Hi, I’m
Tori Blankenship
Bentonville,AR
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Benton County APAC Youth Shelter
Supervisor of Youth Care Workers
07.2021 - 01.2024
Job overview
Benton County Juvenile Detention Center
Juvenile Correctional Officer
03.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
Mustard Seed Children's Academy
Lead Preschool Teacher
09.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
Completed '10 steps to Positive Discipline' course
Started as an assistant teacher for the first month and filled in as interim Lead Teacher for the remainder of the time in the position, was called a "team player".
Duties: Following state license requirements in regards to training credits and care of children/facility. Making lesson plans based on multiple curriculums including SEL, and teaching of children ages 3-4. Care involved: diaper changing, potty training, physical activities indoor/outdoor, reading stories aloud, morning group, supervising separate play sections, behavior management, nap time, accurate and timely documentation via Ipad software (update what they eat, when diaper is changed, group activities, etc.) mandated reporter, communication with parents. Worked closely with parents to set individual goals per child.
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
Youth Department Team Lead
05.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
Burlington Coat Factory
Home Department Team Lead
08.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
Burlington Coat Factory
Cashier
08.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
Little Sheep Day School
Pre-School Teacher
03.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
Following state license requirements in regards to care of children and training. Making lesson plans based on multiple curriculums including SEL, and teaching of children ages 5-10. Care involved: physical activities indoor/outdoor, reading stories aloud, morning group, supervising separate play sections, behavior management, accurate documentation, mandated reporting, communication with parents.
Love's Travel Stops
Cashier/Food Prep
09.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
Sodexo at ASU cafeteria
Food Service Associate
09.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
Posey Peddler Flowers
Flower Processor/Edible Fruit Bouquet Producer
03.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
Walmart-Highland Dr
Apparel Associate
05.2013 - 09.2013
Job overview
Bill's Fresh Market
Cashier
06.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
Education
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR
from English Education Major, Minor in Fine Arts
2015
University Overview
Does not have degree yet. 4 years Full-time student- took a break due to family needs- Switched major from Art to English. Completed Fine Arts Minor credits, 2-3 semesters left to obtain Bachelor's in English Education.
- [A-State Band] 4,500 per semester
- [A-State Academic] 2,300 per semester
- Relevant Coursework: [Educational Psychology] [Developmental Psychology] [Methods & Materials for teaching English in the Secondary School ] [Introduction to Secondary Teaching] [Curriculum and Assessment Instructional Theory & Practice] [Philosophy of Mind]
- [3.2-3.4] GPA
Valley View High School
High School Diploma
2011
University Overview
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
- Resource Coordination in Community (MyTbydesign, TASC, Equine Therapy, Libraries, etc)
- Admin duties: Policy & Procedure Development (Dress Code, Medication, Food/snack, Communication protocol, intake, discharges, etc)
- Facility Activity & Recreation Implementation
- Admin duties: Creating Staff Schedule (about 9 months)
- Case plan (working closely with case manager to develop & implement goals for client & family)
- Problem Solving (proactive & preventive, new ideas, crisis, response to complaints)
Additional Information
Additional Information
Adept at using positive techniques to encourage student behavior and development. Looking to use my creativity and experience to engage at-risk students.
Personal advocate for individuals who have had: Trauma, Domestic/Sexual violence, Substance Abuse, mental health barriers
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- 'Handle With Care' Instructor
(de-escalation and physical restraint)
- SWEAP course completed
(3-month supervisor academy)
- Relias courses in Conflict Resolution, Trauma, Behavior, Food service, fire safety etc. 20+ online courses
training & staff development
training & staff development
Trained employees in: Minimum State License requirements, Health Department, Fire/Safety Inspections, Trauma-Informed Care/ Frameworks (SAMHSA), Mandated Reporting, First-aid/CPR, De-escalation and Restraints, Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural Sensitivity, Conflict Resolution, Client Documentation via computer & physical log (food/hygeine/behavior/location) , Identifying High-Risk Populations (sexual exploitation, abuse, gang identification), Compassion Fatigue & Burnout, Self-Care, Resident Intakes/Discharges, Communication with Stakeholders, Life Skills Instruction, Medication distribution, Mental illness/ Behavior management and identification (power struggles, non-compliance, depression, aggressive behaviors, positive reinforcement/discipline), Character development with Character Counts curriculum (modeling and leading group lessons)
Leadership style- Team-based, Affiliative, Pace-setting, coaching
Timeline
Supervisor of Youth Care Workers
Benton County APAC Youth Shelter
07.2021 - 01.2024
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Benton County Juvenile Detention Center
03.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mustard Seed Children's Academy
09.2019 - 02.2020
Youth Department Team Lead
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
05.2018 - 09.2019
Home Department Team Lead
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2016 - 05.2018
Cashier
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2016 - 09.2017
Pre-School Teacher
Little Sheep Day School
03.2016 - 08.2016
Cashier/Food Prep
Love's Travel Stops
09.2015 - 01.2016
Food Service Associate
Sodexo at ASU cafeteria
09.2014 - 06.2015
Flower Processor/Edible Fruit Bouquet Producer
Posey Peddler Flowers
03.2014 - 08.2014
Apparel Associate
Walmart-Highland Dr
05.2013 - 09.2013
Cashier
Bill's Fresh Market
06.2012 - 05.2013
Arkansas State University
from English Education Major, Minor in Fine Arts
Valley View High School
High School Diploma
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