Audrey Viers
Carleton,United States
Summary
Compassionate Family Case Worker motivated to positively impact program operations and participant success with diligent support. Well-trained in social emotional development with dedication to continuously enhancing strategies and optimizing assistance. Highly organized and hardworking with strong attention to detail. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Preservation Worker
Orchard's Children Services
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
GSRP Lead Teacher
Trillium Academy
Taylor, MI
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
GSRP Lead Teacher
Monroe County Intermediate School District
Monroe, MI
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
GSRP/Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Monroe County Intermediate School District
Monroe, MI
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs.
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
GSRP / Head Start Floater Teacher
Monroe County Intermediate School District
Monroe, MI
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Protected safety and health of children by closely following classroom rules and procedures.
- Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios.
- Supervised children by continually remaining within sight and sound.
- Collaborated with teachers, substitutes and administrators for smooth daily functions.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA02.2020
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
University of Arizona Global Campus
ChandlerSkills
- Staff development
- Conflict management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Professional and mature
- Team collaboration
- Strong problem solver
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Resourceful
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Parenting support
- Culturally-sensitive
- Experience with at risk children and their families
- Special needs and severe mental health needs
- Relationship building
- Advocacy and support services
- Trauma Experience
- Report Writing
- Family Support
- Family Case Plans
- Child Development
- Client Advocacy
- Team Building
- Relationship Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Flexible Schedule
- Good Work Ethic
- Problem Resolution
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Child Abuse and Neglect Dynamics
- Parenting Skills
- Community Resources
Timeline
Family Preservation Worker
Orchard's Children Services
02.2023 - Current
GSRP Lead Teacher
Trillium Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
GSRP Lead Teacher
Monroe County Intermediate School District
03.2019 - 08.2022
GSRP/Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Monroe County Intermediate School District
08.2015 - 03.2019
GSRP / Head Start Floater Teacher
Monroe County Intermediate School District
10.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
University of Arizona Global Campus
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