Amy Smith
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Communicative Family Advocate with respect for diverse values and cultures. Determined professional with 10 years of experience supporting families with diverse backgrounds and fostering strong partnerships. Remains calm and poised in all types of situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
CPCD Head Start
01.2016 - Current
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Developed individualized goals with families, resulting in improved well-being and stability.
- Provided comprehensive case management services with over 65 families each year to ensure coordinated, effective interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues impacting families'' lives.
- Facilitated parent trainings for the agency.
Home Visitor
HIPPY
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Enhanced family well-being by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through modeling effective communication and interaction techniques.
- Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Facilitated group family meetings and specialized events in the community.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Leadership, Development And Training
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX11.2016
BBA - General Business
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX11.2015
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Community resource coordination
- Effective Communication
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Family Advocate
CPCD Head Start
01.2016 - Current
Home Visitor
HIPPY
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education/Leadership, Development And Training
Wayland Baptist University
BBA - General Business
Wayland Baptist University