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Angelina Wood

Edmonds,WA

Summary

Professional in family support services, prepared to leverage background in family engagement and conflict resolution. Known for ability to create supportive environments and mediate sensitive issues. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, with reliable adaptability to evolving needs. Exceptional skills in active listening and proactive problem-solving, valued by families, coworkers, and employers.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Liaison Support Specialist

Olympia School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Increased family involvement in the school community and their children's education by building relationships, providing support, guidance, and resources. Thus breaking down barriers for historically marginalized families from all backgrounds.
  • Championed students' needs in meetings with families, school staff, administrators, and key stakeholders.
  • Promoted family involvement in decision-making processes by actively soliciting feedback and incorporating diverse perspectives into school procedures.
  • Conducted off-site visits to engage families and minimize barriers to school participation.
  • Established temporary partnerships with local grocery stores to supply fresh produce to families during weekends.
  • Organized and oversaw school-wide career day for Pre-K through 5th grade by engaging with families, community businesses and local artists
  • Partnered with Tacoma Arts Live in organizing the Civil Rights Legacy Tour assembly for several schools.
  • Collaborated with local author to organize school assemblies promoting inclusion.
  • Facilitated free in-school dental visits twice a year for cleanings, x-rays, fillings, and referrals to students in order to overcome language, transportation, and financial barriers for students needing services.
  • Partnered with local Dentist for immediate dental care to a student struggling at school due to cosmetic dental needs.
  • Collaborated with local Firefighters to provide clothing, including winter coats, boots, and gloves for students during winter months.
  • Connected with community members to provide museum passes, YMCA passes, cards, and other games for families over Winter and Spring Break.
  • Engaged with local Churches to distribute new shoes, food, and clothing to students.
  • Facilitated the delivery of groceries, furniture, and household necessities to newly housed families.
  • Connected with community business owner to provide camping gear needed for two day overnight outdoor education camp for 5th grade students in need,
  • Facilitated access to and distribution of reusable water bottles to all students by partnering with local businesses amid pandemic restrictions.
  • Connected with local church members to provide pay off of overdue lunch accounts for student families experiencing financial hardship
  • Partnered with Rotary Club and other local community members to provide gifts and gift cards to families over Winter break to support holiday food and items.
  • Built relationships with local non profit to provide holiday meal and groceries to families over Thanksgiving break.
  • Connected with local mechanics to complete small car repairs and standard maintenance at low or no cost.
  • Facilitated parent education workshops on topics such as child development, discipline strategies, and effective communication techniques.
  • Established trusting relationships with families from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
  • Developed comprehensive action plans for addressing family concerns, improving overall satisfaction with the school experience.
  • Contributed to increased parent participation in school events through consistent communication via parent meetings, emails, phone calls, or text messages.
  • Maintained accurate records of family interactions, ensuring timely follow up on outstanding issues or concerns.
  • Assisted struggling students by collaborating with teachers to identify additional resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted families in filling out registration paperwork, medical paperwork, acquiring birth certificates, and completing forms for after school and summer programs.
  • Met with families regarding domestic violence and seeking shelter and safety and help navigating court systems.
  • Worked closely with juvenile truancy officer for filing full and partial petitions, community engagement meetings, and attending court for family cases involving our students.

Behavior Program Specialist

Komachin Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2021

1:1 Student Support Behavior Program

Nisqually Middle School
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated academic, emotional, and social development for my 1:1 student and other students in our classroom to ensure success in middle school and beyond.
  • Partnered with educational staff to address behavioral challenges, promoting success and comfort in both home and school environments.

Para Educator/General Assistant with dual status

South Bay Elementary School
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Playground supervision, lunch and hall monitor. Supervision of Kindergarten classes during lunch. Library assisting.
  • In building substitute for the Behavior Para Educator. Data input, and assisting with student behavior correction after classroom and/or recess situations.
  • In building substitute for our Office Professionals. Filing, calls home for absences, incoming calls from parents, teachers, and transportation. Greeting and helping walk in parents, and vendors, with their needs and requests.

Para Educator Substitute

01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Substitute work at Olympic View, Lydia Hawk, Pleasant Glade, Seven Oaks, Meadows, Evergreen Forest, and South Bay. Reading groups, math groups. ESL groups. ASD classroom. Playground supervision, classroom one on one support, hall and lunch monitor.

Real Estate Transaction Assistant

Transactions Unlimited
10.2001 - 08.2002
  • Real Estate transactions from open to close of home sale. Inspection reports, appraisal reports. Direct interaction with buyers and sellers, mortgage companies, and real estate agents in order to close sale.
  • Office assistant procedures. Greeting clients, incoming and outgoing phone calls, filing, faxing, and copying as needed.

Office Assistant

Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate
08.2000 - 08.2001
  • MLS listing updates. Filing, copying, faxing.
  • Assisting our agents with work and tasks to complete home sales.
  • Front Desk Receptionist every Saturday and fill in work for regular receptionist.
  • Incoming and outgoing calls on multi line phone system between our three buildings, greeting clients, vendors, walk-in customers, sorting and delivering mail.

Education

High School Diploma - General Courses

Sehome High School
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Effective communication
  • Community resource coordination
  • Relationship building
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Family advocacy
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Family needs assessments
  • Parenting education
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Family Liaison Support Specialist

Olympia School District
08.2021 - Current

Behavior Program Specialist

Komachin Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2021

1:1 Student Support Behavior Program

Nisqually Middle School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Para Educator/General Assistant with dual status

South Bay Elementary School
09.2014 - 08.2016

Para Educator Substitute

01.2011 - 01.2014

Real Estate Transaction Assistant

Transactions Unlimited
10.2001 - 08.2002

Office Assistant

Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate
08.2000 - 08.2001

High School Diploma - General Courses

Sehome High School

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