District Students Services Facilitator

• Apr 2021 - Present

ESS - Dean Support, Hedrick Middle School

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

Promoting and educating students on acceptable conduct and keeping the campus community safe. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with district, administrators, staff, students, parents, and collaborative partners. Serve as one of the disciplinary supports; investigate disruptive student behavior reports, initiate warnings, suspension, and disciplinary actions. Work as a community liaison between school, parents, community resources, and our SRO on specific situations developing plans that address barriers. Analyzed varieties of barriers, developing recommendations specific to the students’ needs. Researching, and evaluating data, and preparing comprehensive, concise reports and recommendations. Collaborating with the Attendance Team to evaluate and assist students in crisis. Manage assigned student services programs; Care Call procedures, Limited In-Person Instruction. Manage other programs and projects, as assigned. Support community-building activities for students including community service activities. Develop, lead, and evaluate student support programs; Social and Relations Skills Group. Coordinate the preparation, submission, and administration of assigned student support services. Regularly meet parents out of the building to address barriers while demonstrating sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability, and gender diversity of students. Acquired skills in technologies and IT barriers. Oversee teachers’ Zoom meetings when coverage is needed. Show less

ESS - Dean Support/Restorative Practice Coach, Roosevelt Elementary

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

Using the Restorative Practices model (highly trained in) I taught students apathy techniques to prevent future poor choices with support and daily check-ins. Worked side by side with the principal, staff, teachers, parents, and the community in developing plans to support students, attendance, behavior, and academics. Guided students to effectively respond to wrongdoing (poor choices) done by students in a nonpunitive way by bringing together students and others harmed in a safe and respectful space. Promoting dialogue, accountability, and a stronger sense of community between parents, staff, students, and the community. Provided extra support and guidance to teachers for; referrals, class disruption, attendance, and grades by recognizing triggers and creating solutions. Received extensive training in the Restorative Practices model by Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice. Due to the accomplishments of my work, the school had a reduction in referrals. Also, I received a personal invitation from Cara Walsh, Director of Restorative Justice Resolve, to speak on a Restorative Justice Facilitator panel in a training through Resolve due to my extensive knowledge, accomplishments, and experiences. I taught a math supplement and intervention program to k-3rd grade, ran reports, set goals, and reviewed growth that was used in progress monitoring. I ran a Photography Club, Morning Greeters Club, and a Piece Keepers Club for students in grades 4-6th. Show less

IA- Eagle Center Academic Advisor, Eagle Point High School

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2015

Follow school regulations, with District Board Policy and the regulations governing the general operation of the site. Responsible for academic advising, and monitored performance, intervened when students exhibited academic difficulty. Assisted with student placement, course registration, clarifying interests, and created goals towards post-education plans. Delicately handled student confidential information. Assist students as directed, and helped with classroom management. Maintain strict confidentiality of students’ information. Supported the philosophy of the Language program. Input of attendance, grades, and tracking data. Created flow charts to monitor students’ progress. Prepared class materials, graded assignments. Accomplishments include the development of a successful student peer tutor program to support students towards graduation and passing classes. Wrote a grant; Successfully ran an after school food program to help support students with nutritional meals while studying and receiving educational support. Teacher of the week, February 2014 and Nominated Best Support Staff of the year, June 2014. Show less