Mandy Fuller Barr

Experience

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  Americus-Sumter High School--South Campus

  Jan 2005 - May 2006

  High School English Teacher

  Taught Grades 9-12 English Literature and Composition; Drama

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  GSW Early College Program

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

  High School English Teacher

  Taught Grades 9-12 English Literature and Composition; Drama

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  Lee County Middle School

  Jul 2008 - May 2009

  English Teacher

  Language Arts Teacher

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  English Language Institute

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2011

  International Student Advocate/ESL Teacher

  I taught English as a Second Language to international students on campus and served as an advocate for those students with academic advising and helping them transition into American culture.

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  GSW-Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

  Nov 2011 - Sept 2013

  Program Coach

  Coached caregivers of service members suffering from PTSD, TBI and other disabilities in problem-solving training and stress management. Designed and created interactive caregiver notebook for caregivers to use within the home.

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  Sumter County Living Magazine

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2019

  Freelance Writer

  Writing feature stories.

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  South Georgia Technical College

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  English Instructor
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  Lake Blackshear Regional Library

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Executive Director of Americus Literacy Action, Inc. at Lake Blackshear Regional Library

  Director of Americus Litearcy Action, Inc.*To recruit and to tutor undereducated adults in reading and writing. Also to tutor speakers of other languages in English speaking, listening, reading and writing.*To train and to provide back-up services and refresher training for tutors, trainers, and literacy leaders.*To promote interest and invite the cooperative effort of concerned people in the Sumter County area in the activities of literacy initiatives.*To provide teaching sites for the convenience of pupils and tutors. Show less

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  Calvary Episcopal Church

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Director of Children's Ministries
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  Georgia Southwestern State University

  Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Academic Success Counselor

  The Academic Success Counselor (ASC) position encompasses duties on the continuum of student enrollment, from entering first years to graduating seniors.• The main focus will be on guiding and monitoring academically high-risk student achievement and maintenance of individualized academic recovery.• Provide oversight of Beacon (computerized early alert system)• Serve as an instructor for the early intervention course (1 credit) designed to help faltering incoming first year students get back on track• Recruit, hire, train and supervise peer mentors/co-instructors of GSW transition to college course• Develop and facilitate academic and professional development workshops open to all students• Lead internal marketing of team activities to greater GSW community, in collaboration with all team members Show less

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  Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

  Jun 2020 - now

  The Engagement Specialist supports caregivers by responding to caregiver inquiries, the direct service delivery of RCI’s evidence-based programs and supporting existing clients in grant-funded programs. The Engagement Specialist ensures positive program outcomes for participants through program fidelity and data collection, supports program outreach and marketing activities, and represents RCI as a caregiver expert where appropriate. The Engagement Specialist also maintains RCI’s presence and relationships with the local community and affiliated organizations. Show less • Educates, coaches, and supports caregivers in exiting RCI programs as grants are phased out and/orextended to meet grant outcomes and program requirements.• Educate, support, and provide program services to caregivers according to the grant-fundedrequirements and mandates.• Screens and enrolls eligible participants using a screening questionnaire• Accurately enters data from questionnaires and assessments to be used for service delivery andevaluation• Assesses the challenges and strengths of the caregiver and their support system• Establishes credibility as an expert resource to the caregiver in improving their caregiver experience• Develops and maintains community resources to assist family caregivers.• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance and fidelity to the program intervention and protocols• Maintain and share consistent documentation of interactions on behalf of RCI, as well as provideregular reports and updates on these to drive organizational strategy.• Actively participates in regular team meetings, training, and technical assistance calls with RCI staff• Work directly with Senior Leadership Team to cultivate appropriate peer and funder relationships thatresult in future engagement and funding of RCI• Participate and support organizational efforts to promote and develop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) within the organization and across all aspects of its work.• Participate in and acquire the necessary training and maintain knowledge of DEI-related issues andapply best practices. Show less Delivers a diverse range of programming (virtually at this time) to family caregivers nationwide in accordance with established protocols• Screens and enrolls eligible participants using a screening questionnaire• Accurately enters data from questionnaires and assessments to be used for service delivery and evaluation• Assesses the challenges and strengths of the caregiver and their support system• Establishes credibility as an expert resource to the caregiver in improving their caregiver experience• Develops and maintains community resources to assist family caregivers• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance and fidelity to the program intervention and protocols• Maintains high levels of referral to enrolled, and enrolled to completion for program participants• Actively participates in regular programs team meetings, trainings and all staff meetings• Assists in identifying and marketing to caregivers in need of RCI programs• Participates in outreach activities, including networking meetings with other social service and community care providers• Acts as an ambassador for RCI with local organizations and media• Presents on RCI programs to stakeholders, partners, and community organizations• Work directly with Senior Leadership Team to cultivate appropriate peer and funder relationships that result in future engagement and funding of RCI, maintaining a high level of professionalism, performance, and integrity in these relationships• Provides support across all RCI programs as determined• Performs other duties as assigned Show less *Manages the engagement and day to day functioning of sites delivering RCI Programs, including the oversight of contract/licensing agreements, and provision of training and ongoing technical assistance. *Coordinates ongoing communication with delivery sites, supervisors, and trainers to ensure adherence to program standard operating procedures.*Coordinates and assists in planning program evaluation meetings with delivery sites.*Facilitates regular communication with program delivery sites regarding changes, challenges, and progress toward goals. *Provides general support for all trainings, including the coordination of training venues set-up and training schedules; provides timely delivery of all training materials to multiple sites/trainers across the nation.*Maintains database of active program sites, coaches/trainers, and certifications, active agreements, and deliverables from RCI delivery sites.*Supports development and maintenance of program content on RCI website.*Supports development and revision of RCI program materials.*Assists in recruitment, engagement, and enrollment of participants across RCI programs.*Assists with data collection, data entry, and reporting of data as needed.*Responds to general program inquiries received via phone, email or direct contact and provides information and assistance as appropriate and within RCI's scope of practice.*Work directly with Senior Leadership team to cultivate appropriate peer and funder relationships that result in future engagement and funding of RCI. 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  • Engagement Specialist

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Program Specialist

    Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Caregiver Coach

    Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Program Assistant

    Jun 2020 - Nov 2021
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  Keep Company

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

  Coach

  Our certified coaches lead groups of similarly-situated parents and caregivers through a 12-week program and offer a year of dedicated support. These groups act as personal Boards, providing community and accountability. Rooted in behavioral health, the program builds self-awareness, encourages action, and creates connection with others.