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Shanique Kenion

Alabaster,AL

Summary

Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of youth and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Services Director

Vineyard Family Services
10.2022 - Current
  • Work with youth at community-based, non-profit educational or other organizations.
  • Facilitate Life Skills Training to at risk youth in and educational setting.
  • Gather and maintained up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes and other statutory requirements.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff members and volunteers.
  • Collaborate with The Children Policy Council to support providers of children’s services in developing community service plans to address needs of children and their families.
  • Facilitate and planned promotional and recognition events.
  • Collaborate with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Participate in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Refer clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Monitor program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Partner with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Assess community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Develop and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Research best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Establish and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Implement strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
  • Analyze trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Create and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
  • Manage volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
  • Advocate for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
  • Coordinate with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Utilized grant writing skills to secure $175,000 in funding
  • Spearhead fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
  • Partner with Juvenile Court Services to provide life skills training services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system

Teacher

I3 Academy
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement with more than 75% progress achieved.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

Intervention Teacher/Content Lead

IDEA Mesa Hills College Prep
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Maintained engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Implemented formal assessments to track data of each individual students' progress and learning needs, adjust lessons plans accordingly with more than 90% growth of two grade level or more in reading accomplished.
  • Worked with teachers to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
  • Managed and coached intervention team.
  • Participated and supported Operation Department with recruitment.
  • Hosted after school tutoring sessions
  • Participated in manager check-ins, grade level meetings and functions.
  • Participated and conducted summer and year long district, school and personal and learning development.
  • Implemented formal assessments to track data od each individual students' progress and learning needs, adjust lessons plans accordingly.
  • Work with leadership team to develop positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture among our scholars.

Student Advisor/ Liaison /Base Operations Manager

Mauna Loa Helicopters
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed vocational flight school admissions, processed enrollments, and worked with students and their families to secure financial aid needed to attend vocational college. Increased enrollment by 50%.
  • Managed Webber financial aid services virtual program, which included every phase of Title IV FAFSA.
  • Provided step by step financial aid orientations on how to apply for FAFSA and evaluated completed applications individually and with large groups.
  • Packaged students with loans through academic year.
  • Responsible for certifying enrollment for Sallie Mae Loans and VA educational benefits.
  • Tracked financial aid disbursements and counseled students on
  • Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
  • Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Managed budgets, monthly accounting, and expenses for flight school.
  • Managed instructors and ensured they are following appropriate curriculum for required courses for accreditation and financial aid purposes.
  • Managed performance evaluations of staff and students reports and reports to General Manager.
  • Maintained close company-wide communication with all departments regarding general flight school operations with all immediate staff and upper management.
  • Problem-solved and managed challenging situations between students, customers, employees, etc., and provide timely conflict resolutions.
  • Assured physical and emotional environment promotes safety, confidence, and professionalism to public.
  • Ensured we were in accordance with Accreditation Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Special Education Secretary

Buena High School
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Managed assistant principal's calendars, coordinated, and conducted meetings, travel, conference calls, and IEP meetings.
  • Conducted school registration and created school schedules based off grade level and course requirements for more than 200 students.
  • Reviewed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom placement and support.
  • Requested records for new students and forwarded records of withdrawing students to receiving districts relating to special education students in accordance with current District, State, and Federal requirements.
  • Maintained permanent long-term record data for special education students.
  • Performed confidential file notification and destruction in accordance with district policies and procedures and FERPA.
  • Assisted case managers and behavioral specialist in scheduling meetings with families and families.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of special education rule and regulation related to documentation and reporting.
  • Managed and operated assistive technology devices for students.
  • Maintained computerized special education student management system and regular filing system.
  • Maintained locked confidential student files, and processed incoming correspondence as directed.
  • Maintained permanent long-term record data for special education students.
  • Performed confidential file notification and destruction in accordance with district policies and procedures and FERPA.
  • Assisted case managers and behavioral specialist in scheduling meetings with families and families.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of special education rule and regulation related to documentation and reporting.
  • Managed and operated assistive technology devices for students.
  • Maintained computerized special education student management system and regular filing system.
  • Maintained locked confidential student files, and processed incoming correspondence as directed.

Education

Certificate - Crisis Prevention Training

Crisis Prevention Institute
El Paso, TX
09.2021

Certificate - Direct Instruction Trainer of Trainers

National Institute of Direct Instruction Coaching
Eugene, OR
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2018

Skills

  • Youth Development
  • Interpersonal problem solving
  • Negotiation and collaboration-building skills
  • Supervisory experience
  • Proficient technology skills
  • Operational Improvements
  • Oversee Fundraising
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Community Organization
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Research
  • Grant Writing

Timeline

Youth Services Director

Vineyard Family Services
10.2022 - Current

Teacher

I3 Academy
01.2022 - 09.2023

Intervention Teacher/Content Lead

IDEA Mesa Hills College Prep
08.2019 - 12.2021

Student Advisor/ Liaison /Base Operations Manager

Mauna Loa Helicopters
08.2016 - 08.2018

Special Education Secretary

Buena High School
06.2015 - 05.2016

Certificate - Crisis Prevention Training

Crisis Prevention Institute

Certificate - Direct Instruction Trainer of Trainers

National Institute of Direct Instruction Coaching

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University

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