CRAIG FERGUSON
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Trusted Educator and Strategic Program Director
An innovative, results-driven educator with specialized experience in cultivating lifelong learning programs for adults and students
of all ages. Experienced facilitator with expertise in managing large teams and developing guidance materials to empower
students. Entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills to build authentic relationships and partnerships with
community members. Dedicated to student success by bringing additional capabilities in hands-on problem solving and conflict
resolution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Recovery Specialist
Rome City Schools
01.2022 - Current
- A results-driven leader empowering students and collaborating with all stakeholders to propel participants to reach academic and behavioral goals ensuring overall success
- Provides mentoring and coaching for students to develop and accomplish their academic goals
- Assist students in creating goals and a success plan
- Serves as a liaison among students, families, teachers, and administrators
- Collaborates with system and school departments to determine appropriate interventions and support
- Assists with the development of student success, retention, and completion resources and presentations to support individual and group sessions
- Attends appropriate meetings and training to remain current in program offerings and educational trends
- Relays pertinent information to appropriate stakeholders.
Director
Greater Works Social Services, Inc
Atlanta , GA
01.2017 - Current
- Design and lead the learning vision, roadmap, and content development of community programs that empower community members and prospective clients who need support in their transformation journey to re-enter society
- Lead rehabilitative courses focused on professional and workforce development, GED preparation, digital literacy, mental health, and comprehensive intervention
- Build strategic partnerships with local and state officials to deliver GED programs resulting in a 90% success rate in completion and utilize community partnerships to provide financial and housing assistance services to clients in need
- Evaluate and assess the needs of clients to recommend the best learning programs and services, while delivering quality learning experiences to meet their personal development and performance goals in the training programs
- Initiate learning assessments for clients who require supplemental learning support and work to accommodate unique needs to help students understand and complete their assignments utilizing peer support or class resources
- Coach and motivate students by building genuine relationships and encouraging student growth and confidence.
Adult Education Instructor
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta , GA.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Enthusiastic goals driven Instructor guiding Students and developing their learning skills in order to obtain their
- High School Equivalency Credential
- Identify student goals based on individual pre-assessments;
- Teach Adult Education classes that consists of Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or Language
- Skills;
- Deliver effective Adult Education instruction based on Standards-Based instruction, utilizing lesson plans and individual student learning plans;
- Develop individualized student education plans for each participant and prepare students for post-testing.
Instructional Coach & Treatment Coordinator
Caring Works, Inc
Atlanta , GA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Energetic teaching leader empowering patients in their daily treatment programs to transform their lives
- Partnered with the Hope House to launch readiness programs through group and one-to-one counseling, while assigning supplemental coursework
- Implemented a comprehensive outpatient program treating 70+ clients with a focus on drug education and counseled patients with addictive behaviors by introducing healthy coping strategies, and rehabilitation practices to reach their goals
- Collaborated with clinical assessor and therapist to support client treatment plans and provide customized follow-up and aftercare planning services while monitoring the overall recovery of each patient by developing treatment.
Instructor
Driving Schools
Atlanta , GA
01.2014 - 01.2018
Management Assistant
Enterprises Holdings
Tuscaloosa , AL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Award-winning Elite Club manager responsible for leading the largest flagship branch in the South region and motivating a team of sales associates in customer service and business acumen, while scaling team operations through ongoing training and mentorship
- Developed a strong team with a focus on continual improvement on customer service standards and reaching sales goals through marketing campaigns that resulted in increased customer satisfaction scores.
Program Manager
Florida Substance Abuse Agency
Miami , FL
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Highest-rated auditor in the history of the company discovering treatment services and substance abuse coping strategies to implement across the company in facilities from the Southeast to the Midwest
- Consistently provided strategic direction for company wide performance resulting in multi-million-dollar savings.
Certified driver
- S education school licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services (DDS)
- Responsible for teaching 20-hour classroom courses in DUI prevention, Risk Reduction Program, and Defensive Driving curriculum
- Develop creative teaching programs and interactive learning activities for 100+ deliver driver’s education curriculum
- Supervised program services and student engagement including enrollment, required assessments, and weekly attendance.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Argosy University
Master of Social Administration - undefined
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Skills
- Business Principles, Career Preparation, and Leadership
- Management and Team Development
- Strong Presentation & Public Speaking Skills
- Interpersonal Communication & Group Discussion
- Assessments, Data Reporting, Rehabilitation
- Enrollment Coordination & Administration
Certification
Certified Addictions and Drugs Counselor-II
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
Certified Anger Management Specialist-II
National Anger Management Association
Certified Risk Reduction Instructor
Department of Driver Services
Timeline
Academic Recovery Specialist
Rome City Schools
01.2022 - Current
Adult Education Instructor
Atlanta Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director
Greater Works Social Services, Inc
01.2017 - Current
Instructional Coach & Treatment Coordinator
Caring Works, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020
Instructor
Driving Schools
01.2014 - 01.2018
Management Assistant
Enterprises Holdings
01.2013 - 01.2014
Program Manager
Florida Substance Abuse Agency
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certified driver
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Argosy University
Master of Social Administration - undefined
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Certified Addictions and Drugs Counselor-II
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
Certified Anger Management Specialist-II
National Anger Management Association
Certified Risk Reduction Instructor
Department of Driver Services
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