ROLANDA E. BOLDEN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing a strong quality instruction environment, and creating a positive learning environment. Dedicated to helping creative, supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments. Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic, good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
North Chicago School Dist 187
North Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for ten students.
Field Service Officer, •Accomplished Field Service Specialist, Probation Officer
Probation Officer
Chicago, IL
03.1994 - 06.2019
- (Intensive Drug Unit, Sex Offender Unit, Gang Prevention Unit and Intensive Probation Supervision Unit)
- Manage caseload of 50 clients
- Supervising and monitoring structure and behavior of clients
- Identify educational development that is structured to individual needs/requirements
- Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement strategies
- Maintain personal contact with offenders and Provide on-going home visit
- Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests
- Maintain paper and computerized records of results
- Review and resolve disputed issues involving defendants/offenders and present unresolved issues to court
- Proficiency in laws for Sex offenders and Drug related cases in court system
- Community Correction Probation Unit
- Managed caseload of over 80 clients
- Reported and monitored completion of mandatory programs and services
- Worked in IDA B Wells housing project to monitor convicted felons in program
- Assist with expansion of Community Correction Probation in Noble Square Community
- Monitored client’s behaviors and provide counseling assistance to clients
- Located job placement opportunities for productive members in their communities
- Provide assistance with various agencies to create solutions regarding client’s needs
- Night Court, Supervised caseload of over 100 clients sentenced felony or misdemeanor adult probation
- Located resources for any treatment/mental health needs
- Assisted with finding community services needs for clients
- Attended courtroom on weekly basis; prepare violation reports and status reports
- Figgs Foundation Non- profit (volunteer)
- Work with team to address needs of seniors and young adults in areas of housing, health care and recreation
- Work with young adults and youth through mentorship and career development
- Provide Community Members with services and resources to empower them to reach higher levels of achievement.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2022
Human Resources Management Certification 35 hours -
Villanova University
Online Study05.2020
Master of Business - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Illinois State University
05.1991
Skills
- CORE COMPETENCIES/HIGHLIGHTS
- Interviewing and reporting writing
- Case Management
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Experienced and dedicated professional with good track record of effective mentorship
- Learning Modalities
- Individualized Support
- Documentation Proficiency
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Best Practices and Standards
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Learning Assessments
- Educational Enrichment
- Positive Interactions
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Nurturing Environment
- District Standards
- Emotionally Supportive
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
Affiliations
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Assist with various community service events.
American Probation and Parole Association
Timeline
Student Teacher
North Chicago School Dist 187
08.2021 - 06.2022
Field Service Officer, •Accomplished Field Service Specialist, Probation Officer
Probation Officer
03.1994 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis University
Human Resources Management Certification 35 hours -
Villanova University
Master of Business - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Illinois State University
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