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REGINALD BROWN

Pikesville,MD

Summary

Self-motivated, loyal employee with varied experience including special education paraeducator, community aide, special education teacher and unit director, with hands-on and educational experience in client guidance and counseling. Experience includes assessments of clients possessing a variety of emotional, mental, and behavioral problems; counseling and guidance to individuals and groups in danger of becoming reckless; and report creation documenting previous client investigations, evaluations, and counseling sessions. Attentive listener able to offer entry-level social services expertise to better the lives of others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Coach

Montgomery County Career Advising Program
Montgomery County , MD
08.2024 - Current

• Coached students on their RIASEC Themes, involving self reflection, decision making and college and career readiness.
• Guide students to use RIASEC as a tool to help them explore, discover and pursue their strengths interest and values through meaningful conversation towards matching their abilities.

• Developed individualized action plans with students to set goals for achieving desired career objectives.

  • Created a variety of resources such as handouts, worksheets and online tools to support the coaching process.
  • Presented informational seminars regarding current trends in the field of career coaching.
  • Organized job fairs, workshops, seminars, webinars aimed at helping people find suitable employment opportunities.

Community Aide - Recreation Leader (part-time)

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Baltimore, MD
05.2017 - 08.2024
  • Documented recreational activities and attendance numbers
  • Promoted recreation activities and programs by distributing flyers and making social media post
  • Organized, led, and promoted interest is sports, games, camping and hobbies
  • Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
  • Resolved participants complaints by working closely with managers and staff
  • Assessed needs and interest of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly
  • Demonstrated proper use of materials and equipment to recreational users
  • Kept participants safe with thorough instruction and ongoing monitoring of activities
  • Spearheaded group trips to local areas for nature or health-related excursions

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
08.2010 - 08.2024
  • Taught using a variety of instruction methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, encouraging dialogue of class material to promote critical thinking
  • Met with parents/guardians to discuss students' progress at least once per semester
  • Enforced classroom, administration, and school policies at all times, ensuring appropriate behavior
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of students
  • Monitored students for destructive or unhealthy behavior and reported concerns to counselors
  • Collaborated with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Supported efforts to help students develop social skills through modeling and community integration
  • Improved student behavior with consistent monitoring, intervention, and positive reinforcement

Special Education/ Teacher

09.2001 - 06.2010
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
  • Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through filed trip retreats and teamwork community service projects
  • Successfully improved student participated in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Capistrano Unified District regulations and Board of Educations goals
  • Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals
  • Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement methods
  • Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children

Unit Director

Boys and Girls Club
Harford County, MD
09.1998 - 09.2001
  • Oversee club administrative functions and requirements and plan programs to reflect organizational goals
  • Set and supervise office procedures as well as, opening and closing day procedures for staff and members
  • Develop routines, schedules, and procedures for administrative operation
  • Supervise and evaluate all operations and program staff
  • Maintain, review records, and evaluations of all programs, operations, staff, and facilities
  • Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, staff evaluations, member reports, and recommendations for the following season
  • Coordinate club schedule with unit staff and corporate office
  • Keep accurate records on programs, membership, attendance, and financials
  • Recruit, hire, and train club staff and AmeriCorps/Vista members while organizing and carrying out a system for recruiting staff by utilizing colleges, brochures, and networking relationships
  • Prepare and supervise programming of club activities while developing routines , schedules, and crisis management
  • Organize and approve off-site trips for programs, supplies, and crisis management
  • Manage the food service program, supplies, staff, and maintenance
  • Assume financial responsibility according to approved budget
  • Verify that staff has proper certifications (i.e
  • Lifeguard, first aid, food handlers, etc.)

Education

Masters - Human and Social Services

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2023

Certificate - Human Resources Management

Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
04.2009

Certificate - Teacher Pathway Program

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication/Advertising

Towson University
Towson, MD
05.1995

Associate of Arts - Retail Management

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
05.1992

Skills

  • Maintain accurate and detailed records
  • Solution-Focused Counseling
  • Specialized Training in Grief Counseling
  • Strong Communicator
  • Attentive Listener
  • Parenting Skills Educator
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Community Engagement
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Restorative Practices
  • IEP Compliance
  • Teaching/Instruction
  • CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • MS Office Training
  • Knowledge of Behavioral Disorders
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Parent Communication/Conferences

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Career Coach

Montgomery County Career Advising Program
08.2024 - Current

Community Aide - Recreation Leader (part-time)

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
05.2017 - 08.2024

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Baltimore City Public School System
08.2010 - 08.2024

Special Education/ Teacher

09.2001 - 06.2010

Unit Director

Boys and Girls Club
09.1998 - 09.2001

Masters - Human and Social Services

Walden University

Certificate - Human Resources Management

Community College of Baltimore County

Certificate - Teacher Pathway Program

Baltimore City Community College

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication/Advertising

Towson University

Associate of Arts - Retail Management

Harford Community College
REGINALD BROWN