Cherita S.
Community School Coordinator at Kent School Services Network- Claim this Profile
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Craige McKenna, Ph.D., MSPH, MSEd.
Cherita is a diligent student who brings insight and vigor to the classroom.
Craige McKenna, Ph.D., MSPH, MSEd.
Cherita is a diligent student who brings insight and vigor to the classroom.
Craige McKenna, Ph.D., MSPH, MSEd.
Cherita is a diligent student who brings insight and vigor to the classroom.
Craige McKenna, Ph.D., MSPH, MSEd.
Cherita is a diligent student who brings insight and vigor to the classroom.
Credentials
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Certified Lifestyle Coach- Diabetes Prevention Program
National Kidney Foundation of MichiganJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
What is Epidemiology?
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.Jun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Global Health e - Learning Center, USAID
Certified Course of Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamentals, Public HealthMay, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Global Health e - Learning Center, USAID
Certified Course of HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Public HealthApr, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kent School Services Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community School Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Present
Actively promote improved communication regarding human services, behavioral health, and medical health services between the parents, principal, teachers, staff, and Kent School Services Network providers. Participate in child study processes, and assist school staff with identifying students in need of human services, behavioral health services, and medical health services. Identify, recruit and connect local resources to meet students’ human service, behavioral health, and medical health needs. Meet on a regular basis with the school principal to review necessary human, behavioral health & medical services needed for the student body to succeed. Facilitate regular Community School Leadership Team meetings to coordinate services to students and families within the KSSN network.
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Kentwood Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Academic Interventionist
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Sep 2013 - Present
I support at-risk students academically in the classroom and small group settings. I develop and implement behavior plans for student success. As well as; Academic assistance, Parental involvement & enagement, tutoring, Mentoring, enrichment activities. I support at-risk students academically in the classroom and small group settings. I develop and implement behavior plans for student success. As well as; Academic assistance, Parental involvement & enagement, tutoring, Mentoring, enrichment activities.
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Kent County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Epidemiology & Surveillance Intern
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
*Closing Health gaps in Grand Rapids, MI with the CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) strategies and interventions*Investigating disease to determine the cause, risk factors & preventative methods*Identifying and analyzing public health issues*Collecting and analyzing data related to chronic & contagious diseases*Studying the transmission and control of communicable disease *Closing Health gaps in Grand Rapids, MI with the CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) strategies and interventions*Investigating disease to determine the cause, risk factors & preventative methods*Identifying and analyzing public health issues*Collecting and analyzing data related to chronic & contagious diseases*Studying the transmission and control of communicable disease
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Health Plan Advocate
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health & Wellness coach/Intern
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
*Perform Health Screenings*Health Coaching*Research-health & wellness topics or legislation*Developing & administering corporate challenges (weight loss, nutrition challenges ect.)*Analyzing participation & preparing reports, creating graphs ect.*Biometric Screening *Perform Health Screenings*Health Coaching*Research-health & wellness topics or legislation*Developing & administering corporate challenges (weight loss, nutrition challenges ect.)*Analyzing participation & preparing reports, creating graphs ect.*Biometric Screening
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Health Intern
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May 2014 - Dec 2014
*Biometric Screening for Local Health Education support classes with the "Real Women Real Change" program*Support the coordination of annual fundraisers and special events (Gala & Rhythm Run 5K)*Collect & analyze data to address the diverse needs of the community*Attend special events to promote health & awareness in the community *Biometric Screening for Local Health Education support classes with the "Real Women Real Change" program*Support the coordination of annual fundraisers and special events (Gala & Rhythm Run 5K)*Collect & analyze data to address the diverse needs of the community*Attend special events to promote health & awareness in the community
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Grand Rapids Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Youth Advocate Specialist
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Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
Academic assistance, promote Parental /Community involvement & engagement, tutoring, Mentoring. I worked with a caseload of at-risk students with academic, behavioral, and attendance issues to help them achieve. Academic assistance, promote Parental /Community involvement & engagement, tutoring, Mentoring. I worked with a caseload of at-risk students with academic, behavioral, and attendance issues to help them achieve.
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Site Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
Supervised daily operations of the After School program such as; student registration, payroll for staff, contacting community vendors for student enrichment, Parental involvement, attending continuous leadership/security, & development trainings. Supervised daily operations of the After School program such as; student registration, payroll for staff, contacting community vendors for student enrichment, Parental involvement, attending continuous leadership/security, & development trainings.
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Wedgwood Christian Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Youth Treatment Specialist
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Dec 2008 - Oct 2010
I worked with at-risk children with mental disorders, ages 10-18 in a residential home setting. I monitored children's behavior, helped them follow their behavior plans, attended school with students to help support academic success, made sure their chores were done, took them on outings, appointments and home visits. CPR/AED certified.-Stayed up to date with all trainings. I worked with at-risk children with mental disorders, ages 10-18 in a residential home setting. I monitored children's behavior, helped them follow their behavior plans, attended school with students to help support academic success, made sure their chores were done, took them on outings, appointments and home visits. CPR/AED certified.-Stayed up to date with all trainings.
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Priority Health
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
Filing insurance documentsPutting together insurance packets for agentsData entry Copying Faxing documentsMailing insurance packets Filing insurance documentsPutting together insurance packets for agentsData entry Copying Faxing documentsMailing insurance packets
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Behavioral Aspects of Health -
2003 - 2007
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
1999 - 2003
Union High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
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