Leslie Bragg

Name:	Leslie Bragg
Location:	Ottawa Canada K1Y 1N8
Contact:	I have flexible hours and can tutor in my home or at another site. I can be reached at (613)853-8153 Send Leslie Bragg a message

Additional Info:	Leslie P. Bragg, 229 Carruthers Ave Ottawa, ON K1Y 1N8 (613) 853-8153 • Extensive experience in secondary and post-secondary education • Successful experience in educational programming and grant writing • Master trainer for professional staff, boards of directors, and community based organizations • Expert program and course development with evaluation • Excellent references upon request 1998 to 2011 – Secondary School Teacher Westchester High School, LAUSD Taught at urban high school with specialty in adolescent literacy skills. Also taught regular English Language Arts that included literature, grammar, usage, writing, and critical thinking. Also taught Health, and Life Skills; developed curriculum for Life Skills and worked with interactive online program to assist students in decision making skills and setting life goals. Facilitated substance abuse counseling program for two years until district funding withdrawn. Developed literacy course before district imposed a formal intervention program then became first teacher to implement the literacy program adopted by WHS – LAUSD. Extensive experience in delivering Kaplan tutoring programs, especially “Boot Camp” program and after school programs to assist students who needed help passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Mentor to teachers in training. Chaired committee to hire new principal 2000 – 2004. Formed and chaired school Discipline Committee 2002-2006. Chaired the school governance committee that consisted of representatives from parents, students, community members, teachers, and administrators (2002-2009). Worked closely with development of Westchester Family of Schools that tied together six local elementary schools and the area’s middle and high schools. 1979 to 2011 – Senior Instructor UCLA Extension Department of Humanities Taught five core courses in the Alcohol and Drug Studies certificate program for post-secondary students of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who were seeking a career change and many of who had interrupted education earlier in life. Wrote text for pharmacology and individual counseling skills class. Developed courses in Chemical Dependency and Communicable Diseases, Study Skills for adult students. Consistently received the highest student satisfaction ratings. 2001 to 2009 – Chapter Chairperson Westchester High School United Teachers of Los Angeles Elected to represent faculty of 120 teachers and human service professionals and organized several effective job actions. Advocated for teachers and school with Los Angeles School Board. Served on UTLA West Area Steering Committee 2008-2010. 1979 to 2011 – Senior Instructor UCLA Extension Department of Humanities Taught five core courses in the Alcohol and Drug Studies certificate program for post-secondary students of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who were seeking a career change and many of who had interrupted education earlier in life. Wrote text for pharmacology and individual counseling skills class. Developed courses in Chemical Dependency and Communicable Diseases, Study Skills for adult students. Consistently received the highest student satisfaction ratings. 1996 – 1998 Executive Director Omni Health, Santa Monica, Ca. Developed an outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment program using cutting edge drug therapy with comprehensive behavioral and recovery services. Developed program treatment protocols, wrote complete policies and procedures and personnel manuals, hired, and evaluated all supervised clinical and support staff, developed all clinic forms, preformed marketing and outreach duties, performed purchasing and set up of branch clinics, and performed due diligence in acquisition of satellite clinics and sub-acute care hospitals. 1995 – 1998 Health Educator Student Health Services –UCLA Co-taught an undergraduate Public Health course that trained peer health volunteers. Lectured and led seminars in the UCLA Medical School “Doctoring” course for medical students. Hired to develop campus alcohol and drug abuse screening, prevention and education program. Wrote and won two prevention grants and preformed duties as Principal Investigator. Worked with residence halls, fraternities and sororities, graduate students organizations, athletic department, campus police, and Seeds Elementary School. Provided screening and consultation to students referred by medical staff, student psychological services, and other student service providers. Wrote bi-weekly op-ed column for the Daily Bruin campus newspaper with 28,000 circulation. 1976-1996 – Consultant On a part-time and full-time basis, provided program and educational consulting and staff development to many community based organizations. Partial list of clients includes: Women’s health organizations and shelters Standing Rock Sioux (North Dakota) tribe leaders, professionals, parents, teachers and students Adult and adolescent alcohol and drug treatment and education/prevention programs Los Angeles County and State judges training on alternative sentencing Board of Directors training for health service and community organizations 1995 – 1996 Health Educator Student Health Services – California State University Northridge, Coordinator of campus-wide alcohol and drug abuse prevention grant funded by the US Department of Education. Worked with other health education programs to train student volunteers in public health outreach and education. Conducted campus-wide survey on high risk behavior as part of national survey of post secondary schools. Published alcohol and drug abuse education materials. Planned and implemented special events and provided screening and consultation with students identified with substance abuse problems. 1992 – 1995 Program Director and Associate Administrator Redgate Memorial Hospital/Long Beach Ca. Started as Program Director and promoted to Associate Administrator, revamped treatment program from intake to aftercare. Hired and supervised a staff of 50 physicians, nurses, counselors, and paraprofessional staff. 1990 – 1992 Ocean Park Women’s’ Medical Clinic - Santa Monica, Ca. Director of MFCC Intern Program – Organized and supervised 10-12 MFCC clinical internship students. Half-time position. Director of Development – Organized and implemented grant writing and annual fundraising event. Fundraising goals surpassed. 1989 – 1990 American Hospital – Gardena, California Assisted in start up of countywide multi-million dollar drug detoxification and residential counseling program. Primarily responsible for writing hospital policies and procedures manual and setting up Quality Assurance program. Provided cutting-edge training for all 200+ Behavioral Health Services staff regarding HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases and universal precautions. Remained through startup until program moved to Pomona. 1987 – 1989 St Joseph Medical Center, Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Service – Burbank, California As Assistant Program Director helped set up model 20-bed hospital-based chemical dependency. Developed clinical program, supervised clinical staff, staff training and patient/family education. 1986 – 1987 Beverly Glenn Hospital, Los Angeles, Ca, As Program Coordinator, supervised all counseling staff on 30-bed detoxification and rehabilitation. 1982 – 1986 Women’s Substance Abuse Resource Center – Los Angeles, California Executive Director of advocacy and prevention education program for substance abusing women in Los Angeles County. 1981 – 1984 KCRW Radio – Produced and emceed weekly women’s talk show. 1977 – 1980 Do It Now Foundation of Southern California – Hollywood, Ca. As Executive Director revamped clinical counseling program to meet industry standards. Increased program funding five-fold. Supervised and trained 24/7 drug hotline service. Produced and emceed 2-hour drug information call-in show on KROQ a local Los Angeles rock music station. 1976 – 1977 New Start – Santa Monica, Ca. Temporary grant-funded counselor for outreach to Santa Monica youth drug prevention. 1973 – 1975 Hill House and Boston Teen Center Alliance (Harvard Medical School Eric Lindermann Mental Health Center) – Boston Ma. Clinical Social Worker at Beacon Hill settlement house (community center) specializing in adolescent program and parent education. EDUCATION • 1978 – 2008 – UCLA Extension – Attained over 35 credits in continuing education in multiple professional and personal interest topics. • 1973-1974 – Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry – Massachusetts Mental Health Center – Boston Ma. Clinical Intern • 1972 – 1974 – University of Massachusetts/Boston State College – Boston Ma. Masters of Education – Community Psychology (Human Services) • 1968-1979 – University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl. Bachelor of Arts – Communication Sciences • 1966-1968 – Miami-Dade Junior College (South Campus), Miami, Fl. Associate Arts – Liberal Education
Fees:	Depending on the need and frequency of sessions, my fees start to $16.00/hour CD
Subjects:	English, Psychology, OTHER ACADEMIC, English (EFL)
Additional:	CRB / Police Check, References, Can Travel