Teeshell Lawrence
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate of Criminal Justice with experience supporting at-risk youth . With great written and communication skills seeking an opportunity to utilize restorative justice practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Jefferson, LA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted crisis intervention,emotional support , and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence.
Behavioral Specialist
Center for Resilience
New Orleans, LA
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
- Reduced instances of classroom disruptions through proactive behavioral interventions.
Peer Support
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
New Orleans, LA
10.2022 - 03.2022
- Assist clients in entering and sustaining activeness in self-help groups utilize wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating individual recovery plans.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Bridge City Youth Center
Bridge City, LA
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for supervising and monitoring the behavior of young offenders housed in a juvenile detention center, ensuring their safety and security while also maintaining order within the facility, often with a focus on rehabilitation and positive behavior development through observation, interaction, and reporting to relevant authorities
Juvenile Detention Officer
Youth Study Center
New Orleans, LA
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for supervising and monitoring the behavior of young offenders housed in a juvenile detention center, ensuring their safety and security while also maintaining order within the facility, often with a focus on rehabilitation and positive behavior development through observation, interaction, and reporting to relevant authorities
Correctional Officer
Monroe Correctional Complex
Monroe, LA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2026
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2015
Skills
- CPR/First Aid
- Strength-Based Approach therapy
- Research
- Intervention planning
- Crisis management
Key Accomplishments
- Ronald E. McNair Scholar
- TRIO and SSS student
- Forensic Science club
- Dean's list and Honor roll student
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Advocate
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
11.2023 - Current
Peer Support
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
10.2022 - 03.2022
Behavioral Specialist
Center for Resilience
03.2022 - 11.2023
Juvenile Detention Officer
Bridge City Youth Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
Juvenile Detention Officer
Youth Study Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Correctional Officer
Monroe Correctional Complex
05.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Delgado Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University at New Orleans