Restorative Justice & Movement Education Coach

ROBERTCECILBROOKSIII Brooklyn, NY 347-***-****

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

MENTOR~EDUCATOR~ DEVELOPMENTCOACH~ OUTREACH~ LIFEADVOCATE Seasoned Educator, Mentor, and Development Coach with nearly 20 years of experience in teaching, facilitation, and community engagement. Skilled in customer service, team building, leadership development, and movement-based education with an emphasis on SEL, cultural expression, and core values. Dedicated to fostering inclusive environments that support personal growth and environmental awareness.

● Have an in-depth understanding of various dance genres such as: Popping, Locking, Boogaloo, Breaking, Rocking, Social Dances, Vogue, House, Waacking, West African Dance & Afrobeat.

● Skills, training and knowledgeable areas include:

● At-Risk & Special Need Individuals (EASE)

● Group Facilitation(Certified)

● Classroom Management & Discipline

(Certified)

● Parent / Teacher Communications (Conflict

Resolution)

● Conflict and Resolutions (Certified)

● Lead Parent/Adult Workshops (Professional

Development)

● NON-PROFIT WORK: GMHC & Boom Health

● In-school and After-school

programming (Chess,

Movement,Mentoring: Boys 2

MENtor & My Brother’s Keeper

● Restorative Justice(Certified)

● Advocacy and Education

oriented

● Principles of Childhood

Development (Certified)

● Skilled on Client and Staff

Support

Work History and Experience

Middle School For Art & Philosophy New York, NY Position: Restorative Justice Coach)[2024-Present] Work withmiddleschoolstudentstobuildapositiveschoolclimatebypromotingaccountability,repairingharm, and strengthening relationships.This includes facilitating restorative circles,mediating conflicts,teaching social-emotional learning (SEL),providing early intervention,fostering asenseofcommunity,collaboratingwith staff, and offering one-on-one support.

LightKeepers International New York,NY Position:Movement Coach (PE)&Team Lead/Liaison

(Administrator)[2020-Present]

Facilitate engaging activities and meaningful conversations between community students and specialists.Train specialists in effective classroom management strategies and support the onboarding process for new team members.Lead and curate events that foster connection,growth,and cultural enrichment within the Brooklyn community.

TheLeadershipProgram(TLP) NewYork,NY Position(s):FacilitatorforBoys2MENtor&MyBrother’sKeeper

[2019-Present]

Serveasanadvisor,motivator,connector,andconfidence-builderforchronicallyabsentstudentsatriskoffalling offtrack—bothacademicallyandpersonally.Guideandsupportyoungmenintheirgrowthaspositiverolemodels and emerging leaders.

Urban Arts Partnership (UAP) New York, NY Position: EASECoach[2019-2023] EASE:Every Day Arts for Special Education provided teachers with strategies to engage students in developing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills while modifying the curriculum to support each child’s individual needs. Global Charter Community School (GCCS) New York, NY Position:Movement Educator [2018-2020] Instructed elementary students (ages 5–10)in Afrobeats and Kickboxing techniques,promoting physical fitness, coordination, and cultural appreciation.

Urban Arts Partnership (UAP) New York, NY Position:Teaching Artist[2014-2020] Served in Community Schools across all fiveboroughs,teachingDance,Chorus,Kickboxing,andPhotographyto engage students in diverse creative and physical expression. Brooklyn Kids Academy Brooklyn, NY Position:Music and Movement Teacher[2015-2016] Utilized music and dance to support the development of motor skills in children ages 1–5, fostering a positive and nurturing environment that encouraged growth and early success. The BLADE Dance Preparatory School of NY New York, NY Position:Assistant Instructor [2009-2013 ] Assisted Master Teachers in instructing students ages 8–14 in The BLADE Dance Technique®,supporting skill development and technique refinement.

The Educational Alliance (ETC) New York, NY Position:Dancer Teacher / Mentor / Group Leader [2008-2011] Taught high school students the foundational elements of Hip-Hop dance using The BLADE Dance Technique®, while also leading group activities and facilitating discussions to promote engagement and self-expression. Education & Training History

Alvin Ailey Extension Program

Years of Training: 2008-2015

Genres: Street Jazz and Vogue

Teachers: Samantha Harte and Cesar Valentino

H+ The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Sine Qua Non Years of Training: Winter 2007-2014

Technique: The BLADE Dance Technique®

Position: Corps Dancer and Demi Soloist

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Major:BFA Forensic Psychology (3 years) August

2005-2008

Minor:English and African-American studies

Broadway Dance Center

Years of Training: 2005-2014

Genre: Street Jazz, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Popping and Vogue Teachers: Princess Lockaroo, Dashaun Wesley, Manwe, Jonte, Luam, Javier Ninja and Eric Jenkins

Vendor ID: 834608594

Vendor Name:Lightkeepers International LLC

Address: Brooklyn, NY 11229

Peridance Dance Studio

Years of Training: 2014-2016

Genre: Afro-Beat, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Heels & Old Way. Teachers: Princess Lockaroo, Jonte, Jessica Castro, Cesar Valentino, Omari Wiles *I subbed there at times.

Business: Brooks International Legacy Leaders, Inc (Since 2022) References

Lydia Andrew The Leadership Program (TLP) - Community School Director ********@******.*** Lindsay Tanner Urban Arts Partnership & EASE - Program Director *******@*********.*** Sara Ahn The Healing Movement - Founder/Director *.***@******************.*** RomanGadzhylov Lightkeepers International- Founder/Director ***************@*****.***

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