Alba Donayre
Atwater,CA
Summary
Dedicated and focused Community Liaison, aiming to apply my experience, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help strengthen students, families, and communities, through educational and social support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Site-based Community Liaison
Tenaya Middle School
01.2023 - Current
- Increased awareness of available programs and services through targeted outreach efforts, leading to higher participation rates.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between the organization and the community, fostering strong relationships.
- Served as a liaison between different departments internally ensuring maximum efficiency in addressing community needs.
- Strengthened community partnerships by organizing and attending collaborative events.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Social Work Intern
Atwater Education Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
Instructional Aide Substitute
Atwater Elementary School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Aided teachers in designing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
Entrepreneur
Festival Vendor
12.2013 - 01.2020
- Established a successful startup by creating a business plan, and securing funding.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by adapting business strategies quickly in response to changing market dynamics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CAAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Merced Community College
Merced, CASkills
- Community event organizing
- Interpreting/translating IEP, SST, 504 meetings
- Family advocacy, referrals & resource assistance
- Facilitating groups & one-on-one peer support
- Aeries, Outlook, & Parent Square
- Clerical duties
- Inputting & analyzing behavioral & attendance data
- Conducting Home Visits
- Cultural development
- Self Motivation
Alternative Email
adonayrenolasco@mcsd.k12.ca.us
Relevant Experience
- Community Social Work
- Demonstrate professionalism in appropriate ethical behavior, attire, and communication.
- Emphasize confidentiality & build genuine rapport with students, parents, and administration.
- Work with a variety of culturally diverse clients to develop more cultural understanding.
- Advocate and gather community resources for clients who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
- Assist in implementation of evidence based social emotional learning curriculum & practices.
- Implement district policy as well as state and federal policies relating to clients and organizational practices.
- Review technical terminology & translate meeting, forms, paperwork, or legal documents.
- Train in intervention strategies and techniques and apply in crisis intervention, and mediation.
- Plan and organize community events for the purpose of finding additional community support services for disadvantaged students and their families.
- Engage with non-profit organizations and community contributors to provide specific resources for classroom and faculty needs.
- Debrief cases with field director, supervisors, and school administration for feedback & support.
References
- Robb Ferreria, Tenaya Middle School, School Counselor, (209) 385-6687
- Taylor Alandzes, Atwater Education Center, Youth Engagement Specialist, (209) 385-6100
- Sai Mounouatoua, Fresno Pacific University, Director of Social Work, (559) 453-2000
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Atwater Education Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Site-based Community Liaison
Tenaya Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide Substitute
Atwater Elementary School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
Entrepreneur
Festival Vendor
12.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Merced Community College
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