RAY Carla PENNICK
Summary
Knowledgeable Criminal Justice Professor (7), years of academic instruction, including classroom management, curriculum development and faculty collaboration. Excellent history of building strong rapport with students, faculty and administration to promote university mission and drive learning objectives. Well-versed in implementing innovative teaching methods, resulting in increased enrollment and improved student engagement.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Adjunct Instructor, position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Criminal Justice Teacher well-positioned to develop and deliver engaging curriculum to increase student achievement. Proven history of promoting high academic expectations and provide quality instruction to foster student progress and comprehension. Strong knowledge of criminology, and corrections. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Adjunct Criminal/Criminology Instructor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor
Florida Southern College
Lakeland,Florida
04.2018 - Current
- Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.
- Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
- Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies such as textbooks.
- Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Assessed student progress and prepared reports detailing academic progress.
- Taught in-classroom and online courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths.
- Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
- Participated in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students and administrators.
- Delivered learning-centered instruction, continuously cultivating welcoming and inclusive learning environments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
Tampa. Florida
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Supervised caseload of survivors in juvenile justice system to address and support unique needs of these clients.
- Analyzed, reported and submitted statistics for funding purposes and program evaluation.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth.
- Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.
- Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
- Assessed home situations to determine need for removal of client from current home.
- Assessed mental health and physical state of young offenders.
- Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
- Performed both pre-sentence investigations.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Handled over [Number] full-cycle caseloads per month.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Arranged and implemented offender detention release programs.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
- Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments.
- Monitored minors, guardians and non-custodial family members.
Correctional Supervisor-Lieutenant
The Geo Group
Pompano Beach, Florida
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported initiatives to prepare incarcerated individuals for life outside of institution upon release.
- Processed inmates, conducted inmate counts and responded to emergencies.
- Worked with corrections officers to intervene in tense or hostile situations.
- Coordinated activities by scheduling work assignments and setting priorities.
- Managed1000. prison guards and 80 offenders at ICE-Immigration Detention facility.
- Enforced rules, procedures and policies to assist with management of incarcerated population.
- Maintained professional demeanor in interactions with Detainee population.
- Protected residents and corrections staff through carefully developed procedures.
- Developed staff and identified training needs to close knowledge and process gaps.
- Processed intake and release of the facility, and maintained records of incarceration.
- Inspected housing and common use facilities for safety, cleanliness and security.
- Processed intake and release of residents and maintained records of incarceration.
- Supervised personnel in carrying out duties to care for and maintain order in inmate population of various.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Developed programs to support inmates while incarcerated.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Supervised 80 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1000 offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor
Florida Technical College
Lakeland, Florida
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.
- Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
- Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies such as textbooks.
- Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams.
- Taught in-classroom and online courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths.
- Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
- Participated in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students and administrators.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Correctional Lieutenant-GS11
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Tallahassee, Florida
06.1990 - 08.2015
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Supervised 100 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1500 offenders.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Corrections
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY06.2013
High School Diploma -
Camp Lejeune High
Jacksonville, Carilion 05.1977
Skills
- Research Methodologies
- CriminalJustoce/Corrections Expertise
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Academic Advising
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Professional Networking
- Continuing Education
- Courtroom Procedures
- Law Enforcement Procedures
- Student Engagement
- Policy Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Classroom Management
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Asset Protection
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Class Lecturing
- Multitasking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management Abilities
- Public Speaking
- Academic Advisement
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- Corrections,and Probation Training -Various of DJ-federal training specifically in corrections;
- DI-Security Instructor Trainor; D-Security Cetificiate
- Various training from educational facilities,certified teach online courses and campus classes
Cycling, Racquetball
During my two tour of duty while employed with DOJ-Federal Bureau of Prisons, cycling was a sport that serval staff could gather have fun, explore the city, all with getting well need exercise. It was my main sport, other than Racquetball. Again while in New York, learned how to play racquet ball, again another sport that can be enjoyed playing with a partner or alone, both achieved the altimeter goal , a good work out.
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2020 - 10.2022
Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor
Florida Southern College
04.2018 - Current
Correctional Supervisor-Lieutenant
The Geo Group
06.2017 - 10.2018
Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor
Florida Technical College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Correctional Lieutenant-GS11
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.1990 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Corrections
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
High School Diploma -
Camp Lejeune High