I want to make a difference in the lives of everyone who encounters me.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
SCYAPBMODPRS/YOP
02.2016 - Current
I assist students with their social, living, and goal-setting skills.
Maintain a caseload
Conduct Assessments
Main accurate case documentation
Family Resource Specialist Case Manager
Growing Home Southeast
07.2022 - 02.2025
Maintained a caseload
Assess the needs of families, Home Visits
Developed and implemented innovative strategies to enhance their lives throughout the program. Created custom client outcomes using data-driven approaches
Plan and implement child development, parent education
Case management, parenting interventions, and family support services
Develop and implement individualized care plans for clients and complete assessments/treatment plans
Assisting students on program I-Ready and class projects.
Assisting teachers with students who need help with reading.
I assist parents and conduct events for parents (Muffins for Mom).
I conducted In School Suspension.
I assist the administrative staff with removing students from the classroom because of their behavior and disrespect.
Cheerleader lead Coach
Florence County School District No. 3
09.2011 - 08.2016
Coaching middle school girls/ Coaching Jr. High School girls
Early Intervening Specialist
Florence County School District
08.2011 - 08.2016
Assisting School Psychology, Asst.
Assistant Principal and classroom teachers in SIT Intervene Specialist/
Assisting with Truancy
Assisting Administration with classroom behavior
Career Specialist
Lake City One Stop
08.2008 - 01.2011
Strong communication skills emphasizing customer service. Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals
Behavior Intervene Specialist/Lake City High School
Florence County School District 3
05.2007 - 01.2008
Strong communication skills emphasizing customer service. Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals
Assisting classroom teacher
Florence County School District 3
05.2006 - 01.2007
Assisted teachers with helping students
Behavior Intervene Specialist
Florence County School District 3
05.2005 - 01.2006
Assisting classroom teacher.
MAPPS/J.C. Lynch Elementary
Florence County School District No. 3
05.2004 - 01.2005
Prepares and conducts group sessions on postponing sexual involvement and other related curriculum.
Provide individual health education sessions on postponing sexual involvement and another related curriculum.
Conducts bi-monthly home contacts and school visits per grading period.
Maintain required caseload.
Monthly budget.
Case documentation and case files for each participant.
Complete monthly reports and paperwork within the required time frames.
Instructional Assistant
Florence County School District No. 3
05.2003 - 01.2004
Assisting classroom teacher.
Youth Counselor
Department of Social Services
08.1993 - 01.2003
Prepares and conducts group sessions on postponing sexual involvement and other related curriculum.
Provides individual health education sessions on postponing sexual involvement and other related curriculum.
Conducts bi-monthly home contacts and school visits per grading period.
Maintain required caseload.
Monthly budget.
Case documentation and case files for each participant.
Complete monthly reports and paperwork within the required time frames.
Assess teens for needed services to eliminate barriers.
Serves as a role model for teens and parents, acting consistent with program philosophy.
Back up Agent
SC Department of Juvenile Justice
01.1999 - 05.2001
Assisted Law Enforcement with Juveniles.
DJJ Release/Detention Screening Form.
Custodial Promise.
Assisted Law Enforcement and Parents with the placement of juveniles.
Site Coordinator
Ronald McNair Middle School/Lake City High School
01.1990 - 08.1993
Direct Tutoring and Mentoring of Students
Maintained a caseload
Conducted assessments
Overall management of the SC GEAR UP Program. Coordinated with the Principal or their designee all expenditures and any report needed to manage a budget effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake City High School
Lake City, SC
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC
Coker College
Lake City, SC
Limestone College
Kingstree, SC
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Career Specialist
Medicaid/Medicare State law
Strong communication skills
Goal Setting
Health education
Law Enforcement policies and laws
Mentoring
Group behavior
Group dynamics
Skilled mediator
Crisis assessment
Resource Linking
Counseling techniques
Group Sessions
Intl-Agency Collaboration
Tutoring
Philosophy
Budget
Coaching
Administrator Assistant
Caseworker
Additional Information
Personal/Professional Available as requested.
Activities
Global Career Development Facilitator
South Carolina Education Association
South Carolina Guidance Counselor Association
Master's degree in counseling and minor in Psychology
Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology