Corrections Education and Program Facilitation Specialist

Mark Crowder

Stroudsburg, PA *****

********************@***********.***

+1-973-***-****

Work Experience

Correctional Facilities Facilitator

Anger Replacement Training (ART)-Sullivan, MO

January 2014 to December 2019

· Responsible for teaching incarcerated men how to identify triggers and manage aggressive behavior.

· Prepared and created curriculums for incarcerated individuals at Sullivan and Fishkill correctional facilities.

Prisoners for AIDS Counseling and Education (PACE)-Coordinator/Facilitator NYS Department of Health/Criminal Justice Initiative – Shawangunk-Sullivan--Fishkill Correctional Facilities-Town of Shawangunk, NY

January 2008 to December 2019

· Prepared/created curriculums on basic and advanced information on HIV/AIDS awareness

· Facilitate groups throughout the facilities on basic and advanced information on HIV/AIDS awareness

· Peer Educator Training: Reduce HIV stigma and improve outcomes for those infected with HIV, Improve participants’ knowledge of HIV, Increase HIV testing among peer educators' risk among high-risk groups

· Planned and hosted yearly World AIDS Day events

Student Advisory Chairman /Academic Assistant

Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, Sullivan Correctional Facility January 2014 to December 2017

· Prepared, conducted, called to order, and adjourned weekly meetings with Hudson Link and DOCCS staff.

· Collaborated with Hudson Link and College administration to foster a productive and supportive learning environment for students.

· Served as an instructor, creating weekly lesson plans, and designing curriculum for undergraduate independent studies.

· Held tutoring sessions, workshops, and study groups related to various course subjects designed to facilitate student success.

· Assisted with academic advising and held regular advisement meetings with students to ensure their familiarity with degree requirements and their academic progress.

· Provided administrative support to the Academic Coordinator by maintaining student records, organizing course materials, and distributing and tracking supply inventory.

· Created a college tutoring program offered to all inmates who wish to attend the college program.

· Successfully facilitated remedial courses with a 100% pass rate for all students. Organization Chairman

African Culture Awareness Organization (ACAO) - Sullivan Correctional Facility January 2013 to December 2017

· Prepared fundraisers, and created and facilitated positive programs and classes for incarcerated men

(e.g. economic awareness, cultural diversity).

· In conjunction with other organizations – raised money and donated aid funds to

‘Children of Promise’ an organization that works with troubled youth whose fathers are incarcerated.

· Successfully choreographed and hosted multiple organizational events. Facilitator

Youth Assistance Program-Town of Shawangunk, NY

January 2010 to December 2014

· Narrated excerpts of my life experiences to educate the youth who attend the program on the harsh realities of living a criminal lifestyle, adopting a criminal mindset, and the consequences of engaging in negative behaviors.

· Facilitated bi-monthly sessions which often exceeded 6 hours of insightful presentations on the core issues impacting our youth, the legal system, crime, and punishment, pursuing educational goals, family values, coping with peer pressure, positive decision making, HIV/AIDS awareness, prison life, gangs and violence, and drug and alcohol abuse.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Individual Studies (Associates Degree)

Hudson Link For Higher Education

Skills

• Windows XP

• Management

• and Constant Contact

• Call center

• English

• public speaking

• Computer skills

• Presentation Skills

• Classroom experience

• Fundraising

• HIPAA

• Canva

• PowerPoint

• Writing skills

• extensive research capabilities.

• Driving

• Communication skills

• Leadership

• Sales

• Grammar Experience

• Customer service

• Microsoft Office

• Training & development

• Salesforce

• Events Management

• Organizational skills

• Inventory management

• WordPress

• Project management

• Supervising experience (10+ years)

• excellent written and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word

• Recruiting

• Time management

• Corrections experience

• Typing

• Behavioral health

• Group therapy

• detail-oriented

• Teamwork

Languages

• Bilingual

• Spanish

• Multilingual

• English

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

RBT Certification

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