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Work History
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Administrative Experience
Awards
Teaching Experience
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Dominique Winston

Chicago,IL

Summary

Insightful and discerning educator committed to helping students strategically navigate educational environments. Informs students of educational requirements, academic rules and policies and responds empathetically to concerns and questions. Manages workshops to facilitate student success and cooperates with other student services and faculty to support information exchange.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Alumni Counselor

Johnson College Prep
08.2011 - Current


  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Advisor

Johnson College Prep
08.2016 - 08.2022
  • Advise/Teach/Mentor female students as they matriculate through high school and prepare for college
  • Serve as a primary contact for parents, while developing strong relationships to ensure student/advisee academic success
  • Create student self-development through education goals and culture of achievement
  • Track, maintain, and create systems to manage student behavior and encourage academic success.
  • Promoted a positive campus culture by serving as an accessible and approachable resource for students navigating their educational journey.
  • Collaborated with campus departments to identify opportunities for additional support or accommodations for students facing unique challenges.
  • Organized workshops for students focusing on essential skills such as time management, study techniques, and stress reduction.
  • Maintained detailed records of individual student interactions and outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights to inform future advising approaches.
  • Assisted students in overcoming challenges with effective problem-solving strategies, leading to higher levels of achievement.
  • 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.
  • Supported diverse populations of students by creating inclusive programming and events that fostered cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Contributed to the growth of the institution''s reputation through exceptional service in guiding students towards their educational objectives.

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responded to calls and complaints surrounding the University of Chicago Campus
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice

SIUC
Carbondale, IL
01.2008

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Client Advocacy
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis Response
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Community resources specialist
  • Intake assessments
  • Family Dynamics
  • Behavior monitoring

Administrative Experience


  • Developed necessary strategies to hold students accountable to the Discipline Code of Conduct., Oversaw implementation of discipline focused curriculum and instruction., Analyzed various discipline data to access school-wide trends and decrease weekly student infractions., Managed a team of five in various roles to ensure execution of continuous positive school culture., Implemented behavioral management strategies to maximize learning from an instructional standpoint., Engaged parents in both difficult and supportive conversations to bolster student achievement., Coordinated compliance at the Campus and Network level.

Awards

Staff Member of the Year, Johnson College Prep, 2014

Teaching Experience

  • Johnson College Prep: A Campus of Noble Street Charter School, Alumni Counselor, 2020, Present, Manage and oversee a caseload of 1300 alumni., Equip and empower alumni with the skills and knowledge to overcome educational barriers, persist, and graduate from college., Use qualitative and qualitative data to refine targeted, individualized alumni supports., Develop a strong knowledge of on-campus student support services.
  • Johnson College Prep: A Campus of Noble Street Charter School, Teacher - Be Noble, 2016, 2020, Facilitate first-year students in the learning process through coursework aimed at introducing students to high school, the Noble Way, and confirming academic and social preparedness., Teach students about the purpose of college, creation of effective study strategies, setting high school and college goals via self-motivation, and developing meaning, and goals, for problem solving and continuously thinking critically., Develop, instructed, and individualized coursework for students to ensure success inside and outside of the course material., Plan classes to ensure student success as they matriculate through high school and college.
  • Johnson College Prep: A Campus of Noble Street Charter School, Advisor, 2011, Present, Advise/Teach/Mentor female students as they matriculate through high school and prepare for college., Serve as a primary contact for parents, while developing strong relationships to ensure student/advisee academic success., Create student self-development through education goals and culture of achievement., Track, maintain, and create systems to manage student behavior and encourage academic success.

Timeline

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2021

Advisor

Johnson College Prep
08.2016 - 08.2022

Alumni Counselor

Johnson College Prep
08.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice

SIUC
Dominique Winston