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Educational Leadership, Training, Development, Grant Funded Programs, and Juvenile and Alternative Education
ID: 736452
Mississippi, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Education (Educational Leadership) (ABD) | Institution: Belhaven University |
| Year: 2016 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Delta State University |
| Year: 2014 | Degree: Educational Specialist | Subject: Educational Leadership | Institution: Delta State University |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: Masters of Science | Subject: Educational Technology | Institution: DeVry University |
| Year: 2005 | Degree: Bachelor of Arts | Subject: Business/ Accounting | Institution: Tougaloo College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Academic Teacher III (ICT I & ICT II) | Department: |
Responsibilities: Develops or approves, in consultation with supervisors, judges, counselors, medical staff, and probation officer procedures for efficient operation of the juvenile program Develop and facilitate educational classes Assist with workforce training and activities Assist with MCAPS development Rehabilitate youth so that they may become productive citizens Develop and oversee IEP procedures Administer and interpret career and personality assessments Conduct career workshops designed to assist students with writing resumes, interviewing, preparing for a job search, professional decision-making, and salary negotiations Assist with transition planning for re-entry into the community Develop life goal and skills, individual educational plans and goals, and career/educational goals Organize, prioritize, assign, monitor, and inspect the status of work in progress and completed work Review detention guidelines and related issues and ensure the safety of juveniles and monitor operations and activities of juvenile care workers Design facilitator led, e-learning, and multimedia training Ensure compliance with relevant state, national, departmental, and court appointed standards, laws, and procedures Develops and edits classroom training materials and provides input into overall training content in order to meet the needs of the youth |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2015 | Employer: Mississippi Department of Education | Title: Educational Specialist, Senior | Department: |
Responsibilities: Develops or approves, in consultation with superintendents, principals, and the school board procedures for consistent, effective, and efficient operation of the Juvenile Justice, Alternative Education, GED, and Adult Education programs Ensure compliance with relevant state and national standards and laws in regards to licensure and accreditation Identify and implement education requirements Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans Plan and conduct performance audits and studies of state and local government budgets and programs and report findings Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, and data flowcharts Coordinate, schedule, and conduct education sessions for current and newly hired employees Provide guidance to workforce partner agencies and organizations Organize, prioritize, assign, monitor, and inspect the status of work in progress and completed work of juvenile detention centers Meet teachers and administrators to review detention guidelines and related issues as needed Assist with RTI multi-tier and behavior intervention approach Establishes and maintain positive working relationships with school principals and administrators to support the sourcing, assignment, induction, retention, development and performance of high quality candidates for all school-based positions Monitor, review and update all HR policies to ensure alignment with current laws Oversee projects to refine current performance evaluation models Develop new systems and models for performance evaluation Administers and coordinates training programs for school districts and corporate groups Evaluate the accreditation process at the state and district level Conduct needs and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for new curriculum development or for updating existing curricula Ensure compliance with relevant state and national standards and laws in regards to licensure and accreditation Develop, facilitate, and schedule training courses and certification processes Prepare and implement a corrective plan of action conducive to the investigative audit |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2014 | Employer: Leland School District | Title: Teacher (Business & Computer Technology) | Department: |
Responsibilities: Develop and facilitate virtual and face to face instructional and real-world college and career ready classes and activities Design facilitator led, e-learning, and multimedia training Oversee instructional systems design as applied to e-learning training and training instruction Proctor and administer state tests and CPAS tests Provide guidance to workforce partner agencies and organizations Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions Perform career development and job search counseling for students and parents Develop and maintain career services databases Oversee involvement in off-campus employment and job fairs Create, enhance, and increase placement activities for students and parents Develop life goal and skills, individual educational plans and goals, and career/educational goals Administer and interpret career and personality assessments Develop and oversee job shadowing events Conduct career workshops designed to assist students with writing resumes, interviewing, preparing for a job search, professional decision-making, and salary negotiations Use learning management system (LMS) to manage enrollments, re-enrollments, transfers, completions, update materials, and approve CEU credits Work with faculty in developing and teaching online courses |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: MS Valley State University | Title: Professor (Computer Coding) | Department: |
