Shelly Ford-Grotkopf
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Case Manager
Knox County Schools
11.2019 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of grant
- Strategic planning
- Design data collection systems
- Supervise grant team -coaching and performance consulting
- Develop systems for efficient implementation and coordination of services
- Assist with hiring and onboarding
- Curricula development
- Collaborated with students to provide effective transition planning.
- Ask appropriate open-ended questions to discover individual needs and requirements.
- Lead group discussions and activities to teach pre-employment skills.
- Build partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Design and deliver large-scale virtual and in-person events
Facilitator
Knox County Schools
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed Group Services- training and consultation
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing student engagement.
- Facilitated individual and group services
- Assessed student needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Worked independently: traveled across district; scheduled multiple services weekly; maintained organization of essential documents while working off-site
Senior Trainer
Advanced Trauma Solutions
07.2007 - 11.2010
- Conducted training, consultation, and quality assurance on an evidence-based intervention
- Trained social service program staff in Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and New York
- Curricula Development
- Facilitated large-scale trainings
- Provided fidelity monitoring via direct feedback for skills-building on engagement and group facilitation
- Worked independently- scheduling consultations, prioritizing agency needs, and maintaining organizational systems 2
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
06.2019
Online Learning Certificate Program -
Duke University Continuing Studies
2021
Life Coach Training Program -
The Coaches Training Institute
2006
Skills
- Microsoft Suite, including OneDrive MS Teams
- Google Workspace
- Wix Website Design
- Airtable Database Design
- Zoom
Affiliations
2019-Present Member Knox Area Employment Consortium - Co-Chair of Website Committee
2015-2022 Board Member, Concord Farms Homeowners Association
2018 Volunteer Communications Consultant, TN State House Campaign
Timeline
Transition Case Manager
Knox County Schools
11.2019 - Current
Facilitator
Knox County Schools
11.2015 - 10.2019
Senior Trainer
Advanced Trauma Solutions
07.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Online Learning Certificate Program -
Duke University Continuing Studies
Life Coach Training Program -
The Coaches Training Institute
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