Raven Barr
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills; ability to empower others, think outside the box and prioritize a range of responsibilities. Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with superb problem-solving capabilities. Experience working in schools and community-based organizations. Results-driven Education Coordinator successful at managing all facets of education, including selecting materials, training teachers, and planning activities. Excellent communication and planning skills with an adaptable approach to problem-solving. Prepared to offer many years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education coordinator
Cook county sheriff office
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of educational programs for individuals in custody, including school-aged youth in Chicago Public Schools
- Conducted regular communications and meetings with community organizations, ensuring seamless volunteer experiences
- Recruited, trained, and supervised interns and community organizations in program administration
- Responded to inmate requests and grievances, collaborating with the Inmate Services Department
- Maintained documentation, reported breaches of ethics, and proposed new initiatives to strengthen services
- Provided feedback to supervisors on program improvements and assisted in strategy implementation
- Demonstrated knowledge of justice system and community resources, along with computer skills
- Possessed excellent listening, communication, and writing skills, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
Restorative Justice Coach
Alternatives INC
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Strong focus on building Restorative mindsets through modeling, co-facilitating, and observing for school Staff, students and community stakeholders
- Build a positive rapport with school staff and youth as well as youth in the summer programming
- Facilitate Alternatives’ RJ training for Chicago Public Schools, other agencies and Alternatives staff as assigned
- Actively participate in all applicable staff and team meetings, professional development training and supervision meetings
- Participate in relevant staff and team meetings, including weekly supervision with RJ Supervisor
Education resource Coordinator
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for the educational assessment of Youth seeking placement and Continually assess Youth’s educational records and to ensure that resources are available and/or being requested to meet Youth needs
- Interpret transcripts, grade reports and behavioral/attendance reports, Analyze IEP documents (if applicable) and provide educational support
- Attend weekly Program staff meetings to maintain clear and direct communication for Youth’s educational needs
- Suggest and attend Restorative Meeting as needed, Proctor education assessments and interpret results
- Professionally represent and communicate the program/Agency with external school partnerships
- Teach executive functions classes to youth and ensure that strategies are implemented to support each youth
- Maintained awareness of the education climate, nationally and in Chicago, and how it affects Youth in program
Youth Care Worker
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Build a therapeutic relationship with Youth and family systems
- Develop and uphold individual treatment plans of Advocates while Developing and supporting creative interventions
- Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol
- Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency
- Responsible for timely and accurate communication regarding incident reports, contact with Youths’ families, log entries, e-mail, contacts with on-call supervisor
- Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol
Certified Lead Family Teacher
MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY & SCHOOL
Mooseheart, IL
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborate with staff and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education; facilitate development of core goals, action plans, timelines and accountability
- Ensure proper care and treatment of youth within the program; enforce home rules and dress code, create and implement home and youth schedules
- Implement and execute teaching family model that includes instructions on appropriate social skills such as following directions, giving and accepting feedback, greeting and conversational skills, helping others and proper manners
- Maintain confidentiality for the company, staff and youth information; organize confidential youth files including intake and session documentation
- Develop weekly summary reports, treatment plans, progress reports, termination letters and incident reports for parents and supporting agencies and maintain a filing system for receipts of food, clothing, entertainment, allowances, supplies and expenditures
- Teach self-care habits, money management skills and professional/employment development, support goal setting, personal growth and behavior modification
Core member | Team Leader
AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS
Sacramento, CA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Supervised, motivated, directed and coordinated a team of young adults in a structured program of service, education, and training
- Planned daily and weekly team schedules which enabled the execution of objectives and activities
- Managed budget for projects and submitted reports on progress achievements and accomplishments
- Conducted weekly team meetings to build consensus, resolve conflicts and provide feedback
- Oversaw the care, safety and well-being of members to include physical and emotional health and safety
- Facilitated member development of leadership skills through conducting member evaluations, meeting with members to discuss assessments and goals and executing team building exercises
Afterschool coordinator
RIGHT AT SCHOOL
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 10.2017
Facilitator
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Chicago, IL
02.2014 - 02.2015
Store assistant Manager
LANE BRYANT
Chicago, IL
06.2012 - 04.2014
Education
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Adler Graduate School
Chicago, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Chicago, IL10.2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Risk/Needs Assessment
- Supervisory (10-15 staff)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Educational engagement
- Report Writing
- Curriculum development
- Youth development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Academic advising
- Enrollment Management
- Learning assessment
- Recruitment Strategies
- Activity Planning
- Student Engagement
- Program Management
Certification
- Diversity Certification, 02/18 - Present
- SafeServe, 10/21 - Present
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), 06/21 - Present
- Supervisory Certification, 06/18 - Present
Trainings
- Vicarious Trauma
- CCBYS 101
- Family and community Engagement
- Positive Youth Development
- Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth
- Board Training
- Strive Together
- Racial equity Planning
- Innocent Classroom
Timeline
Education coordinator
Cook county sheriff office
11.2023 - Current
Restorative Justice Coach
Alternatives INC
04.2023 - 12.2023
Education resource Coordinator
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
08.2022 - 04.2023
Youth Care Worker
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
06.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Lead Family Teacher
MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY & SCHOOL
01.2019 - 06.2021
Core member | Team Leader
AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS
10.2016 - 11.2018
Afterschool coordinator
RIGHT AT SCHOOL
08.2015 - 10.2017
Facilitator
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
02.2014 - 02.2015
Store assistant Manager
LANE BRYANT
06.2012 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Adler Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
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