Restorative Practice & Youth Intervention Specialist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATHAN ROA 949-***-****

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Project Kinship 2019 - Present

Restorative Practice Intervention Specialist

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EDUCATION

Child development courses

Coastline Community College 2018 - 2020

Provide program and mediation services at various schools through the Santa Ana USD Work with high-risk youth using prevention and intervention based methods to small groups and classrooms ranging from middle to high school grades. Facilitate and implement programs at various high schools in Santa Ana USD Facilitate and implement Joven Noble program at Orange County Juvenile Hall Establish and maintain rapport with at-risk students to dissuade them from destructive activities to themselves, others, and District property; connect with community youth resources to channel their behavior toward positive and rewarding goals. Hold individual and group discussions with at-risk students about their circumstances to further the understanding of themselves and work toward the avoidance of aggressive behavior and violence

Facilitate restorative practices and conflict resolution with youth. TRAININGS CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/First Aid certified

Certified in Mandated Reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Trained in ASIST Suicide Prevention

Trained in Joven Noble curriculum

Trained in National Compadres curriculum

Trained in Restorative Practices

Trained in Gang Prevention, Intervention,

and Mediation

AWARDS

Staff Member of the Month

Lorin Griset Academy, Santa Ana USD

2023

Staff Member of the Month

Lorin Griset Academy, Santa Ana USD

2021

Chief’s Award

Orange County Probation Department

2018

National Staff of the Year

Girls Inc.

2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATHAN ROA 949-***-****

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Orange County Department of Education 2015 - 2019 Restorative Justice, Gang Prevention, & Intervention Specialist Implemented and facilitated Safe Schools programs at various middle and high schools in Santa Ana USD Implemented and facilitated Joven Noble program at Orange County Juvenile Hall Provided program and mediation services at various schools through the Santa Ana USD Worked with high-risk youth using prevention intervention based methods to small groups and classrooms ranging from middle to high school grades

Facilitated restorative practices and conflict resolution programming with youth Established and maintained rapport with at-risk students to dissuade them from destructive activities to themselves, others, and District property; connected them with community youth resources to channel their behavior toward positive and rewarding goals

Held individual and group discussions with at-risk students regarding their circumstances to further the understanding of themselves and work toward the avoidance of aggressive behavior and violence Girls Inc. of Orange County 1994 - 2016

Transition Specialist - Joplin Juvenile Detention Center Worked with high-risk high school students using intervention-based methods in small groups and classroom presentations

Helped students to set scholastic goals and career opportunities Supported students with better time management, studying, and organizational skills Supported students to transition from detention center back into school Developed and implemented intentional age-appropriate programs Planned, facilitated, and evaluated programs for year-round and summer programs for elementary girls Assisted in recruiting and retaining students for programs Supported mission of a supportive, open environment for active learning and discussion Mentored and advised facilitators and volunteers

Represented organziation at various events and outreach efforts Nationally trained in ten unique Girls Inc. programs (i.e. personal safety, S.T.E.M., Economic Literacy) Elementary Program Lead

Worked with Transportation Coordinator on routes for transportation for students Trained and supported new drivers; conducted onboarding for new staff Assisted in developing and facilitating safety trainings and procedures implemented at the agency Facilitated restorative circles and gang intervention programs at juvenile halls and high schools under Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) grant Developed and implemented structured, intentional, and interactive programs for girls ages 4.5 - 12 Utilized effective conflict resolution skills with girls, parents, staff & volunteers Transportation Liaison

“We repeat what we don’t repair.” - Christine Langley-Obaugh

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