Special Education Employment and Life Skills Instructor

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“he immediately added a whole Employment Highlights

new dimension to our recreational

Program. Tom has developed new

recreational opportunities that are

available to all ages. I have had the

opportunity to be present during the

planning, organizing, delivery, and

evaluation of many of the programs

and activities that Tom was

responsible for. Mr. Powers has

excellent communication skills. He

ts talented. He is not afraid to get

his hands dirty with actual work.

Tom looks for ways to take

advantage of the resources that we

have at our disposal. I know that

Tom Powers has made a difference

Jor many of the kids who have

passed from children to adolescents

in the short time he has been with

us. Tom will leave St Johnsbury a

better place than it was when he

began his service. This is a measure

I try to employ myself. It is a

measure I always look for in

others. It has been a pleasure for

me to work with Tom and see first-

hand the positive results of bis

efforts. Tom Powers has the skills

required to plan, organize, and

execute major tasks successfully.”

Michael A Welch,

Northern Vermont

Development Associate

Executive Director & past

ST Johnsbury Town Manager

“Tom is 200d at maintaining order

with large groups of kids C* a

strong team contributor. He has

good ideas C> solutions and ts an

independent thinker. He is a hard

worker, takes initiative and is

organized. He has a good sense of

humor with both adults and kids

and is also quite generous in

volunteering his time. Tom needs a

job with challenges, responsibility

and independence. He performs

well in any position that gives him

the opportunity to exercise his

many skills, strengths and

independence.”

Roberta Straddling,

Sutton School Principal

School District Staff, Orleans, Caledonia, Essex Counties, VT 1993-2018

Crisis Response Team Leader, PBiS Coordinator, Dean of Students, Teacher

Decrease discipline infractions for K-12 school population using

SEL, CPI, NAPPI, and LSCI techniques dealing with challenging

behaviors and non-productive issues

Deescalate students & assist teachers regain control

Investigate incidents, inform Principal, parents and staff of results

Establish relationship with the students to ease readmission to class

Controlled an “Active Shooter” lockdown

SWIS data collection to track pattems of problems and positive results

Reported monthly & seasonal results to the regional admin. and staff

Creator of new programs

Life Skills & Career Awareness Course

US History, Summer Adventure, VILSP, World History and Economics

School wide after school enrichment activities

State Student Council Advisor

Lyndon Children’s Center Preschool Teacher, Lyndon, VT 2014

Manage a preschool program

Children Development Institute Preschool Teacher Course Graduate

NEKCA Early Head Start Home Visitor, Newport VT 2013

Provide information and guidance during daily visits to local families

Complete daily and monthly paperwork, create monthly newsletters

Increase networking

Participate in New England Convention and national webinars

Employment Specialist, Lyndon Institute, 2005-2006

Create an Employment Skills Course

Create, train, and place students in paying & volunteer positions —

Liaison between local businesses, agencies and the high school _

AmeriCorps Vista, Town of ST Johnsbury, 1999-2002 ;

Develop dozens of family, preschool, and vacation activities for community

Partnered with local agencies to create birth to 12 year olds activities

Facilitate the improvements to the gym lighting, equipment storage and

renovations of the basement into a family room & study area

Supervise recreational sports activities for families and individuals

Raised $10,000 per year by creating unique fundraising opportunities

School District Vocational Coordinator for the Disabled, 1996—1999

Train two multi-disabled students for entry level jobs

Liaison between state agencies, high schools and local businesses

Create & present a business plan to three state agencies personnel

Trained students support personnel for three, sustainable positions

ARAMARK Manager, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT 1989 — 1991

Three promotions in 18 months while finishing my Bachelor degree:

Receiver, Summer Supervisor, Night Manager, Cash Operations Manager

Earn improvement awards for safety, innovation, marketing and supervision

Present report to Food Service Directors and NE Regional Manager

Decrease cost and increase sales by 300% in first 90 days

Develop the first software program for cost analysis

Establish yearly marketing promotions, advertising

“Branded” and physically redesign and “branded” the facility

Hire, fire, promote staff and inventory control at the cash operation

Chosen ARAMARK Representative to cater functions for country

music concerts, governor’s visit, and presidential functions

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