Curriculum Vitae

JOSEPH A. WICKLIFFE

P.O. Box **45 • Woodbridge, Connecticut 06525 • 203-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. in Education; concentration in Special Education and Educational Leadership.

• Over seven years of teaching experience in Adult Education as a GED Instructor.

• Experienced working with first-generation, at-risk students and diverse populations.

• Program Coordinator for Housatonic Community College’s “You Can Do It” program.

• Knowledgeable of all resources and departments within the college to guide students through the enrollment, advisement, financial aid and registration processes.

• Ability to engage students in their college experience; utilize a variety of intervention strategies in helping them to succeed in school.

• Passionate about assisting students in meeting their academic goals and developing their leadership skills.

• Excellent relationships with students, faculty, and administration. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER, Hamden, Connecticut 2014 – Present Child Care Professional

Provide behavioral and safe nurturing environment for at-risk children who are referred to us with behavioral and emotional issues, juvenile delinquency, and learning disabilities. Work in changing lives through our many programs. GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER 2013 – 2014

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bridgeport, Connecticut 2010 – 2013

“You Can Do It” Program Coordinator

Maintained records and files of students who participated in the YCDI program. Planned and hosted activities directed toward the students’ educational goals, and events that encouraged their participation and interest. Coordinated workshops designed to familiarize students with the college program, and rap sessions on how to transition from high school to college and campus life. Interacted with Admissions, Financial Aid Office, Counseling Office, Library, Student Event Center and other departments. Met with students individually for counseling. CORPORATION FOR JUSTICE MANAGEMENT, Bridgeport, Connecticut 2006 – 2010 Client Monitor

Provided safety and security for all residents. Coordinated and transported residents. Searched residents and visitors specified by policy and procedure. Maintained residents’ records according to program procedure and completed all required paperwork in a timely manner. Performed all other supervisory duties as necessary. THE CHILDREN’S CENTER OF HAMDEN, Hamden, Connecticut 2006 – 2007 Special Education Teacher (Provisional)

Provided a planned academic program for students with special needs such as emotional, social, and developmental disabilities and medical complexities. Taught English, Language Arts, Science, Life Skills, Social Studies, Math, and Health Awareness. Prepared written I.E.P. (Individualized Education Program) for the students and prepared semi-annual progress reports. Recommended goals and objectives which reflected the students’ needs and interests. Demonstrated sensitivity and awareness of cultural diversity. Maintained care, welfare, safety and security for students, and more. PART-TIME CONSULTANT / CURRICULUM DEVELOPER 2006 – 2010 Created, developed, designed and implemented educational programs for regular students, youths and adults with special needs, as well as developmentally disabled persons, independently and in group settings. Developed curriculum materials, reviewed educational programs for regular and special education students as well as adult students, to make sure learning outcomes met standards.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

MILFORD ADULT EDUCATION, Milford, Connecticut 2001 – 2002 Teacher (Part-time)

Taught diverse students about United State citizenship. GIBBS COLLEGE, Norwalk, Connecticut 2001 – 2002

Adjunct Instructor

Taught multi-cultural students in the Business Law and Legal Office Assistant programs. COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION / ECHO (Education Can Help Outcomes) 2002 – 2007 School Liaison Coordinator

Implemented prevention and intervention management services for at-risk youth involved with the criminal justice system. Provided education and career counseling for high school students through program services that would allow students to stay in school, receive their diplomas and make a successful transition to college. NEW HAVEN ADULT EDUCATION 2000 – 2007

Teacher

Instructed a diverse group of adult students in General Education Development (GED) competencies, using group and individual methods, including computer-aided instruction and graphic comprehensive curriculum. Assisted students in analyzing and developing logical reasoning as a tool for problem solving and identification of concepts, facts, and issues. Taught a weekly class consisting of Adult Special Education students. RIVERSIDE EDUCATION ACADEMY, New Haven, Connecticut 1995 – 2000 Social Development Instructor

Served in a transitional high school. Taught adolescents with high-risk behaviors and incomplete high school experiences. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of New Haven, West haven, CT

M.B.A., Master of Business Administration

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Project for Addictions Cultural Competency Training (PACCT) Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut Master of Science in Special Education

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut 6th Year Advanced Diploma – Educational Leadership University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Master of Science in Education

University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Law-Enforcement Administration FELLOWSHIPS

Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, New Haven, Connecticut

• “Immigration and American Life” 1999 – 2000

• “Crime and Punishment” – Focus: Why Juveniles Commit Crimes 2000

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