Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Hope Public School District
08.2006 - Current
Coordinates schedules and communicated changes to students and families
Transports up to 90 elementary, middle, and high school aged students across designated bus routes
Administers routine vehicle safety inspections before and after every trip
Maintains logs and report incidents involving behavioral or safety violations by the students
Check operating systems daily (brakes, horn, wipers, lights, stop arms, emergency flasher, and door-opening devices)
Paraprofessional - Physical Education Aide
William Jefferson Clinton Primary School
01.1993 - Current
Provides instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher
Models the school's professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members
Supervises students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom
Participates in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary
Teaches physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety
Assesses student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes
Social Work Intern
Arkansas Counseling & Psychodiagnostics (ACAP)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Identified and implemented age and need appropriate mental health services including classroom lessons, small group interventions, individual counseling and behavior coaching
Provided evidence based individual and/or group counseling and early intervention services for students having difficulties with academic progress including but not limited to mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, grief, anger management, conflict resolution, peer mediation, motivation, and other social emotional issues that impact learning
Assisted with crisis intervention and the assessment of students experiencing suicidal and homicidal ideation
Provided case management of students on caseload
Conducted observations of students, identified and provided interventions that assisted in creating positive learning environments
Provided written reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing, observations and information from school personnel, students and parents
Participated in IEP meetings, as required
Social Work Intern
Cornerstone Counseling Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
Identified and implemented age and need appropriate mental health services including classroom lessons, small group interventions, individual counseling and behavior coaching
Provided evidence based individual and/or group counseling and early intervention services for students having difficulties with academic progress including but not limited to mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, grief, anger management, conflict resolution, peer mediation, motivation, and other social emotional issues that impact learning
Assisted with crisis intervention and the assessment of students experiencing suicidal and homicidal ideation
Provided case management of students on caseload
Conducted observations of students, identified and provided interventions that assisted in creating positive learning environments
Provided written reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing, observations and information from school personnel, students and parents
Participated in IEP meetings, as required
Summer Job Coach Trainer
WorkReady Texas
06.2021 - 08.2021
Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history
Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies
Taught and reinforced skills including behavioral interventions to prevent crisis
Created appropriate accommodations and implemented techniques to increase the client's independence and ability to meet the employer's expectations
Education
Master of Social Work - Commerce
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
12.2012
Skills
Logistics Functions
Crisis Management
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Arkansas Counseling & Psychodiagnostics (ACAP)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Social Work Intern
Cornerstone Counseling Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
Summer Job Coach Trainer
WorkReady Texas
06.2021 - 08.2021
Transportation Specialist
Hope Public School District
08.2006 - Current
Paraprofessional - Physical Education Aide
William Jefferson Clinton Primary School
01.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Master of Social Work - Commerce
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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