My Portfolio

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My Portfolio
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Dedicated Teacher and Trainer

• Mary L. Francis
• 3805 Edwards Road
• Cincinnati, OH 45209
• [phone]
• Mary82185_at_uophx.edu

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Career Objective

• Seeking a challenging position offering creative
  opportunities working with adults in
  non-traditional settings.

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Diploma
Eastern Local High School Macon, OH USA
High School Graduate 1982

• Course of Study - College Preparatory
• School Photographer 5 years
• Marching and concert band 4 years
• Distance track and Varsity H member 2 years

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Degree I
Edison State College Piqua, OH USA
Associate of Applied Science in Human
Services 1993

• Received Superior Academic Achievement honors

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Degree II
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work 1996
Union Institute Cincinnati, OH USA

• Awarded Edwina B. Gantz Scholarship for academic
  achievement
• National Deans List honoree
• Recipient of Whos Who Among American Colleges
  and Universities

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Continuing Education

• University of Phoenix Online
• Major Master of Arts in Adult Education in
  Distance Learning
• 3.96 GPA
• Anticipated graduation date - July, 2004

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Certifications

• Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III-E
  975968
• Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  Counselor 16244
• Licensed Social Worker S25354
• Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist II 548-S93

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Letters of Recommendation

• Professors
• Students
• Project team leaders

• Available upon request

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Transcripts

• 3.96

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Course Designs

• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention
  Focus
• The purpose of these courses is to introduce
  students to the evolution of the substance abuse
  prevention field, and the basis for current
  practices. Students will learn key elements in
  prevention programming, current models of
  prevention, as well as identifying needs central
  to specific populations.
• Students will also be instructed in identifying
  and accessing resources concentrating on alcohol,
  tobacco, and other drug prevention strategies.
  The course further provides an understanding of
  personal and professional responsibilities in
  promoting healthy lifestyles.

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Lesson Plans

• Substance abuse
• Recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse
  problems
• Learn about science-based approaches to
  prevention
• Review research indicating promising practices
• Study strategies designed to promote low-risk
  choices and environments
• Develop understanding of models of prevention
• Actively engage in process and outcome based
  evaluation strategies

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Examples of Educational Work

• Courses taught since 1999 in traditional setting
  with non-traditional adult students changing
  careers include
• Foundations I in Prevention
• Foundations II in Prevention
• Creating Drug Free Schools
• Prevention Planning and Evaluation
• Prevention Education

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Examples of Training Focus

• Training provided since 1986 to adults and youth
  in multiple professional and volunteer settings
  include curriculum or consultation-based focus
• 10 week series
• 8 week series
• 4 week series
• 1 to 5 - day events

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Example of Training Design

• Focus on healthy lifestyles
• Goal of empowering community members to
  participate in positive youth development
• Presented as an online training opportunity
• Currently in pilot phase

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Sample Assessments

• Assessment Part One
• Resource Basics
• Taking time to visit at least three of the online
  sites from the Resource List will help you become
  more familiar with valuable free science-based
  resources designed to contribute to substance
  abuse prevention planning efforts. In order to
  get a sense of whether the current resources meet
  your needs, please complete and submit this form
  when you have completed the exercise.
• What online resource (s) did you find most
  helpful?
• What did you find valuable about it?
  
• What science-based programs seem most interesting
  and why?
• How likely are you to access this (these) site
  (s) again?
• (Please check one)
• ? very ? somewhat ? not likely
• Did you locate any sites that are not listed on
  the Resource List that you would recommend to
  others?

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Sample Assessments

• Assessment Part Two
• Prevention Project Outline
• The opportunity to gain funding to implement
  substance abuse prevention activities is
  increased through developing and submitting a
  proposal following these guidelines
• Describe the existing condition in your community
  
• What group would you like to target efforts
  toward and why?
• List the following for this group
• What evidence-based approach or program will be
  implemented?
• List intended outcomes of approach or outcome
• Technical assistance is available. You may work
  with a local group or coalition to develop your
  proposal.

Strengths Weaknesses

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Philosophy of Teaching

• I strive to grow professionally with a strong
  belief that thoughtful intentions and efforts
  forge lasting implications as new generations
  emerge. This is critical to me as a mother,
  sister, aunt, neighbor, and community member.

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Personal Information

• Happiest when spending time with family
• I am second of twelve
• Favorite activities include roller blading,
  photography, and swimming
• I love experiencing all four seasons

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In Closing

• I look forward to an opportunity to work with you
  
• Check out my Web Site
• email Mary Francis