Overview
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Ana Artiga

Washington,DC

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Early Head Start Home Visitor

United Planning Organization
Washington , DC
06.2019 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with families, including progress notes and case summaries.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for professional growth by attending trainings or conferences relevant to early childhood education.
  • Assisted parents in understanding the importance of their role as a primary teacher for their child.
  • Utilized various technology platforms such as Zoom or Google Classroom for virtual home visits or video conferencing when needed.
  • Participated in team meetings with other early head start staff members in order to review cases and provide feedback about progress made by clients.
  • Identified and referred families to appropriate agencies based upon their specific needs.
  • Assessed each family's level of functioning using appropriate assessment tools such as the Family Assessment Form.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including referrals for mental health services if necessary.
  • Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling techniques during home visits.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with parents via phone calls or emails regarding upcoming events or changes within the program.
  • Ensured that all program policies and procedures were followed during home visits.
  • Supported families in developing goals related to parenting styles, communication strategies, discipline methods.
  • Collaborated with health care professionals in order to ensure that all children received timely screenings, immunizations.
  • Facilitated group meetings with parents and other early head start staff members to discuss topics related to infant and toddler development.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate family's needs and develop an individualized service plan.
  • Developed relationships with local childcare providers and other community organizations to maximize the number of referrals received by the Early Head Start Program.
  • Provided parenting education, guidance, and support to families with children from birth to age three.
  • Monitored parent participation at meetings and events hosted by the program in order to ensure that they are actively engaged in their child's development.
  • Gathered information from records, including medical, mental, and physical records to maintain up-to-date filing system.
  • Implemented and programs to meet social and emotional needs of many clients.
  • Performed many home visits to evaluate client communication, cognition, mood, and behavior.
  • Facilitated supportive services and counseling for clients and family members to address special concerns.
  • Supported parents in making key educational plans and decisions for children.
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
  • Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.

Home Instructor for Parents of Preschool Children

The Family Place DC
Washington , DC
08.2011 - 12.2016
  • Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, observations, and other evaluation techniques.
  • Planned field trips related to course material when possible in order to enhance the educational experience of students.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of each student's unique learning style.
  • Communicated with parents regularly regarding student progress and behavior issues that arose during lessons.
  • Conducted parent meetings periodically throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and creating a positive rapport with students.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum when appropriate.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Developed curriculum to support distance education and hybrid courses.
  • Used electronic equipment and materials to develop and orientate technical skills.
  • Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Established objectives for lessons, modules, and projects.
  • Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC
08-2023

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Health Promotion
  • Child development knowledge
  • Parenting education
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Home visiting techniques
  • Child safety practices
  • Goal Setting Assistance
  • Early Intervention Strategies
  • Family engagement
  • Family and child assessments
  • Community Networking
  • Support advocacy
  • Active Listening
  • Family Support
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED November 2025
  • CDA Professional Development Specialist April 2026
  • CPR Certification
  • Home Visitor Child Development Associate Certification
  • Mental Health First Aid June 2026
  • Strengthens-Based Family Worker credential June 2026

Languages

English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bilingual Early Head Start Home Visitor

United Planning Organization
06.2019 - Current

Home Instructor for Parents of Preschool Children

The Family Place DC
08.2011 - 12.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of The District of Columbia

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