Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Youth Villages
11.2024 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Supervised food production, maintaining a consistent quality standard across all dishes.
Partnered with sustainability team to minimize waste and creatively minimized global footprint in culinary operations.
Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices, enhancing overall culinary expertise.
Behavior Youth Counselor
Youth Villages
10.2022 - 11.2024
Encouraged patients to talk about their experiences in both group and individual settings
Used positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help them deal with ambiguity, accept inconsistencies, and trust intuition in decision-making
First Aid/CPR Certified
Correctional Officer
Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities were all used to keep track of inmates
Inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects were under my supervision
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
Presided over disciplinary hearings and made sentencing recommendations
Was able to apprehend evading inmates by following procedures that ensured their safety
Was in charge of [Number] inmates who were housed in a maximum security unit
Completed sanitation and maintenance inspections in the dorms and reported the findings to management
Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas
Delivered inmates to work sites and returned them safely following protocols
Was in charge of [Number] inmates who were housed in a [Type] security unit
Observed and supervised inmates during visits, meal times, recreation, phone calls, and showers
Checked for contraband, cleanliness, and safety at work sites and crew trucks
Education
High School -
Westwood High School
Memphis, TN
01.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
Jackson, TN
01.2021
Skills
Team-oriented
Self-defense techniques
Crisis intervention training
Search and seizure procedures
Relationship building and management
Relationship building
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Student-centered learning
Collaborative learning
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Affiliations
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Member Of Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity
Timeline
Teacher
Youth Villages
11.2024 - Current
92G Culinary Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
04.2024 - Current
Behavior Youth Counselor
Youth Villages
10.2022 - 11.2024
Correctional Officer
Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
High School -
Westwood High School
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
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