MALVIRCE EDWARDS

Educational Leader & Equity Specialist

5633 102nd Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 | 612-237-9781 | po3362@yahoo.com

EDUCATION OBJECTIVE

Masters Degree in Educational Leadership 2017 - 2019 To obtain a Leadership position at K-12
school in the state of Minnesota.
Mankato State University, Mankato

Psychology & Criminal Justice 2004 - 2007

LICENSE
University of Northwestern
Minnesota K-12 Principal
Bachelors Degree in Psychology/Minor in Coaching 1988 - 1992
Anticipated summer 2019
University of Northwestern
LEADERSHIP STYLE
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Strength Based Leadership
K-12 Administrative Intern 2018 - 2019 I have the ability to organize people,
delegate tasks in order to accomplish
Anoka-Hennepin School District goals while utilizing individuals
Developing skills to become globally competent and an ethical Leader that will provide strongest assets.
districts with the knowledge and skills to lead in the 21st century.
Learning and enhancing understanding and skills for the Minnesota K-12 Principal Core
Competencies.
UNIQUE SKILL SET
Supervised intervention paraprofessional team.
Diversity and Equity Specialist
Part of the interviewing team that hired teachers and staff. Community Resource Specialist
Assisted in the Development of the student and staff handbooks. Criminal Law knowledge
Superior Communication Skills-
Planned and facilitated Diversity and equity training for staff Verbal and Written
Participated in the implementation of the school improvement plan. Exceptional Problem Solver
Solid knowledge base in Mental
Health Disorders and intervention
Academic Achievement Advisor 2017 - Current Strong track record of establishing
Anoka-Hennepin School District-Coon Rapids High School solid relationships with clients, co-
workers, administration, and local
Oversee 15 staff on the Intervention Team to ensure best possible academic agencies
achievement services are provided
Work with counselors on academic failure lists and assigning students to intervention
paras (3, 6, 9 weeks and end of trimester) to prevent students from being unsupported HEAD COACH
and unidentified.
Set the agenda for Intervention meetings, attend Student Support Team (SST) EXPERIENCE
meetings, attend counseling meetings to collaborate as building support staff
Check on attendance sheet with study hall para - communicate with Due Process
secretaries and administration with student progress and/or needs for a possible Head Football Coach
alternative school plan Coon Rapids High School & Edison High
Assign students to guided study with the counselors (before end of trimester to gain School
credit)
Fostered a positive school climate
Work with Career and College Specialists to have students explore careers and future
at Coon Rapids High School.
goals
Hallway supervision - 1st floor to provide safety and security of school building Increased student participation in
Provided Restorative process and Verbal Judo Training for support staff to give tools to the Coon Rapids football program.
work with challenging student behaviors

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Dean of Students 2016 - 2017 Coordinated scheduling and field
use with the activities office
Minneapolis Public Schools-Anwantin Middle School
Monitored academic performance
Lead 300 students and 20 staff to create a positive and nurturing school
of student athletes and their
environmentally, focusing on culturally competent practice.
progress
Collaborated with teachers to meet each students unique needs.
Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Adhered strictly to rules and
Listened to teacher input to best serve school population. regulations of the activities
department and the district
Managed the 7-12 football
program(s),including camps and
Corrections Supervisor 2014 - 2016
clinic to build skill level
Boys Totem Town-Ramsey County
Managed and participated in the
Supervised 90 staff to ensure day to day activities went smoothly, including staff to client district booster club to
ratios. assure financial stability of the
Maintained safety and security of all individuals in an open juvenile facility. program.

Conducted interviews, provided staff discipline when necessary, and participated as a

hearing officer; to ensure quality assurance in the facility. COACHING
Made sure treatment plans that were written and followed to ensure program fidelity. CREDENTIALS
Conducted different professional development training to ensure staff
was knowledgeable in new trends in Corrections and Law Enforcement.
Coaching Principals Course July, 1999
Minnesota State High School League

Multiple Supervisory Roles October 2002 - July 2014 AWARDS &

Hennepin County RECOGNITION
Supervising Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction January 2012-July 2014
Assigned and closed cases to maximize the efficiency of the unit Kare 11 coach of the year, 1999
Minneapolis Conference Coach of the
Interviewed and hired staff qualified staff year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.
Provided staff disciplinary action when needed
Facilitated cognitive behavioral groups for clients as needed, Thinking for a Change, etc... to REFERENCES
build skills for success among offenders.
Assigned committee group to foster connections between corrections and the community
Available Upon Request
Juvenile Corrections Supervisor January 2004-February 2005
Supervised overnight staff and facilities with day to day operations, including client to staff
ratios.
Conducted employee evaluations, employee training, and employee discipline when
required.
Medical and First Aid Responder Duties

Probation Officer/Corrections Officer October 2002 - July 2014

Hennepin County
Created, organized, and maintained client files.
Completed daily case notes and used electronic databases to maintain accurate record
keeping.
Referred offenders to community agencies to complete services in compliance with court
orders
Reported violations of supervision to the Minnesota State Attorney's office

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Recommended probation conditions to the courts, including drug treatment, vocational
rehabilitation, mental health programs, etc...to
Developed offender case plans based on analysis of criminogenic needs of paroles in
collaboration with offenders to engage them in their own case planning
Facilitated cognitive behavioral groups using evidenced-based curriculum to increase
positive outcomes in clients.

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