Treshanda Smith
Woodland,N.C
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to students navigating academic and personal challenges.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff for effective collaboration to ensure needs were met.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance resources available for students.
- Initiated conversations with families about any social or emotional concerns they may have.
- Intervened in conflicts between classmates by providing mediation services.
- Implemented intervention strategies designed to address behavioral issues among students.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to discuss the progress of individual students.
- Advised students on college applications, scholarships, internships.
- Organized and facilitated student group meetings, workshops, and activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
Reengagement Coordinator (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated programs to support student engagement and academic success.
- Provided overall case management to identified students and delivered evidence-based interventions/research-driven supports, based on student and school needs.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance resource availability for students.
- Conduct home visits and build trusting relationships with students and parents.
- Organized workshops and events promoting student well-being and skill development.
- Monitored program implementation to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
Law Librarian (40 Hrs. Per week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
Winton, N.C
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained, organized, and supervised the circulation of library materials.
- Conducted library orientation classes with inmates.
- Generated monthly reports for classroom instructional program.
- Wrote and revised the facilities policies and procedures to ensure compliance with facility guidelines.
- Coordinated literacy and media support for classroom instructional programs.
- Prepared and maintained appropriate records.
- Planned and coordinated Institution programs for inmates and staff within a fixed budget.
Education Specialist (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
Winton, N.C
05.2006 - 02.2021
- Assist in the implementation of new Vocational Programs (Commercial Driver’s License Class and Building Construction Technology) by compiling and submitting written proposals to the Education Director and Assistant Warden of Programs.
- Completes monthly payroll for over 400 inmates.
- Maintain Sentry files on a daily basis.
- Run monthly reports to insure BOP compliance.
- Complete annual Educational and Vocational Needs Assessment.
- Corresponded accordingly to various agencies by phone, email, and fax.
- Conducted initial interviews on inmates, and assessed inmates accordingly.
- Administers ABLE/CASAS test to inmates and place them on waiting list on a weekly basis.
- Maintain and update BOP reports weekly.
- Process Educational Good time for inmates.
- Assisted the Education staff with various inquiries. Fulfill all request and inquiries made by the Education Director, Warden and Education Staff.
- Responded to inmate questions about Distant Learning Courses Offered.
- Screen inmate property.
- Conduct random inmate searches for contraband.
- Investigate and respond to inmate grievances.
Administrative Assistant (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Willis Hare Elementary School
Pendleton, N.C
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Generate reports and presentations.
- Screen external and internal phone calls by routing callers to the appropriate party.
- Assist in planning all school events.
- Conducted needs assessments to ensure seamless service provisions.
- Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
Acting Academic Counselor (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
Winton, N.C
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Responded to inmate request on a daily basis.
- Enrolled inmates into various programs daily.
- Completed educational reviews on inmates daily.
- Corresponded with various departments to ensure inmate academic needs are met accordingly.
- Conducted routine searches of the facility for contraband, fire hazards and tampering.
Correctional Officer (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
Winton, N.C
07.2002 - 05.2006
- Supervised inmates performing all levels of responsibilities within the policy and procedures of RCI on a daily basis.
- Conducted daily counts to ensure inmate accountability.
- Maintain daily logs.
- Assisted in institutional searches.
- Worked in various complex posts such as Central Control, Housing Unit Control, Special Housing Unit Control, and Medical.
- Answered incoming calls on multi-line phone and responded to public inquiries in a courteous manner within my scope of knowledge and authority and referred to the correct department.
- Screened visitors, staff and mail entering the facility.
- Maintained order and enforced rules and regulations according to policy and procedure.
Education
Shaw University - Psychology
Shaw University
05.2017
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Workshop facilitation
- Resource collaboration
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
Student Support Specialist (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Communities In Schools of North Carolina
10.2023 - Current
Reengagement Coordinator (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Communities In Schools of North Carolina
10.2021 - 10.2023
Law Librarian (40 Hrs. Per week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
09.2019 - 02.2021
Administrative Assistant (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Willis Hare Elementary School
05.2019 - 09.2020
Acting Academic Counselor (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
09.2009 - 12.2009
Education Specialist (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
05.2006 - 02.2021
Correctional Officer (40 Hrs. Per Week)
Rivers Correctional Institution
07.2002 - 05.2006
Shaw University - Psychology
Shaw University