Yvette Forbes
Hallandale Beach,FL
Summary
Teacher in spiritual and secular arena, Advocate, Mentor, Life Coach and Counselor with 16 years of experience working with families and youth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim of Crime Advocate
Miami-Dade Government
Miami, FL
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Improved victim support services by establishing a strong rapport and providing emotional assistance to crime victims.
- Enhanced community awareness of available resources by organizing outreach events and presentations on victim advocacy programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive support for crime victims throughout the legal process.
- Developed effective safety plans for at-risk individuals, addressing specific needs while prioritizing their wellbeing.
- Streamlined referral processes to relevant organizations, facilitating timely access to necessary medical, financial, or therapeutic resources.
Reading Interventionist
Miami Dade Public Schools
Miami, FL
09.2012 - 01.2020
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
House Parent
His House Children's Home
Miami, FL
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Established a nurturing environment by developing strong relationships with residents and providing emotional support.
- Enhanced the quality of life for all residents by organizing engaging activities and events tailored to individual interests.
- Ensured residents'' well-being by closely monitoring their physical, emotional, and mental health status.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members for smooth transitions and continuity of care between shifts and during changes in residence.
- Promoted academic success through tutoring assistance, study skill development, and time management strategies.
Chaplain
Riverside House Christian Ministries
Miami, FL
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Provided spiritual guidance to patients and staff members by conducting regular counseling sessions.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Built strong relationships with local faith-based organizations to create a network of resources for patients and families.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.2003
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA07.1989
Master of Science - Home Economics
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.1978
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Client Confidentiality
- Client Advocacy
- Client Education
- Group facilitation
- Foster care & Disadvantaged youth programs
- Family Counseling
- Victim advocacy
- Referral services
- Case Management & Documentation
- Mentorship
- Public Speaking
- Community Service
- Spiritual leadership
- Teaching
- Community Advocacy
- Student Records Management
- Vocabulary building
- Phonics Instruction
- Individualized Learning
- Motivational style
- Guided Reading
- Skills Assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Interfaith understanding
- Spiritual care
- Materials Preparation
- Sermon Preparation
- Bible studies
- Worship service assistance
- Youth mentorship
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Communication
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Individual Counseling
Websites
Non Profit work - Founder of Chosen Vessels of JESUS Ministries
Through Chosen Vessels of JESUS Ministries I teach, train, mentor and coach women & youth using Biblical principles. The ministry has created, facilitated and hosted various seminars and conferences. My roles include coordinator, producer, and teacher/trainer. I also do individual and group counseling.
Timeline
Victim of Crime Advocate
Miami-Dade Government
07.2020 - 01.2024
Reading Interventionist
Miami Dade Public Schools
09.2012 - 01.2020
House Parent
His House Children's Home
04.2011 - 01.2013
Chaplain
Riverside House Christian Ministries
04.2008 - 08.2010
Master of Divinity - Theology
Oral Roberts University
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science - Home Economics
Spelman College