TRACY WHITAKER
Santa Fe,Texas
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Santa Fe ISD
09.2008 - Current
- Sponsored National Junior Honor Society students for 5 years. Normally ranged from 110-150 students each year. Planned and conducted induction ceremonies, meetings, field trips, and community assistance programs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Adult Probation Officer
Galveston County Adult Probation
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Supervised misdemeanor and felony cases
- Completed field visits, compliance checks, attended court hearings for probation modifications or to revoke their probation.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
Education
BACHELORS - SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, STREET
DOWNTOWN, HOUSTON, TEXAS05.1997
Skills
- Fundraising
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Academic Material Selection
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP Development
- Student Rapport-Building
Timeline
Teacher
Santa Fe ISD
09.2008 - Current
Adult Probation Officer
Galveston County Adult Probation
09.2003 - 09.2008
BACHELORS - SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, STREET
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