Gary Allen
Mission,BC
Summary
Dynamic Social Programs Officer with Federal Corrections Canada, skilled in conflict resolution and rehabilitation program development. Successfully implemented strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered community engagement. Proven ability to manage incidents and document observations accurately, ensuring safety compliance while promoting a positive environment for both inmates and staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Programs Officer
Federal Corrections Canada
Mission, British Columbia
10.2008 - 10.2019
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Managed incident reports and documented observations accurately and promptly.
- Mediated conflicts between inmates to promote a peaceful environment within the facility.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Monitored and reported on operational performance metrics.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Teacher On Call
Blaine, Nooksack, Lynden, Ridge Meadows and Abbotsford School Districts
Blaine, Nooksack and Lynden WA Maple Ridge B.C., Washington State, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford B.C.
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum across multiple subjects.
- Assisted students with homework and provided additional support during office hours.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and community involvement.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA USA06-1986
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA USA06-1982
Skills
- Incident management
- Conflict resolution
- Rehabilitation program development
- Safety compliance
- Community engagement
- Classroom management
- Curriculum enhancement
- Student assessment
- Problem solving
- Extracurricular organization
- Effective communication
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- Report writing
- Search and seizure
- Crime scene management
- Emergency and non-emergency response
- Cultural awareness
- Rule enforcement
- Investigation management
- Report preparation
- Public speaking
- In-court testifying
- Court appearances
- Emergency response coordination
- Work coordination
- Evidence collection
- De-escalation techniques
- Community relations
- 9-1-1 calls
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Vendor management
- Organizational development
- Improvement plans
- Teamwork
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Operational Streamlining
Affiliations
- I have always been involved in the community. Volunteered as a coach in various sports. Youth coordinator with Knights of Columbus. Firm believer in physical fitness and activities. Have 33 years of coaching experience in the following sports. Football, wrestling,boys baseball and girls slow and fast pitch softball.
Accomplishments
- 1979 Washington State High School football team. 1979 and 1980 Washington State Wrestling tournament. Various All League selection and MVP in tournaments. 1979 Elmer Clarkston Most Inspirational player, 1979 High Tackle Award.
Certification
- Associated Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Education, various first aid certificates, Driver Education certification. Level three professional coaching certification. Staff Training Officer Corrections Canada for achievement and regions sent me to Ottawa, Ontario to represent our region and provide feedback.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Social Programs Officer
Federal Corrections Canada
10.2008 - 10.2019
Teacher On Call
Blaine, Nooksack, Lynden, Ridge Meadows and Abbotsford School Districts
09.1997 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yakima Valley College