Shellie A. Thomas-Christian
U.S.A. **************@*****.*** 347-***-****
Summary
Over 15 years of professional experience in the fields of human and social services, and 7 years in education. Providing comprehensive services to underserved communities. Addiction services, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, Veterans, adults, families, ACS, supportive housing, mental health services, education (college and elementary). Skills: MS Office, Workday, Assessment Pro, Awards, Cares, Connections, and Promis, computer systems. Soft Skills: Motivational Interviewing, Advocacy, Referrals, Group Facilitation, and leadership. Experience
Substitute Teacher- Scoot Education Inc, New Jersey 09/2024- Present
● Working in the Essex, Bergen, Morris Plains Counties as a substitute and paraprofessional
● Daily work and as well as long term assignments
Teacher- Newark Board of Education- Newark, NJ 01/2022- 06/2024
● Creating lesson plans for English Language Arts using New Jersey State approved curriculum
● Providing information for parents to support 4th grade students Healthcare Educator- Eastwick College, Hackensack, NJ 09/2021 to 12/2021
● Part-time healthcare educator teaching juniors and senior’s medical terminology coursework
● Teaching theories and basic administrative duties along with medical terminology and meanings Preventive Supportive Case Planner-Forestdale, Inc. Queens, NY 6/2020 to 8/2021
● Completed assessments for families referred by Agency for Children Services
● Monthly home and field visits and video case conferences Case Manager– The Fedcap Group/YTN Bronx, NY 10/2018 to 6/2020
● Delivered effective case management for at-risk young adults
● Developed individualized employment plans to assist in education and job search opportunities Case Manager- NYC Department of HRA (HASA), Bronx, NY 07/2002 to 10/2018
● Managed a caseload of approximately 70 Clients living with HIV and AIDS
● Conducted weekly home visits and provided harm reduction with substance use referrals
● Processed and completed rental and con Edison arrears applications Teacher- NYC Board of Education, Bronx, NY 05/1997 to 06/2002
● English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, 5th grade dance, and Music Appreciation
● After School dance program director for grades 5 to 8th Education
Metropolitan College of New York (MPA) Masters in Public Administration-5/2022 The College of New Rochelle- BA Degree in Psychology