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Education
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References
Volunteer Experience
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Ronnie Wilson Jr

Ronnie Wilson Jr

Summary

Strategic leader with extensive experience in special education and general education classrooms, aiming to leverage expertise in team motivation, communication, and problem-solving to enhance organizational impact on young people and communities, fostering collaboration and achieving shared objectives while utilizing a wealth of teaching experience to ensure success in diverse environments.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

Every Childs Hope
Saint Louis, MO

Summer Activity Director
06.2025 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Developed engaging programs to enhance creativity and social skills in children.
  • Collaborated with staff to implement educational activities for various age groups.
  • Organized community events to promote child development and family engagement.
  • Trained and supervised volunteers to improve program delivery and support.
  • Coordinated logistics and schedules for daily activities and special events.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection from children and families.
  • Maintained a safe, inclusive environment that encouraged participation from all children.
  • Planned and published event calendar for facility, including holiday parties and movie screenings.

Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis, MO

Second Grade Teacher
08.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for second graders.
  • Facilitated interactive activities to boost student participation and comprehension.
  • Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student understanding and growth.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment fostering respect and inclusivity.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Integrated technology tools to support diverse learning styles effectively.
  • Organized educational field trips to enrich students' real-world experiences.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other relevant information.

St. Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis, MO

Special Education Teacher
09.2020 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitated assessments to develop individualized educational programs for students with developmental disabilities.
  • Prepared lessons aimed at enhancing intellectual and social awareness of students.
  • Provided data-driven behavioral interventions to support student progress.
  • Assisted students in developing self-sufficiency through training in fine motor skills and communication.

Crown Plaza Hotel
Springfield, IL

Night Auditor
08.2018 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
  • Schedule, assign daily work, inform and train team members.
  • Updated internal databases with new employee information.
  • Screen resumes and applications providing scheduled interviews.
  • Post, updated, and remove job ads.
  • Manage front desk as leader on duty ensuring fast, fun, and friendly service.
  • Manage accurate accounting of all rooms; computing bills and request payments.
  • Oversee auditing, posting, and balancing of daily financial transactions of the hotel.

SRI International
Springfield, IL

Family Assistance Center Coordinator
06.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Facilitated health interactions between staff and service members to enhance support services.
  • Coordinated resource assistance with military, government, and civilian organizations.
  • Evaluated situations to determine appropriate staff responses and allocated resources.
  • Ensured accurate entry of case notes, contacts, and outreach data into database system.
  • Followed up with staff and consumers within 72 hours to maintain engagement.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with local, state, and federal organizations for resource provision.
  • Supported community and army events as a speaker, facilitator, organizer, and leader.
  • Delivered workshops promoting health and welfare of service members and families.

Rutledge Youth Foundation
Springfield, IL

Family Reunification Case Specialist
08.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Facilitated interactions between foster children and families to strengthen relationships.
  • Served as court-appointed youth advocate, ensuring fair representation for youth.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for youth and families to appointments.
  • Supervised visitations between families to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Documented interactions among youth, parents, and service professionals accurately.
  • Responded promptly to family counseling issues, providing necessary support.

HOPE Institute
Springfield, IL

Residential Home Administrator
09.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Directed management of community-based residential services to enhance provision quality.
  • Supervised all residential staff, including DSPs, supervisors, house managers, and schedulers.
  • Improved quality of care through training, coaching, and corrective actions.
  • Participated in annual ISP staffing to assess goal progression and establish new objectives.
  • Facilitated enriching in-home activities to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Developed monthly activities calendar to promote integration into the broader community.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with staff and residents to address needs and concerns.
  • Managed administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations at HOPE Institute.

U.S Peace Corps
Republic of Moldova

Community Health Educator
06.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Organized health campaigns and village health fairs in collaboration with community leaders and educators.
  • Prepared lessons on communicable and non-communicable diseases to improve community awareness.
  • Facilitated discussions on healthy choices, safety, security, and anatomy.
  • Coordinated special events including sexual health workshops and relationship literacy programs.
  • Monitored youth safety during outings and overnight stays.
  • Delivered guest lectures at universities, community health centers, and governmental agencies.

