Christy Dotson

Resourceful professional with over 15 years of broad expertise cultivating supportive relationships with youth, parents and community partners. Creative problem-solver driving innovative solutions for academic and personal development. Out-of-this-world thinker with proven success advising and influencing diverse populations. Prudent leader and self-directed team player with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

• Mentorship
• Treasurer
• Workshop Presenter
• Coordination
• Volunteer
• Youth Advocate
• Principle Advisory Board, President Holy Family School
• Treasurer, Math & Science Academy PTO
• Board Member/Administrator/Mentor, Maywood Mentoring Youth, Inc.
• Policy Action Council for Education Representative, Community Education Development Association (CEDA)
• Life Management Enhancement Counselor, Operation Uplift
• Youth Coordinator, African American Christian Foundation
• Agency Advancement, West Suburban P.A.D.S.
• Budget Chair, United Way (Bellwood-Berkeley-Hillside, IL)

• Job Coach, Leyden High School, 08/01/13, Present, Supervises over 10 job locations weekly, training students using structured intervention to help them perform tasks according to employers’ specifications., Develops job accommodations necessary for students to perform at maximum capability., Fortifies relationships with personnel at job sites to ensure smooth transition of working students., Teaches interpersonal and communication skills accepted at job sites, helping students to develop appropriate social emotional skills that translates into appropriate work behavior., Data integration into the DHS state network system. Provide detailed notes concerning risk factors, program accountability, and expected future performance., Involved with IEP documentation; afterschool programs; parent/teacher communication; classroom management and discipline; formal and informal learning assessment; and student record management., Conducts college, community, and employer outreach to identify opportunities for student graduates.
• Executive Director, World of Work, Inc., 01/01/06, Present, Plans and implements programming for the organization each fiscal year. Plans events and activities for youth, community and international missions., Exceeded fundraising goals by 15% by securing community and foundation grants. Fundraises and develops other resources to maintain support for the organization., Leads strategic missions in a manner that supports and guides the organization, communicating with the Board timely and accurate information so they can make informed decisions., Oversees administration of organization operations, recruiting corporate and community partners to provide work environments for youth to observe, learn and serve., Provide one-on-one college and career services, helping youth identify their college choice, career interests, skills, abilities and passion, then advising them on appropriate paths to achieve their goals and initiatives., Train youth on effective college search strategies and skills to locate 'best' opportunities that align with their educational and career goals., Teaches youth to meet their basic needs of daily life; and how to overcome obstacles without being defeated., Manages enrollment process, ensuring that applications and consent forms are completed. Coordinates transportation for youth interns., Handles all marketing and recruitment of youth interns for the organization. Partners with parents to ensure safety of their youth and to encourage program improvement.
• Substitute Teacher, Proviso Township Public Schools, 08/01/08, 08/01/13, Conferred with teachers and reviewed lesson plans, acquainting myself with the daily planned activities., Implemented culturally sensitive educational activities that were age and developmentally appropriate in individual and small group settings., Monitored students during classroom and off site activities ensuring adherence to safety protocols., Facilitated classroom routines with thoughtful planning and intention., Engaged with students in an understanding and compassionate manner.