Head Basketball Coach - 9th Grade Boys

• Nov 2022 - Present

Robotics Instructor

• Aug 2021 - Present

I taught Robotics as well as Engineering for the past 2 years. Beginning 2023-2024 school year I will only be teaching Robotics. I taught Robotics as well as Engineering for the past 2 years. Beginning 2023-2024 school year I will only be teaching Robotics.

Founder/Director

• Apr 2012 - Present

Qualified Mental Health Professional providing mentoring services to children helping them through personal difficulties to include family, academic, and societal issues. Also, provide Mental Health Support to adults that meet the mental health criteria provided by the DSM IV guidelines. Qualified Mental Health Professional providing mentoring services to children helping them through personal difficulties to include family, academic, and societal issues. Also, provide Mental Health Support to adults that meet the mental health criteria provided by the DSM IV guidelines.

Technical Support Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

Ensuring students, teachers, and staff have access to appropriate and reliable technologies to engage in the complex work of enabling and supporting student learning and that the experience of all users of our equipment and systems is productive. Provide various types of support (software, training, troubleshooting, setup/configuration, finding resources, recommending solutions, etc.) for teachers, administrators, and students. Ensuring students, teachers, and staff have access to appropriate and reliable technologies to engage in the complex work of enabling and supporting student learning and that the experience of all users of our equipment and systems is productive. Provide various types of support (software, training, troubleshooting, setup/configuration, finding resources, recommending solutions, etc.) for teachers, administrators, and students.

Academic Coach

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Work directly and collaboratively with a caseload of individual students and their families, school staff, and community service providers to implement strategies that address school success for fifth grade students in need of support. Work directly and collaboratively with a caseload of individual students and their families, school staff, and community service providers to implement strategies that address school success for fifth grade students in need of support.

Therapeutic Mentoring Coordinator

• Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Supervised and performed all aspects of the delivery of therapeutic mentoring services. Promoted and recruited therapeutic mentoring referrals and qualified staff. Developed and maintained positive relationships with referring agencies, social workers, school placement officials, court service professionals, caretakers, and licensed mental health professionals. • Coordinated with the Chief Financial Officer, licensed mental health professionals, Community Services Coordinator, and Director of Community Services to ensure proper billing practices were followed. • Developed service goals and reviewed session notes create for clients receiving therapeutic mentoring services. • Collaborated with staff members to generate comprehensive records and outcome/client satisfaction data concerning community service activities for evaluation purposes. • Represented the organizations at professional events, vendor fairs, and marketing/community events to generate awareness of the programs and services offered. Show less

Teen Director

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

Developed, oversaw, and managed the Club’s Teen Program. Worked directly with teens to prepare them for success in academics, living a healthy lifestyle, and service to the community. Contributed to the planning and implementation of the organization’s overall strategic plan. • Monitored and evaluated academic achievements against targets goals. • Developed programs within a budget based on community needs and Club Member special programs and events. • Maintained 100% accountability of safety equipment, recreation areas, facilities, and company resources. • Managed the community outreach program and conducted outreach to agencies and new opportunities. • Supervised and trained staff members, volunteers, and teens within the program. Show less

Juvenile Probation/Parole Officer

• Nov 2007 - Sep 2012

Provided management, personnel, and administrative support services to the 16th Court Service Unit. Coordinated patrol services for four different counties in Virginia and administered multilayered supervision plans including visits in the community, home, and place of employment. Managed a caseload and developed individual supervision plans for 35-50 probationers and parolees. • Provided threat assessments and demographics to police departments, detention centers, and juvenile correction facilities. • Interpreted and communicated organizational policies and procedures to colleagues, staff members, and the general public. • Created and provided the court with social history reports for all probationers including comprehensive background information and service recommendations. Appeared and testified in court cases as necessary. • Promoted community safety and offender accountability through regular supervision meetings. • Collaborated with treatment service providers to discuss individual cases and developed targeted strategies based on identified needs of probationers. • Visited probationers in academic settings to monitor progress and address any behavioral concerns with school officials, parents, and staff. Show less

Intensive Home-Based Counselor and Mental Health Support Counselor

• Oct 2002 - Jul 2011

Transition Education Specialist

• Dec 2004 - Oct 2007

Served as the Chief Examiner for the General Educational Development program. Conducted orientation for incoming residents including explanations of policies, procedures, and academic and vocational programs. Coordinated with rehabilitation counselors to review educational requirements and progress and addressed any issues that would prevent successful reentry into the community. • Established and maintained contact with Parole Officers to coordinate post-release plans. • Advised teachers on necessary curriculum modifications to ensure academic success and continued adherence with the program. • Communicated with the Department of Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Services Unit to receive information about parole and discharge dates, plans, and anticipated residency after release. • Coordinated the college program with the Department of Correctional Education and a local community college. Conducted the placement test for entry into the program. Show less