Motivational educator with extensive experience in academic program management and community partnership dedicated to the development of young people to achieve their greatest potential while becoming a life-long learner. An initiative-taking performer who works well both independently and in groups to create innovative strategies to support and improve student success throughout their educational experience
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMIN Team /Career Tech. Coordinator
STEM Lison
Cincinnati, OH
09.2022 - 01.2024
Plans and develops a school-based career development program that provides direct services to students, staff, parents, and the community
Coordinates student use of and activities related to Naviance
Serves as the point person for Naviance implementation at the school level for career-related activities/surveys
Assists in the administration of Naviance career and academic assessments and utilizes the results to assist students in making realistic career decisions
Coordinates and develops appropriate career and academic advisement guidance activities for all high school students to include: career decision-making/planning, economic awareness/exploration, employability skills, career mentoring experiences
Coordinates and supervises career activities.
Promotes Career Tech. Pathways and assists in communication of Career Pathway information
Help run school day to day operations
The Gaskins Foundation Cincinnati, OH
Resource Coordinator/Administration Team
The Gaskins Foundation/ Pleasant Hill Academy CPS
Cincinnati, OH
08.2019 - 07.2022
Coordinate and oversee the daily operation of Pleasant Hill Academy and the Gaskins Foundation and STEM programs which encompasses 550 students, PreK through 6th grade, from arrival to dismissal.
Oversees and help run day to day school operations
Supervise school discipline
Recruit, coordinate and supervise all community partners
Connect students to partner resources that support academic and social success
Team support for attendance/discipline/truancy department including follow up social work
Monthly agency reporting to key stakeholders for ongoing support
Supervise mental health department working with students to improve social and emotional skills
Supervise After School Program Coordinator
Chair special events
Resource Coordinator/Administrator
FamiliesFORWARD/ Withrow University High School
Cincinnati, OH
02.2000 - 06.2019
Responsible for the daily execution of academic operations and programs that support the school goals and mission for grades 7-12.
Recruit & develop community resources to support academic and social needs of the students
Connect students to partner resources for support with GPA, ACT and post-secondary education readiness goals
Assist international students connect to community resources
Team lead for attendance/discipline/truancy department including community outreach
Supervise the College Office coordinator and college office staff
Oversaw budget for the 21st-Century funding
Monthly agency reporting to key stakeholders for ongoing support
Family Resource Coordinator/Youth Worker
The Children’s Home of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
07.1996 - 02.2000
Supervise adolescent males and females with behavioral problems in a residential treatment environment. Case management in the communities for families which includes the implementation of treatments plans within the framework of their individual physical and psychological needs. Facilitate problem solving in group settings and on an individual basis
Education
BA - Education
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
Morehead, KY
Graduate work - undefined
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
Morehead, KY
Skills
Case Management
Community Partnership Management
Relationship/Team Building
Problem solving & resolution implementation
Education Administration
Individual Counseling/Group Therapy
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Certified Personal Trainer & Strength Coach
Certified in Sports Nutrition, CPR, AED, Safety and First Aid
Enrichment programs from inception to implementation
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Exceptionally successful building and sustaining positive relationships with individuals and organizations from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds
Dynamic leader who effectively encourages others to strive for ambitious standards of performance by providing a clear vision while valuing individual creativity
Uniquely able to build rapport with students and their families creating long-term relationships that support the best possible outcome