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Andrea Horstmann

Gerald,Missouri

Summary

Accomplished Senior Social Service Worker with a proven track record at Franklin County Children's Division, demonstrating exceptional skills in relationship building and decision-making. Enhanced foster parent performance and child development through effective training and collaboration, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to workplace safety. Achieved consistent high-quality service delivery, earning trust and loyalty from families and colleagues alike.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Parents As First Teacher

Franklin County R-II School
08.2010 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication.
  • I worked with families with children ages prenatal-6 years, to ensure they were developing physically, emotionally, and intellectually, at age appropriate developmental level.
  • If a child behind in any of these areas I provide services to the family. If the child needed other more extensive help, I made recommendation to community service providers.
  • I did home visits, testing, and group events.

Senior Social Service Worker

Franklin County Children's Division
12.2013 - 12.2013
  • Managed time effectively, while prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or the expectations.
  • Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring efficient task completion.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal service for all families, and foster parents.
  • Established strong relationships with parents, foster parents, and children leading to increased trust and loyalty.
  • I collaborated with other agencies to help our the families and children in Franklin, Gasconade, and Osage.
  • Completed monthly home visits and updated documentation.
  • Upheld company standards of excellence through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
  • Enhanced foster parent performance by providing effective training on Children's Division policies and procedures.
  • Attended court and represented Children's Division in a professional manner.


Preschool Teacher/Director/Small Business Owner

ABC's & 123's Preschool/Learning Center LLC
08.1993 - 08.2010
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Managed daily operations of the preschool and took care of all transactions to keep preschool running.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences and ensured academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommended appropriate learning plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Home Economics/Child Development

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

East Central College
Union, MO

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Timeline

Senior Social Service Worker

Franklin County Children's Division
12.2013 - 12.2013

Parents As First Teacher

Franklin County R-II School
08.2010 - Current

Preschool Teacher/Director/Small Business Owner

ABC's & 123's Preschool/Learning Center LLC
08.1993 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Home Economics/Child Development

Southeast Missouri State University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

East Central College

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