Brother Jams Court
Springfield, IL

Assistant Director of Activities
10.2016 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Coordinated enriching activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
  • Facilitated campus events to promote resident integration into the larger community.
  • Recorded minutes for residents' council and addressed council concerns promptly.
  • Trained staff and developed programs to maintain high standards of care.

United Cerebral Palsy
Springfield, IL

Residential Services Supervisor
03.2016 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Provides leadership, direction, and management of provisions in an array of community-based residential services.
  • Supervision of all residential staff including DSP staff, supervisors, house managers, schedulers, trainers, etc.
  • Maintain and improve quality of care through training, developing, coaching, and corrective action.
  • Attend annual ISP staffing for individuals in community home providing input on goal progression and new/revised goals.
  • Provide residents with enriching in-home activities that enhance quality of life.
  • Providing monthly residential activities calendar helping to integrated individuals into the larger community.
  • Conduct monthly house meeting, with staff and individuals; identify needs, repairs, concerns, etc.

Washington University Family Learning Center
Springfield, IL

Early Childhood Educator & Recruitment Specialist
07.2015 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Assist in the education and development of students' ages six weeks to six years old; partnering with parents for student success.
  • Prepared lessons to enhance students' knowledge and social awareness; helping students become more self-sufficient through potting training, language and fine motor skills.
  • Developed strategic methods for recruitment of new students.
  • Hosted weekend recruitment events with the effort to increase enrollment.
  • Maintained records of students' performance, development, skills.
  • Provided detailed reports on students' performance and development.

Kingdom House
Saint Louis, MO

After-School & CDF Freedom Schools Coordinator
05.2011 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated after-school and ten-week summer enrichment camp to promote student success.
  • Collaborated with community leaders, school administrators, teachers, and volunteers to enhance programming.
  • Facilitated literacy assessments, utilizing analysis to tailor person-centered educational programs.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for staff to improve students' knowledge and social awareness.
  • Developed training strategies for diverse staff serving youth of color from low-income communities.
  • Organized weekend recruitment events to boost enrollment numbers.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of students' performance, development, and skills.
  • Provided detailed performance reports to home schools, ensuring transparency and ongoing support.

St. Louis Union Station Hotel
Saint Louis, MO

Human Resource Intern & Night Auditor
03.2004 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
  • Schedule, assign daily work, inform and train team members.
  • Updated internal databases with new employee information.
  • Screen resumes and applications providing scheduled interviews.
  • Post, updated, and remove job ads.
  • Manage front desk as leader on duty ensuring fast, fun, and friendly service.
  • Manage accurate accounting of all rooms; computing bills and request payments.
  • Oversee auditing, posting, and balancing of daily financial transactions of the hotel.

National Conference for Community and Justice
Saint Louis, MO

Youth Counselor
06.2009 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Annual training in group dynamics, social welfare, social justice, facilitation, abuse & neglect, etc.
  • Support and supervised participants; responding to counseling related issues of participants.
  • Encouraged and guided dialogue between participants.
  • Coordinated youth in various programs; Talent Shows, plays, leadership teams, Change Agent groups, etc.

Special School District of Saint Louis County
Saint Louis, MO

Special Education Resource Teacher
09.2012 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Assist in the education and development students with developmental disabilities.
  • Prepare lessons to enhance students' intellectual and social awareness.
  • Help students become more self-sufficient through potting training, fine motor skills, language skills, etc.
  • Provide behavioral intervention through analysis.
  • Facilitate assessments of students using analysis to prepare person centered programs.

Beyond Housing (CDF) Freedom Schools
Saint Louis, MO

Enrichment Coordinator
04.2010 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Facilitated Integrated Reading Curriculum for 15 to 30 students.
  • Prepared lessons to enhance intellectual and social awareness using designed program Model.
  • Assisted planning and execution of special events, including parent/student dinners and financial literacy sessions.
  • Facilitated self-directed activities, promoting practical life skill development.
  • Implemented special afternoon activities such as drama and cooking classes.
  • Oversaw national day of social action project for Freedom Schools.
  • Coordinated end-of-summer talent showcase; secured funding, directed musical choir, and drafted stage plays.

