Stephane L. Griffin
Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
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Professional Summary
Accomplished and energetic educator with a solid history of achievement in education. A motivator leader with strong organizational abilities. Accustomed to working with diverse populations, managing multiple priorities, determining potential opportunities and strategies. More than 25 years of community involvement and organizational development
Core Competencies
Social Services and Mental Health Issues
Organizing and Delivering Presentations
Researching, organizing, and promoting community projects
Leadership & Relationship Management
Motivating diverse personality types
Performance Management
Change & Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Career Related Experience:
Department of Homeland Security, TSA (Transportation Security Administration), December 2016-Present
Conducting screenings at airports
Maintaining communication at all times with supervisors regarding vulnerable areas of security
Assisting in the efficient flow of passengers through screening checkpoints
Utilizing security equipment, including x-ray machines, hand wands and other imaging equipment at security checkpoints
Monitoring metal detector screening equipment
Controlling passenger entry into security checkpoints
BCTA (Beaver County Transit Authority), Customer Specialist II-August 2016-December 2016
Provided Customer Support to Paratransit clients
Worked collaborative with team members to ensure on-time services to clients
Daily phone logs of clients and incidents
Maintain documentation of clients applications
Problem solved all complaints to the company
Holy Family Institute, SNAP Program-April 2014-February 2016
Family/Childcare Worker
Cognitive problem solving therapy
Self Control & Anger management
Family management and Social Interaction
Removed several kids from bullying list
Provide services to children and families
Provide case management services
Provide documentations of services
Member of the Mini & Core Team of Sanctuary
Participate in ongoing development of the Program
Created Computer Training Manual for the SNAP Programs
Community Alternatives, May 2013-August 2015
Therapeutic Staff Support/In Home Therapist
Assist child in developing age-appropriate self- management skills
Work collaborate with all team members to ensure service plan is meeting the child’s need
Support caregivers by providing therapeutic structure and limits for the child of modeling appropriate behavioral interventions
Assist in implementing a behavioral intervention plan
Maintain daily logs of behavioral progress and relay information to other staff as required
Ensure all required documentation is completed legibly and professionally and is submitted in a timely manner
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy, Glade Run Lutheran Services-November 2012-April 2014
Teacher Assistant II
Assist teachers with classroom management
Builds healthy, therapeutic relationships with students
Possesses professional communication skills that include awareness of all school communication
Practices the Principles of PBIS and Sanctuary Model of Intervention
Three Rivers Youth, Project Finish Line Program-October 2010-November 2012
Education Coach
Work with youth to facilitate a fast track academic success program
Encompassing family stability, and cultivating an educationally supportive home environment
Motivating youth and family to embrace a family environment that encourages youth’s academic forward momentum
Provide youth and family with family-centered counseling, crisis management, and service brokering
Aliquippa School District, September 2008-June 2010
Full-Time Substitute Teacher
Assist in teaching students from 1st-12th grade in all subjects
Collaborate with principal and staff by mentoring, counseling and tutoring students who need additional help
Community Services/Volunteer Work:
The City of Aliquippa, Board of Directors of the Planning & Zoning Committee, Sept. 2014-Present
The Revis Island Foundation- Backpack Food Program, October 2016-Present
Melvin C. Meade, Black College Tours and College Prep., 2010-Present
Nerih Leadership Development & Training Center, 2010-2013
Focus on Youth Organization Board Member, 2009-2010
Career Literacy for African American Youth (CLAAY), 2008-2009
Education:
Robert Morris University, Moon Township Campus, PA
Masters of Science in Instructional Leadership/Concentration: Education December 2009. GPA: 3.85
A 100 page thesis: “What are the Effective Cultural Diversity Programs in the High Schools”
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA.
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication,
December 1991. GPA: 3.0
Skills:
Windows XP
Microsoft Office 2010( PowerPoint, Publishing, Word and Excel)
Clerical. Time Management
Writing. Education & Training
Internet. Security
Active Listening
Administration & Management
Judgement & Decision Making