Experience Summary
Former therapist and teacher. Experience in working with people and children and a good communicator. I have experience working with government and government funded agencies. I understand the workings of our system and can get things done.
Supervisory experience. I have worked in a supervisory capacity for many years both in the mental health and family services. I know how to follow, and I know how to lead. I am good at managing people and keep them motivated. I have experience making sure things are accomplished.
Clean background checks and drug free. I have been working in the social services for almost twenty years. I have no drug problems and a criminal free background
Worked all aspects of family services. I have worked with children as an abuse investigator, a Protective Services Supervisor, and in the Foster Care system. I understand and know how to work with the families, the community, and the justice system.
Court experience. As a CPI, and later as a PS supervisor, I have had to prepare court documents, give testimony, work with both Law Enforcement and the State's Attorneys . I can hit the ground running in your organization.
I was the guest lecturer at the University of Tampa and have experience speaking publicly both as a guest speaker and as an educator
Teaching Style
My teaching style is a nurturing style based upon positive reenforcement first pioneered by B. F. Skinner. I have taught all grades in my career.I prefer to build positive rapport with my students by being non-judgemental and non-threatening in my approach. I try to build a mentor relationship with my students. I find that this approach works well because the students level of confidence is high and they are much more receptive to learning.