Education Profession
Resume:
Jerry Cotton
Dallas, Tx *****
***********@*****.***
Summary:
A proven professional in the field of education and social services seeking a career change that will utilize my knowledge and leadership ability in any field.
Educational Experience:
Gateway Charter Academy (10/2003 to 05/14)provided instructional assistance and daily planning to middle/ high school students in the area of English Language Arts. Duties include planning and development, provide tutorial assistance for low performing students, and seek the academic progress of the students.
Alfronso ‘Crutch’ LSC (2001) provided instructional assistance to High School students in the area of social studies (World History). Duties included planning and development, conducted research with local history students, and provided career planning.
Community Educational Partnership (1999-2000), provided behavioral management training to new hires and current staff at an alternative educational center. Provided strategies for staff and teachers who taught troubles youths who was on probation and/or parole. Assisted with the modeling and/or role playing with program participants and provided strategies to increase program participation.
Management Experience:
Department Head, Gateway Charter Academy (2005 to 2014) provided guidance and development of the English/Language Arts Department and supervise 11 ELA teachers. Conduct bi-weekly meetings, assisted with the planning and development of the ELA curriculum, evaluate lesson plans and grade books, and solve difficult problems during planning development.
Saturday School Coordinator, Gateway Charter Academy (2005 to 2014), provided guidance and development of the tutorial program on Saturdays. Duties included scheduling of staff, development of curriculum, parental involvement, positive incentives, transportation, and supervision of teachers. Provided a weekly update of the Saturday School program to administration and classroom teachers.
Interim Program Administrator, Santus Healing Hands, ATC (2001) Developed and implemented the residential program for girls. Revised the programs policy and procedures, development the training program for direct-care staff, and established the after-care program for daily living. Supervision of staff (13) and developed a training program for youths to receive high school credit at a local high school.
Interim Learning Manager, (Community Education Partnership) (2000), implemented the educational services program for the (JJAEP) program monitored the planning and development of the academic training program, Supervised a staff of 8 teachers and educational aides.
Interim Program Administrator, J.W. Hamilton, Jr. State School, Bryan, TX. (1999) responsibly include the development and implementation of the adaptive behavior unit (Pilot Program). Developed the admission and release criteria, development and maintained a positive culture by working with the licensed clinical staff on redevelopment of youth’s positive behavior pattern. Additionally, I managed a 16 bed-security unit for violent youths. I supervised (32) juvenile correctional officers, (2) juvenile correctional supervisors and (6) case managers.
Crew-Chief Residential Services (1997), Gulf Coast Trade Center, Responsible for the development of the residential work program. Oversaw the training and development of youths, conducted weekly team meetings, and supervised (6) crew leaders and (1) orientation leader. Maintained records for parole officers, case managers, and contract specialist.
Curriculum Planning and Development:
Gateway Charter Academy 2005-2007 (summer), Assisted the curriculum specialist with the development and design of the academic program. I was responsible for the writing of the English/Language Arts curriculum. Also, I assisted with the program design for the social studies, science and several electives for high school students.
Gateway Charter Academy (2005 to 2014), Responsible for the planning and development of the Saturday School curriculum and tutorial program, and monitor the effectiveness of the Study Island computer-base program by providing research assistance to program participants and staff.
Santus Healing Hands (2001), Developed the program curriculum and training requirement for residents and staff. Designed the independent living and self awareness program for girls.
Direct Care & Case Management Experience:
Housing Counselor (2002-2003) Dallas Housing Authority, Behavioral Specialist (1999-2000) Community Education Partnership, Residential- Caseworker (1999-2001), Gulf Coast Trade Center, Case Worker III (1997-1999) Texas Youth Commission, and Residential Counselor (1996-1997) Jay Robinson Treatment Center.
Additional jobs: Part Time Delivery Driver Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut (2006 to Present)
Training:
11years of counseling development experience, 5 years of management and supervision experience, 7 years of planning and development experience, and 10 years of behavioral modification experience. 9 1/2 years teaching experience. Strengths include creative writing, grant writing, problem solving and coordination of events.
Education:
Grambling State University-Grambling, La. (M.S. 1995) Criminal Justice
Grambling State University-Grambling, La. (B.A 1992) Political Science
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