Ana Esparza
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Partners Resource Network
Houston , Texas
05.2013 - Current
- Houston Area representative of the project and liaison between communities and the coordinating office.
- Dissemination and training, community development, identification of community resources to outreach diverse and underserved populations.
- Support and train parents of children with disabilities from ages 0-26 years old across Houston and surrounding areas.
- Held monthly English/Spanish IEP Clinics to review IEPs. BIPS, and Transition Plans.
- Provided feedback to parents and coached parents on how to prepare for ARD Meetings.
- Arrange, Develop, market and facilitate a series of training programs in the the Houston area for parents professionals, and young adults with disabilities.
- Collaborate with Education Service Centers, Independent School District and Early Childhood Intervention Service Personnel.
- Presentations to parents and professionals in local school districts in English/Spanish
- Provided parent and youth leadership training.
- Mentored new hires for Partners Resource Network
- Provide training to parents and professionals in person and online
- Assisted Parents with Leadership development and systems advocacy
- Organized and promoted annual parent conference virtually and in-person English/Spanish.
- Provided support to Parents at ARD Meetings.
- Outreach to local community agencies, school districts, parent support groups.
- Participate in local resource fairs to share information on services.
- Maintain data on each parent and organization served.
- Work directly with youth and adults with disAbilities.
- Membership on local committees VAST Academy board, Texas Children's Health Plan Parent Committee.
- Presenter at State and local Conferences for Parents of Children with Disabilities in English/Spanish
- TEA School Community and School Family Engagement Initiative Participant
- Virtual Parent Support Group During COVID Pandemic
Parent Support Specialist
Family Network On Disabilities Broward County
Ft. Lauderdale , Florida
08.2006 - 07.2010
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Attended IEP Meetings to advocate on behalf of student.
- Reviewed IEP Paperwork
- Student observation at local elementary, middle, and high school.
- Bilingual Support to families
- Home visits to families of children with disabilities
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
El Buen Pastor Episcopal Bilingual Private School
San Pedro Sula , Honduras
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Assigned homework in English
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Monitored student progress
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Skills
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Highly Motivated
- Organized
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Coordinating Program Resources
- Knowledge of the unique training and information needs of families who have children with disabilities
- Community Events Organizer
- Ability to conduct individual and group training in person, or online, in an outgoing and enthusiastic manner
- Working knowledge of the federal and state laws related to special education and vocational services for children and youth ages 0-26 with disabilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to communicate with parents and professionals in a comfortable, effective manner, especially parents from underserved groups
- Knowledge of key disability agencies and organizations in the community
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner according to prescribed goals, objectives, and resources
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Partners Resource Network
05.2013 - Current
Parent Support Specialist
Family Network On Disabilities Broward County
08.2006 - 07.2010
3rd Grade Bilingual Teacher
El Buen Pastor Episcopal Bilingual Private School
08.1997 - 06.2001