Responsibilities: Instruct courses and advise students in course selection Oversee computer lab Design facilitator led, e-learning, and multimedia training Oversee video and audio creation, editing, simulation, and graphic design of e-learning programs Oversee instructional systems design as applied to e-learning training and training instruction Make recommendations on workforce training and courses Evaluate public and sponsored activities, identify program policies and issues, and develop programs and plans |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2013 | Employer: 21st Century Community Learning Centers | Title: Director | Department: |
Responsibilities: Coordinates and manage the day-to-day operations and supervise staff Conduct regular, informal walkthroughs and observations Identify and implement all education requirements Coordinate, schedule, and conduct education and training sessions for current and newly hired employees Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans Plan and conduct performance audits and studies of state and local government budgets and programs and report findings Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, and data flowcharts Coordinate all aspects of talent recruitment, training, and admission Supervise, support, and enhance skills of direct and indirect reports Oversee new hire onboarding and testing Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions Perform career development and job search counseling for students and parents Provide guidance to workforce partner agencies and organizations Develop and maintain career services databases Develop and oversee job shadowing events, college tours, career workshops, off-campus employment, and job fairs Prepare statistical and other reports for internal and external constituencies Oversee the technology needs and development Create, enhance, and increase placement activities for students and parents Develop and revise supporting documents and publications Implements best practices for hiring, managing and retaining staff to ensure district, state and federal compliance Monitor, review and update all HR policies to ensure alignment with current laws Administer and interpret career and personality assessments Oversee, schedule, and/or facilitate workforce training courses and implement online learning Oversee the strategic plan, fiscal management, marketing, and public relations aspect of the program Conduct needs and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for new curriculum development Ensure compliance with relevant state and national standards Assist with the accreditation process at the district and state level Audit the program to ensure adequate expenditures Oversee and track federal and non-federal purchases |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2013 | Employer: South Delta School District | Title: Lead Teacher (Business, Technology, Personal Finance) | Department: |
Responsibilities: Develop and facilitate virtual and face to face instructional and real-world college and career ready classes and activities Act as lead teacher, department chair, and mentor teacher Design facilitator led, e-learning, and multimedia training Use data including informal classroom observations and school leader feedback to identify priorities and align supports for teachers Assist with MCAPS development Develop and oversee IEP procedures Use school and district level data to identify priorities and align support Participate in regular, informal walkthroughs and observations Develop supporting resources and documents for the curriculum Administer and interpret career and personality assessments Develop and oversee job shadowing events for students and specific aspects of talent recruitment Conduct career workshops designed to assist students with writing resumes, interviewing, preparing for a job search, professional decision-making Assist with RTI multi-tier and behavior intervention approach Coordinate E-Learning programs for the district Proctor and administer state tests, GED, ACT, GRE, and TABE tests |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: Rankin County School District | Title: Teacher (Computer Discovery) | Department: |
Responsibilities: Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer Identify and state instructional end goals and create content that matches them Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer Work with instructors on course material and ensure quality in deliverables Use learning management system (LMS) to manage enrollments, re-enrollments, transfers, completions, update materials, and approve CEU credits Design, maintain and implement courses in LMS |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Accreditations and Licenses: • 486 Administrator • 420 School Business Administrator • 117 Elementary Education • 221 Mild/Moderate Disabilities • 105 Business Education • 147 Technology Education • 193 Economics • 405 Business Management • 111 Computer Applications • 981 ICT I • 982 ICT II IC3 Certified (Internet and Computer Core) OSHA Certified COOL Certified (CANVAS learning management system) Bachelor of Arts (Business/Accounting) Mississippi Administrator and Teacher Certification Target All Around Scholar AABE Scholar |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Educational Specialist (Educational Leadership) Mississippi Teacher Fellowship (Recipient) Literacy Across the Curriculum Institute (Participant) |