Anthony Givens has over 15 years of experience working with youth populations through various roles such as a child care worker, teacher, and center coordinator. He has a master's degree in education from McKendree University and a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. Givens is skilled in areas like lesson planning, behavior management, crisis prevention, and developing community partnerships to support youth programs.

1. ANTHONY J. GIVENS
7807 Newlan Dr. Orlando, FL. 32805~ (618)-409-3711 ~ Ajgivens1@gmail.com
Summary
Service-focused program coordinator with a strong commitment to serving the needs of youth, adults and other
needs based populations,with documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources and financial
constraints to design high-quality, cost effective and comprehensive service offerings.
Highlights
▪ Lesson planning expertise ▪ Common core knowledge
▪ Academic performance evaluations ▪ MS Office proficient
▪ IEP familiarity ▪ Resource management
▪ Verbal crisis prevention intervention ▪ Standardized testing
▪ Conflict resolution ▪ CPR, AED, Medical Aide certified
Experience
Juvenile Treatment Center Mar. 2015-July 2015
Child Care Worker (Division of Children & Family) - Centreville, IL
Provide a safe, structured,and supportive therapeutic setting for youth 12-18 years old with emotional disorders that
prevent them from learning and interacting in more traditional environments. Monitor behavioral and provide
coping skills to help work out issues to problems.
Physical Education & Health Teacher Aug.2012-Dec. 2014
Children Center for Behavior Development (Division of Children &Family) - Centreville, IL
Supervised and provided instruction in health and physicaleducation for students
Assisted with intervention and disciplinary action for students as needed
Held weekly meeting with staff to discuss issues and provides safety reviews
Remedial Teacher Aug. 2004-June 2012
School District 189 - East St. Louis, IL
Prepared behavioral plans, daily activities, and content area for classroom
Provided oversight for discipline and tracked daily attendance for students
Taught weekly lessons in accordance to lesson plans,as required by state goals
Recruited and trained students forDistrict 189 in leadership courses
Center Coordinator/Supervisor May 2002-Aug. 2004
YMCA - Belleville, IL
Progressed through a series of promotions during tenure. Conducted performance evaluations
Provided management responsibilities related to staffing, quality assurance,program planning and budgeting
Developed and maintained strong community alliances with county and state agencies and youth service programs
Education / Affiliations
Master’s in Education - McKendree University 2008
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Sciences, Illinois State University 2002
Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Kappa League Co-Chairman 2010
ManUP Mentoring Program, Founder 2008
St. Louis/Metro Area Humanitarian Award Winner 2010