Shirley Grant
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Substitute Teacher Assistant/Teacher with solid foundation in supporting classroom activities and fostering student engagement. Provided valuable assistance in lesson preparation and classroom management, contributing to positive learning environment. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and effective communication in collaborating with teachers and students.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
01.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw approximately eight students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Correction Academy Tour Commander
New York City Department of Correction
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Responding and reporting all unusual incidences
- Resolving scheduling issues
- Maintaining classrooms and responding to regular and routine situations in a timely manner
- Conducting staff roll call and uniform inspection for Academy staff and newly appointed Recruits
- Excellent communication
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
General Topics Instructor
New York City Department of Correction
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Instructed more than three thousand Recruit Correction Officers, In-Service and Pre-Promotional classes in more than 20 topics
- Am capable of working independently and ability to interact effectively with staff
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Facility Mentor Captain
New York City Department of Correction
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible as Facility Mentor Captain for training and reinforcing confidence building of approximately seven hundred plus probationary Officers to ensure effective utilization of core competency skills and basic Correction practices
- Also ensuring that all probationary Officers are adhering to Departmental Policy and Procedures
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
Tour Commander
New York City Department of Correction
03.2008 - 10.2014
- Supervision of approximately one hundred and ten staff members assigned to D.O.C
- Hospital prison ward, outposts and hospital runs
- Maintaining security and coordination of inmate escorts as needed
- Ensuring all staff is in compliance with departmental policy and procedures
- Data entry and updating all D.O.C
- Documents as it applies to this facility
- Maintained close cooperative working relationship with medical and mental health staff
Administrative Captain
New York City Department of Correction
04.2006 - 03.2008
Special Operations Captain
New York City Department of Correction
02.2005 - 04.2006
Clinic Supervisor
New York City Department of Correction
07.1999 - 02.2005
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Correction
11.1986 - 07.1999
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Hunter College
New York, NY02.2005
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Supervision
- Classroom Supervision
- Student Engagement
- Materials Preparation
- Class coordination
- Safety Guidelines
- Group and individual instruction
Special Training
- Command and General Staff- Complex Incidents
- FEMA- (IS-00546) Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- FEMA- (IS-00547) Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- FEMA- (IS-00700) NIMS an Introduction
- FEMA- (IS-00800) National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction
- FEMA- Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP) Managers Train
- FEMA- WMD Standardized Awareness
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
- NYS Emergency Management Office- Hurrevac/Slosh Course
- NYS Emergency Management Office- ICS Intermediate (I-200)
- NYS Emergency Management Office- ICS Intermediate (I-300)
- NYS Office of Homeland Security- Mobile Training Course
- State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Service- Municipal Police Training Council General Topics Instructor
- Texas A&M Univ. System- Threat & Risk Assessment
- U.S. Dept of Homeland Security – ICS 400- Advanced ICS
- U.S. Dept of Homeland Security- WMD Incident Command
- U.S. Dept of Homeland Security- WMD Incident Response
- U.S. Dept. of Homeland security- Managing Civil Actions in Threat
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
01.2023 - Current
Correction Academy Tour Commander
New York City Department of Correction
12.2017 - 04.2020
General Topics Instructor
New York City Department of Correction
12.2015 - 12.2017
Facility Mentor Captain
New York City Department of Correction
10.2014 - 12.2015
Tour Commander
New York City Department of Correction
03.2008 - 10.2014
Administrative Captain
New York City Department of Correction
04.2006 - 03.2008
Special Operations Captain
New York City Department of Correction
02.2005 - 04.2006
Clinic Supervisor
New York City Department of Correction
07.1999 - 02.2005
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Correction
11.1986 - 07.1999
Bachelors - Psychology
Hunter College
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