Criminal Justice High School

JOE DILLARD

*** ***** ***** ****** *********, MS 38751 Ph 662-***-**** Email ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Intelligent and result-oriented individual with a completed undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degree, PPAD PhD Pending, and 5+ years of educational classroom teaching experience in the state public schools’ sector. Looking forward to securing collegiate professor role within a diverse university setting where I can utilize my decision-making power, leadership qualities, and instructional abilities to achieve curriculum targets. Also, seeking ability to showcase my excellent interpersonal and communication skills for promoting conflict resolution, maintaining components of operation, and defining outcome/goals.

RELVANT COURSEWORK

Criminology

Research Methods

Seminar in Terrorism

Court Systems & Practice

Correctional Systems & Practice

Juvenile Justice Systems & Practice

EDUCATION

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice May 2016

GPA 3.16/4.0

Masters of Science Criminal Justice May 2018

GPA 3.83

Jackson State University Jackson, MS

PPAD PhD **Pending Completion** August 2018

AWARDS & HONORS W/ TENURE

Private Funds Scholarship, Mississippi Valley State University 2014-2016

100 Black Men Scholarship, Jackson, MS 2015-2016

Honor Scholar (GPA 3.50-3.79) 2014-2015

Scholar (GPA 3.20-3.49) 2013-2014

Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society 2016-Present

WORK EXPERENCE

Sunflower County Consolidated School District Indianola, MS

Teacher August 2017- May 2023

Early College Instructor August 2023- May 2024

Served roles as Gentry High School, World History teacher, Carver Elementary, Social Studies teacher, and lastly as Carver Elementary, Social Studies 6th grade instructor

Early College instructor in Greenville Public School District for elected high school to complete a early degree track at Mississippi Valley State University.

Planned, organized, developed, and conducted a comprehensive teaching and instruction program including the following:

1. Content Knowledge and Planning

Exhibited an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught

Demonstrated an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student

Integrated available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities

Developed lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential using Understanding by Design principles

Planned with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

2. Instructional Strategies

Linked present content/skills with past and future learning experiences

Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students

Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning

Monitored students’ understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate

Explained content and demonstrated skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students

Held each learner individually responsible for learning

3. Assessment

Used results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed

Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance

Used oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment

Organized, maintained, and used records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions

Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback

Demonstrated competence in the use of acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement

4. Student Communication and Rapport

Used precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication

Articulated clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students

Modeled caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening

Modeled concern for students’ emotional and physical well being

Seek and maintained positive interactions with students in all school settings

5. Classroom Management

Enforced the school’s student behavior policy

Communicated clear expectations about behavior to students and parents

Actively monitored student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents

Structured transitions in an efficient and constructive manner

Managed emergency situations, as they occur, in school settings

6. Professional Demeanor and Development

Maintained a professional appearance and deportment.

Carried out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.

Selected appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems and maintains confidentiality.

Completed all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

7. School Community and Culture

Initiated communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner.

Responded promptly to parental concerns and encourages parental involvement within the school.

Interacted with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school.

Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning.

Carver A Randle Attorney Office Indianola, MS

Paralegal Intern Jan 2016-Jun 2017

Assisted with the preparation of legal documents for cases involving child support, spousal support and health insurance issues

Under direct supervision, performed basic administrative, clerical and office support duties

Performed telephone receptionist duties

Answered routine questions from the public and refers customers to appropriate court staff

Scheduled appointments and meetings and makes meeting arrangements

Retrieved files and assembles documents for use by court staff

Sent and delivered faxes; photocopies files and documents; prepares and distributes large mailings

Typed and proofread a variety of routine forms, memoranda, letters and other documents

Created and maintained spreadsheets and databases of records and other information

Set up, organized and maintained a variety of standard office records and files

Indexed and cross-referenced documents and files; pulls, rotates and files documents; sends and retrieves files from archives; boxes files for storage; conducts file searches for missing files; scans indexes and verifies court documents; and purges and arranges for the destruction of documents and records

Delivered and picked up court records and documents to and from various courtrooms, sections and other court sites

Unpacked, picked up, distributed and stored forms and supplies; assisted in maintaining court stockroom

Provided support for other clerical staff

VOLUNTEER

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Moorhead, MS (2013-2015)

Breast Cancer Fundraiser, New Jerusalem Church, Indianola, MS (2015)

Mississippi Center for Justice (2016)

Little Angels Daycare, Moorhead, MS (2017)

Program Management Budget Analyst 2019-2023

Mayoral Fourth of July Festival (2024)

RESEARCH

Evaluate Emergency Preparedness Plans at HBCUs (2015)

The Pros & Cons of Trial by Jury (2015)

The Influence of Media on Crime (2016)

Juvenile Delinquency and Drug Use (2017)

Juvenile Justice and Procedural Law (2018)

Health Care Disparities Amongst Minorities in Mississippi (2019)

An Examination of the Effect of Mental Illness on Teachers’ Performance and Personal Lives Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic (2022-2024)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer

EMPHASIZING SKILL

Grant writing for Budgetary Proposals.

Financial Analysis

HIGHLIGHTING SKILL

I am skillful in conducting mental health topics, where I posses a strong expertise in mental illness research methodologies as a direct response further research and funding for policymakers.

PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT

My dedication for majoring in Public Policy and Administration to regularly engage in financial research and provide analysis to policymakers. I have a deep connection for economic principles because I grew up in a impoverished area in Mississippi with limited resources.

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