively communicated those objectives to children
- Met with parents to discuss their child’s progress and needs and suggested ways to promote learning and development
- Maintained accurate and complete developmental records for each child
- Collaborated with other staff members to form a positive team environment
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District
08.2002 - 03.2009
- Assumed the responsibilities of instructing a class when the teacher was unable to work
- Executed lesson plans left by the absent teacher or created classroom lessons independently
- Successfully managed student behaviors and maintained a positive learning environment in the classroom and during other activities
- Monitored, observed, and reported student behavior according to school policies and procedures
- Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators
Therapeutic Staff Support
Stairways Behavioral Health
04.2002 - 07.2007
- Provided one-on-one behavioral and emotional interventions to at-risk children and adults in home, school, and community settings
- Implemented each client’s individualized treatment plan to build on the strengths of the client
- Monitored the child’s behaviors by documenting and redirecting challenging behavior
- Collaborated with members of the treatment team and other professionals to provide input and feedback that contributed to the development of the child’s treatment plan
- Supported school personnel and the families’ efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent
- Maintained confidentiality per company policy, HIPAA Privacy Rule regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Clarion University of PA
Clarion, PASkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Post-secondary career exploration
- Student engagement
- Academic advising
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- Student motivation and engagement
- Family outreach and collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Academic Specialist
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5
11.2018 - Current
Group Supervisor
Early Connections Learning Center
03.2010 - 09.2012
Substitute Teacher
Erie School District
08.2002 - 03.2009
Therapeutic Staff Support
Stairways Behavioral Health
04.2002 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Clarion University of PA
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