TITUS JONES
Marrero,LA
Summary
Dignified Juvenile Detention Officer focused on ensuring safety and well-being of juveniles under detention. Delivered mental and emotional support while managing data entry and records. Committed Paraprofessional Educator fostering positive classroom environments and addressing diverse student needs, complemented by experience as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Resident Advisor.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DSW Worker
Destined for Options LLC
Metairie, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, enhancing social skills, communication, and daily living activities
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate clients during therapy sessions
- Supported clients in generalizing learned skills across different environments, including home, school, and community settings
- Collaborated in team meetings to discuss client progress, share insights, and coordinate strategies for improved outcomes
- Documented all interventions accurately to ensure compliance and continuity of care
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during therapy sessions, promoting trust and rapport with clients
Assistant Dean of Students
FirstLine Schools
New Orleans, LA
09.2024 - Current
- Established clear behavior expectations and fostered supportive community, enhancing classroom environment and student engagement
- Enhanced parent involvement in education through consistent communication on academic progress, strengthening home-school connections
- Worked closely with families to provide training on implementing behavior strategies at home and promoting consistency in interventions
- Cultivated strong relationships with students built on trust, respect, empathy, and understanding
- Facilitated parent involvement in their child's education through regular communication about academic progress
- Coordinated with teachers and staff to implement behavior support plans, ensuring consistent application and support for students in classrooms
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay updated on the latest research findings in behavioral interventions
Juvenile Detention Officer
Jefferson Parish LA
Harvey, LA
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and their families.
- Patrolled correctional facility to maintain a safe and secure environment for juvenile residents.
- Compiled daily operational reports to track workflow and performance.
- Observed and documented progress of juvenile offenders to inform treatment plans and support behavioral improvement.
- Completed daily reports.
- Followed medical orders and dispensed medications.
- Reported unusual conditions and questionable items to the supervisor for corrective action.
Assistant Basketball Coach
John Ehret
Marrero, LA
08.2017 - Current
- Promoted diverse and inclusive culture with team and athletics program.
- Maximized physical talent of team through quality teaching and coaching.
- Enforced team rules and regulations regarding conduct, appearance, and class attendance to promote accountability and discipline.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Modeled positive physical, intellectual and positive social behaviors for student-athletes to abide by.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated a schedule of practices and individual training.
- Collaborated with boosters, parents, and school administrators to enhance support functions and strengthen community involvement.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
- Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure safety and functionality. and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
Dean of Students
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
New Orleans, LA
07.2025 - 09.2026
- Developed student support programs promoting academic and personal growth.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance student engagement strategies.
- Managed crisis intervention initiatives to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Led disciplinary processes ensuring fair treatment and consistent policies.
- Fostered relationships with parents and community to strengthen school partnerships.
Dean of Students
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
New Orleans, LA
07.2025 - 09.2026
- Implemented initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the campus.
- Coordinated disciplinary processes to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions between students to promote understanding.
- Fostered relationships with parents and guardians for effective communication and support.
- Developed student engagement programs to enhance campus life and community.
- Collaborated with administration to address student concerns and improve policies.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty on student-centered practices.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success.
- Executed engagement strategies to enhance parental involvement. to increase parental and community engagement within school.
Dean of Students
Livingston Collegiate
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success.
- Communicated regularly with families of students facing challenges in discipline and attendance through telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
- Established behavioral procedures that promoted positive interactions among parents, students, and faculty, fostering a collaborative school community.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Assistant Dean of Students
Gretna Middle School
Gretna, LA
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success.
- Connected students to academic, health, social, and financial resources on and off campus to enhance their overall well-being and support academic success.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Coordinated school-wide initiatives and events, such as school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation, and anti-bullying week, to foster community engagement and student involvement.
- Engaged with families of students facing challenges in discipline and attendance through regular communication via telephone, email, and in-person meetings to provide support and guidance.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions and outcomes using [Software].
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine the level of assistance needed.
Paraprofessional Educator
Gretna Middle School
Gretna, LA
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts to enhance understanding.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Evaluated and marked homework assignments to provide feedback to students., tests and special projects.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics, promoting student learning and engagement.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion, and critical thinking among students.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from the instructor.
- Distributed and collected tests to facilitate the grading process. and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Graded assignments and tests using established criteria to ensure fairness. using an answer key, documented results and informed the lead teacher of students' performance.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors to maintain accurate records. on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Teacher Aid
Jefferson Rise Charter
Gretna, LA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Oversaw children during activities on field trips to maintain safety.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementation of lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Enhanced student learning by providing targeted support in both individualized and small group settings.
- Supervised students, ensuring safety and security during school activities and field trips.
- Assisted teachers with instructional support and managed clerical tasks to meet diverse classroom needs.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support.
- Maintained safety for over 34 students in classroom and outside environments.
Assistant Basketball Coach
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
- Monitored team conduct, appearance, and class attendance to uphold team standards and accountability.
- Enforced study and tutorial programs to maintain student-athlete eligibility.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
- Modeled positive physical, intellectual and positive social behaviors for student-athletes to abide by.
- Communicated with training staff regarding athlete medical clearance, injury prevention, rehabilitation and status of injured athletes.
- Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and coordinated tutoring to support academic eligibility.
- Imparted team and game rules clearly, enhancing understanding and minimizing fouls during games.
- Oversaw inventory management for team supplies, ensuring availability for practices and games. and ordered new materials, uniforms and equipment for team needs.
Assistant Tournament Director
South Hoopfests
Harvey, LA
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated with teams, volunteers, grounds crew, and other contacts to book venues, recruit individuals, plan event details, and execute successful events.
- Identified and secured an appropriate tournament site based on event type and expected crowd size. appropriate for event type and crowd size.
- Organized and coordinated scorekeeping processes to ensure accurate tracking during events., equipment and materials.
- Obtained and submitted an insurance certificate to host site.
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing accounting, budget management, business development, performance metrics, and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project roadmap.
- Developed and implemented marketing and promotional campaigns to enhance visibility and drive revenue growth.
- Generated new business by reaching out to prospective clients by e-mail, telemarketing and presenting at trade shows nationwide.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College Louisiana College
New Orleans, LA 06.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LASkills
- Behavior management expertise
- Special Education
- Conflict resolution
- School policies and protocols
- Corrections experience
- Juvenile corrections knowledge
- Detainee guidance
- Releases processes
- Field supervision
- Decision-making
- Student retention
- Written communication
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Disciplinary enforcement
- Electronic monitoring
- Mentorship
- Active listening
- People skills
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
Handle With Care, First Aid Certification, Driver's License, AED Certification, CPR Certification, CPI Certification April 2025 to April 2027
Timeline
Dean of Students
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
07.2025 - 09.2026
Dean of Students
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
07.2025 - 09.2026
DSW Worker
Destined for Options LLC
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Dean of Students
FirstLine Schools
09.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College Louisiana College
06.2023 - 05.2026
Dean of Students
Livingston Collegiate
08.2021 - 06.2022
Juvenile Detention Officer
Jefferson Parish LA
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Dean of Students
Gretna Middle School
11.2017 - 08.2020
Assistant Basketball Coach
John Ehret
08.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Gretna Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2020
Teacher Aid
Jefferson Rise Charter
01.2017 - 07.2017
Assistant Basketball Coach
L.W. Higgins High School
08.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Tournament Director
South Hoopfests
03.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School