Program DirectorSocial Worker - Child and YouthSocial Program Development
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
CLARKSVILLE, TN
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programs
1
Certification
3
Years of experience
Resourceful and adaptable individual with experience in mentoring at-risk youth. Known for implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting personal growth, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment conducive to development.
Work History
Behavioral Technician/School Bus Monitor
9 Months
CMCSS | 11.2025 - Current
Recognized with the highest possible ratings on a six-month performance evaluation for consistently maintaining a safe, structured transportation environment and effectively managing student behavior.
Built trusting relationships with students that enabled proactive behavior support and successful de-escalation of challenging situations, reducing disruptions while promoting a positive bus environment.
Applied behavior management principles to identify the underlying causes of student behaviors and implement consistent, equitable interventions that reinforced positive behavioral expectations.
Maintained 100% compliance with district documentation standards by completing accurate and timely student incident reports, ensuring effective communication with school administrators, transportation staff, and families.
Demonstrated professionalism, patience, and sound judgment while supporting students with diverse behavioral needs, earning recognition for reliability, communication, and commitment to student safety and success.
Camp Counselor/ Sports Direrector
1 Year 1 Month
Indian Creek Summer Camp | 06.2025 - 07.2026
Promoted from Sports Department Staff to Sports Department Director after one successful season, overseeing daily operations, activity scheduling, equipment management, and a team of seasonal staff.
Led the Sports Department by coordinating recreational programming, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, engaging activities for campers of all ages.
Supervised and mentored campers as a Head Counselor, fostering a positive, supportive environment while addressing behavioral concerns and promoting personal growth.
Directed certified archery, soccer, volleyball, and other recreational activities while maintaining strict safety standards and effective risk management practices.
Collaborated with camp leadership to organize special events, train staff, and improve departmental operations, contributing to a successful summer program.
Foster Care Review Board Chairperson
5 Months
Montgomery County Juvenile Court | 03.2024 - 08.2024
Chaired monthly review panels for difficult youth care cases, checking data and progress to ensure 100% on-time submission of behavioral and placement reports to the court.
Reviewed complex family and state action plans, leading team discussions and resolving disagreements to create better, safer support paths for children in crisis.
Managed strict progress-tracking schedules for youth, auditing individual behavior plans to improve tracking speed and eliminate paperwork errors.
Partnered with judges, caseworkers, and state agencies, combining everyone's feedback to build strong, school-ready team intervention strategies.
Supervised the paperwork for private, legal files by writing clear, fact-based reports that resulted in zero compliance failures across all assigned cases.
Youth Mentor Volunteer
4 Months
Montgomery County Juvenile Court | 09.2023 - 01.2024
Partnered with a co-mentor to provide individualized guidance, mentorship, and positive role modeling for at-risk youth, fostering trust and encouraging healthy decision-making.
Built supportive, strengths-based relationships with mentees by creating a safe, consistent environment that promoted personal growth, resilience, and accountability.
Facilitated one-on-one mentoring sessions and collaborative group activities designed to strengthen communication, problem-solving, and essential life skills for long-term success.
Empowered youth to identify personal goals, overcome challenges, and develop confidence by providing encouragement, practical support, and constructive feedback tailored to individual needs.
Collaborated with program staff and fellow mentors to deliver consistent, youth-centered support, contributing to a mentoring environment focused on reducing risk factors and promoting positive outcomes.
Assistant Soccer Coach
3 Months
Montgomery County Soccer Association | 08.2023 - 11.2023
Planned and led structured practices that developed players’ technical skills, game knowledge, and confidence while creating an engaging and age-appropriate learning environment.
Fostered a positive, inclusive team culture by mentoring young athletes, reinforcing sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal accountability both on and off the field.
Motivated players through individualized coaching and constructive feedback, helping them improve performance, build resilience, and develop confidence in their abilities.
Promoted discipline, perseverance, and collaborative problem-solving by teaching athletes to set goals, overcome challenges, and support one another throughout the season.
Partnered with families, volunteers, and league officials to ensure a safe, organized, and rewarding athletic experience that emphasized youth development as much as athletic success.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 12.2027
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 12.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University | Schaumburg, IL | 04.2020