S. Peppy Bennett
Child Advocate
Miami, 33054, United States
Skills
Management/Supervisor
Juvenile/Child Welfare Law
International Affairs/Human Rights
Economic/Cultural/Racial Affairs
About
Five plus years supervisory/management experience in an organizational environment, including management of multiple departments, budgets, and staff. Postgraduate education in international human rights law and marriage and family therapy with a very strong background in children’s rights, child development, education, and economic, social and cultural rights as they relate to the child. A solid understanding of international human rights law, especially as it relates to children and education. Understanding of human rights based monitoring, campaigning and advocacy strategies. My experience has afforded me the ability to frame complex policy oriented and human rights legal strategies in targeted and dynamic language and formats. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with fluency in Spanish, ability to inform and engage through written communication, including strong editing skills with common sense of how research, policy tools contribute to be successful advocacy strategies with creative output. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with strong administrative and organizational skills, a commitment to children, child welfare, and education with a human rights based approach. Specialties Professional certifications include the following: State of Florida Supreme Court Domestic Violence Mediator, State of Florida Public Notary, State of Florida Certified Guardian Ad-Litem via District Judicial Court, & Certified Educator (ESL/TOEFL Endorsement). For a complete resume and list of references please feel free to contact me at PeppyBennett@yahoo.com
Education
MS.MFT/LL.M. International Law , MS.MFT/LL.M. International Law
May 2012 - May 2012
Religious/Theological Studies , Religious/Theological Studies
December 2010 - December 2010
Computer Information System , Computer Information System
May 1998 - May 1998
Experience
City Council, City of Hollywood , Hollywood, Florida
December 2011 - January 2012
As council member responsibilities include but are not limited to attending council meetings, working sub-committee meetings and working in partnership with other city commission offices and departments to assist in the progressive development of the African American community in Hollywood, Florida.
Romaelle Law Firm , Miami, Florida
August 2011 - January 2012
Legal writer and researcher on issues of family law, juvenile justice, and child welfare and dependency issues; additionally, legal researcher, law clerk, and notary.
Vschoolz.com , Coral Springs, Florida
August 2011 - January 2012
Responsibilities include but are not limited too writing educational curriculum for grades k - 12. All lessons are wrap around and developed for scaffold learning adjustments. All courses are virtual distance learning and written to meet State and Archdiocese curriculum standards. Reaching public, private, and home schooled students. ESL, TOEFL Educator with a pending state endorsement.
Guardian Ad-Litem Program , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
December 2007 - August 2011
Responsibilities include but are not limited to representing and advocating for abused and neglected children in dependency court. Additionally, I worked very closely with foster families and biological families to assist in reunification of families when appropriate. Currently on leave of absence.
Workplace personality
100+
Company Size
12
Day Length
25+
Team Size
Loud
Noise Level
Formal
Dress Code
Benefits
Child Care
Gym
Cafeteria
N/A
Commute
Relocate
Paid Vacation