SHELLEY

ZENEWICZ

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE

Phone

540-***-****

Email

adwugv@r.postjobfree.com

Address

Manassas, VA 20110

SUMMARY

Over ten years of experience advocating for children and families, supporting programs that offer justice, solutions, hope, and guiding youth toward a productive, fulfilling life. Over ten years of experience in education in K-12. Skilled in building relationships, problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration, and communications. Adept in the use of social media, virtual meeting platforms, and processing and presentation software.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Aug 2023

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Master of Public Administration Graduated: Dec 2001

Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Graduated: Dec 1996

Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

High school social studies teacher Aug 2014 - Present

Manassas City Public Schools Manassas, VA

USVA Government and USVA History - grades 11, 12 (2021-2023) CLT Lead (Government)

Department Head - (2016-2019)

Earned a dual endorsement during my tenure, to teach English language learners: ESOL USVA Government - grades 9-12

Redesigned and improved the Current Government curriculum to align with VDOE standards

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Collaborate with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development as well as with parents and counselors to meet student learning needs.

Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.

Enhance the cultural sensitivity of elementary and secondary curricula and classroom interactions in collaboration with educators and teachers.

Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.

Teacher, Substitute, Instructional Assistant Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

Osceola County Public Schools Kissimmee, FL

Long-term teaching assignments in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Flexibility and efficient utilization of resources for lessons & classroom management.

One-on-one services to students with special needs.

Taught in a reading classroom on an emergency assignment.

Treatment Foster Care worker Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

Children's Services of Virginia Winchester, VA

Coordinate referrals by assisting the child in arranging for appropriate services and ensure continuity of care for a child in treatment foster care

Counseling, case management & treatment planning for foster children with a high level of needs.

Performs crisis intervention. Makes placements of children and adolescents into alternative care, including foster homes, group homes, and residential treatment facilities.

Federal Background Investigator Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

US Investigations Service (USIS) Fairfax, VA

Obtained a Top secret Clearance with US Government.

Conducted and planned background investigations for applicants seeking federal security clearances.

Use of Word, Office, and OPM-related computer programs.

Exercised the ability to work independently and on a team in order to meet goals.

Senior Social Worker Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

Frederick County Department of Social Services Winchester, VA

Managed a variety of cases in order to prevent foster care or residential placement of children outside of the home, while also treating the families needs.

Appropriately refer clients to social services, as needed, and maintain a list of nonprofit and government agencies for referral including Food Stamps, shelters, and educational and financial assistance.

Creative problem-solving in order to help families maintain or improve their situations.

Provided counseling services for a caseload of youth in preparation for home visits, reunification and/or foster care.

Child Protection Services Investigator Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

Weld County Department of Social Services Greeley, CO

Investigated high-risk child abuse and neglect reports and assessed future risks to children.

Provided ongoing child protective services to families with open cases including case management, ongoing safety management, and treatment planning with the primary goal to strengthen the ability of families to protect and care for their own child/youth, prevent continued and future involvement with the child welfare system and ensure permanency planning.

Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker) Apr 1999 - Apr 2002

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Corpus Christi, TX

Investigated reports of severe abuse and neglect of children.

Assisted law enforcement with criminal and civil cases of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and drug or domestic violence cases.

Provided services to children and families in their own homes in extreme crisis situations.

Placed children in foster care and completed proceedings with the Court to protect children.

Provided services to help youth in foster care successfully transition to adulthood.

Facilitated adoptions and long-term placement when necessary.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Post-Graduate Professional Teaching License - #1158386 Jun 2011 - Jun 2028

Virginia Department of Education

Dual Endorsement: Social Studies and ESOL (exp. 6/2032)

HONORS & AWARDS

National Endowment for the Humanities Scholar

NEH

Through a selective process, I was chosen to participate in this several summer workshops which combined scholarly presentations with on-site investigations in Chapel Hill, NC, Washington, DC, and Lowell, Mass. as well as other historical locations in the area.

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