Education

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science from Elementary and Special Education
05-2027

Greenville College
Greenville, IL

Psychology & Sociology
01.2008

University Overview

GPA: 3.6-3.8

Clyde C. Miller Career Academy
Saint Louis, Mo

Hospitality Management & General Studies
01.2006

University Overview

GPA: 3.6-3.8

Skills

  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Friendly client relations
  • Programmatic goal setting and execution
  • Activity coordination expertise
  • Behavioral intervention techniques
  • Curriculum development and design
  • Event management skills
  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Classroom oversight and management
  • Resource distribution strategies
  • Communication proficiency
  • Leadership qualities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Conflict resolution expertise
  • Building relationships effectively
  • Group leadership capabilities
  • Emergency response planning
  • Coordination of treatment plans
  • Treatment coordination

References

  • Yolanda Austin, Mayor, Yolanda Austin for City Councilwomen-Mayor, 2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO, 63136, 314-780-0721, mrs.focus2011@gmail.com, 02/10/21
  • Pastor Leetta Reddin, Kingdom Revelation Ministries, Inc., 2340 Noll Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63136, 314-869-1278, leereddin@sbcglobal.net, 02/12/22
  • Ashley Moore, Esq., 3415 Winnebago, Saint Louis, MO, 63118, 314-497-0473, ajm20013@aol.com, 02/12/22

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Director, VOICE (Voices of Innocent Children Erupt), 01/01/11, Present
  • After-School Volunteer, Springfield Urban League, 01/01/15, Present
  • Volunteer, Yolanda Austin for City Councilwomen-Mayor, 01/01/10, Present
  • Chairman/ Teen Advisor, Top Teens of America, 01/01/10, Present
  • Volunteer Organizer, Campaign to Elect Terry Wilson, 01/01/15, 12/31/17
  • Volunteer, Francis Slay for St. Louis Mayor, 01/01/09, 12/31/10
  • Volunteer, St. Louis Effort for AIDS, 01/01/11, 12/31/15
  • Minister, Kingdom Revelation Ministries Inc., 01/01/04, 12/31/15
  • Organizer, Doing Our Part for Children, Community & Justice, 01/01/10, 12/31/14
  • Sociology Justice Intern, Greenville College, 01/01/07, 12/31/08

Timeline

Summer Activity Director

Every Childs Hope
06.2025 - 08.2025

Second Grade Teacher

Saint Louis Public Schools
08.2024 - 04.2025

Special Education Teacher

St. Louis Public Schools
09.2020 - 05.2024

Family Reunification Case Specialist

Rutledge Youth Foundation
08.2019 - 07.2020

Family Assistance Center Coordinator

SRI International
06.2019 - 08.2020

Residential Home Administrator

HOPE Institute
09.2018 - 07.2019

Night Auditor

Crown Plaza Hotel
08.2018 - 10.2020

Community Health Educator

U.S Peace Corps
06.2017 - 07.2018

Assistant Director of Activities

Brother Jams Court
10.2016 - 06.2017

Residential Services Supervisor

United Cerebral Palsy
03.2016 - 12.2016

Early Childhood Educator & Recruitment Specialist

Washington University Family Learning Center
07.2015 - 02.2016

Special Education Resource Teacher

Special School District of Saint Louis County
09.2012 - 05.2015

After-School & CDF Freedom Schools Coordinator

Kingdom House
05.2011 - 10.2015

Enrichment Coordinator

Beyond Housing (CDF) Freedom Schools
04.2010 - 08.2012

Youth Counselor

National Conference for Community and Justice
06.2009 - 08.2015

Human Resource Intern & Night Auditor

St. Louis Union Station Hotel
03.2004 - 10.2015

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science from Elementary and Special Education

Greenville College

Psychology & Sociology

Clyde C. Miller Career Academy

Hospitality Management & General Studies

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