Certified Educational Leadership & Community Support
Resume:
Tommy Lee Clark Jr.
Camden, New Jersey 08103
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Career Objective To utilize experience and intellectual abilities in a position that will enhance the growth and quality of life of individuals and communities.
Education: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
MA Social Psychology awarded in October 1994
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
BA Sociology and Social Relations awarded in May 1992
Passed Educational Leadership and Supervision in October 1998
Elementary Education Certification earned in April 2001
Certificate of Eligibility for Pre-K awarded in 2002
Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Employment Experience
Dropout Prevention Officer Camden City Board of Education
(September 2004 – June 2026)
Identify students exhibiting academic and social problems. Recommend resources for students and families in response to identified needs. Provide academic advisement to potential dropouts. Recommend exploratory activities to establish career goals and interest. Coordinate services for students and families through the Youth Services Commission and the Juvenile Justice Commission. Facilitate student placement in alternative educational programs and monitor their progress. Recommend students for services through SBYS Health & Human Service Coordinators. Make home and family visits as needed. Monitor attendance, discipline and academic status of students identified as potential dropouts and recommend follow-up services. Schedule and facilitate conferences with students, parents, and relevant staff. Recommend changes in courses and strategies. Keep accurate records. Complete all other duties assigned by Supervisor.
College Student Recruiter Camden County College
(July 2015 – September 2019)
Reach out to Camden City residents through approved channels to present and share easy to understand information about the “Gateway to College Program” (GTC). Help students & families get started by answering questions, walking them through service options, and offering friendly professional support throughout their GTC experience. Collaborate with GTC team to meet outreach & graduation goals. Share ideas and keep campaign efforts organized, upbeat, and effective. Maintain clear and accurate records tracking campaign service coordination efforts and results. Develop impactful, professional, genuine, trusting relationships in a customer friendly manner while keeping students & families progressing towards the goal of obtaining a high school diploma as well as college credits. Complete all other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
Attendance Accountability Chairperson Camden City Board of Education (September 2006 – 2012)
Coordinate specific school and district staff efforts to reduce absenteeism rate with the school. Develop and orchestrate team strategies to assist at-risk, truant and disengaged students and families. Identify, investigate and assist students and families experiencing homelessness, transitional status and migratory identification. Conduct, coordinate and assign staff tasks, duties, and caseloads for accountability and increased parental involvement. Refer families for School Based Youth Services, Administrative intervention, DCPNP intervention, Pupil Assistance Committee processing, Child Study Team manifestations, Family Court screening & dispositions, Family Crisis Intervention, Municipal Court processing. Assist the District Solution Center. Maintain accurate records documenting Attendance Team interventions, submit weekly reports and a cumulative report to the District Level Attendance Supervisor.
Headteacher Head Start Program, Camden NJ (March 2002-June 2003)
Plan, supervise and implement classes in accordance with Head Start programs and goals. Adjust programs to individual child’s needs – culturally, socially, educationally and emotionally. Aid in group formation and individual acceptance. Help children become aware of individuality and group roles. Provide ordered routine and appropriate classroom appearance, décor, and learning environment. Plan and implement methods to establish positive liaisons with parents. Maintain accurate documentation. Cooperate with other staff members to insure the well-being of each child in our facility. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervising agent.
Full-time Graduate Assistant College of Education Lehigh University
(August 2000 –December 2001)
Provide service and assistance in various capacities to the Professors and staff of the Educational Leadership Department of Lehigh University.
High School Reading Teacher Camden City Board of Education
(September 1999 – August 2000)
Serve as the classroom instructor teaching reading skills, cognitive skills and processes which aid in developing the ability to read critically and independently.
Counselor/Case manager Juvenile Resource Center, Inc.
(September 1996 – August 1999)
Assess the vocational and social needs of clients; Assist and support the client throughout the school year; Provide intensive individual and group counseling sessions; Set-up and participate in educational and recreational trips; Aid clients in obtaining private employment, personal mentors and apprenticeships; Prepare and submit all social service reports to referring agencies, probation officers, DYFS workers, Juvenile Justice Judges, Camden City Board of Education and sending school contact; Maintain accurate and up-to-date casebook ; Establish and maintain personal contact with each clients referring agencies, DYFS workers, probation officers, mentors and employers; Formulate and implement Individualized Integration Service Plan for each client
Alternative School Teacher Juvenile Resource Center, Inc.
(March 1995- August 1999)
Provide remedial and developmental educational services to youth in an Alternative school setting on an individual and group basis; Develop and update Individualized Educational Plan establishing short and long term academic goals; Administer formal and informal assessments and evaluations of all students; Prepare and maintain daily and weekly lessons, attendance and performance records; Train, supervise, and evaluate interns and community volunteers; Develop and arrange academic, cultural, communal, recreational and overnight-trips; Assign and tabulate total daily and weekly “points” in accordance with the Behavior Modification System; Arrange reports, files and inventories of educational materials, audiovisual aides and classroom supplies.
Substitute Teacher Camden City Board of Education (January 1993- June 1995)
Provide supervision of classroom setting in the absence of the regular instructor.
Youth Advocate and Role Model NJ Youth Advocate Programs-DYFS
(July 1992- December 1993)
Provide counseling, mediation and support services for at-risk, high-risk and recovering individuals and families following incarceration and or foster care; Coordinate agency team in devising and implementing plans of action and coping strategies for clients and families; Maintain accurate records of individual and group counseling sessions; Connect clients to normalized community resources; Work collegially with school counselors, teacher, employers and parents; Organize case conferences to review progress and recommend future services.
Graduate Research Assistant Center for Social Research- Lehigh University (September 1992 – December 1994)
Conducted federally-funded research utilizing longitudinal study design; Gathered, analyzed, coded, and filed data consisting of regressions, univariate, bivariate, multivariate and log-linear statistical relationships.
Teaching Assistant Sociology/Anthropology Department, Lehigh University (August 1992 – June 1994)
Proctored exams, taught bi-weekly recitations for designated courses, graded all course material, attended weekly meeting with professors; maintained accurate records of students’ performance; facilitated lecture and recitation discussions; provided office hours for student assistance; taught in large lecture halls and assisted professors in regular teaching duties.
Apprenticeship Teaching African-American History Course, Lehigh University (January 1992 – June 1992)
Proctored exams, taught in large lecture halls, kept accurate records of students’ performance and attendance, and acted as a mediator between the professor and students.
Volunteer and Paid Research Assistant Lehigh University
(January 1991 – June 1992)
Conducted extensive library research utilizing the internet, books, microfilm, microfiche, magazines and periodicals; gathered and analyzed scientific data; provided comments and input regarding alternative procedures; entered, coded, and checked the accuracy of data; searched reference indices and annotated appropriate references in computer storage.
Honors & Merits
“Most Improved Student Attendance Award 2007-2008 for Hatch Middle School” awarded from Camden City Board of Education and Dr. Lefra Young, Superintendent of Schools
National Teacher’s Appreciation Award Recipient – Camden High School
Dean’s List Recognition – Lehigh University
Beta Theta Pi Cup awarded at Lehigh University for “Outstanding Student Leadership Award for Achievement, Community Service and Scholarship” from the Dean of Students at Lehigh University 1991
Patriot League All-Conference Defensive Back – Lehigh University 1991
Defensive Captain for Lehigh University Football Team 1991
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