Autumn Hernandez
East Haven,CT
Summary
Conscientious individuals multitask and liaise between families and programs to build relationships that support ongoing development and education. A respectful Family Advocate offering case management and crisis intervention skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
East Haven Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Communications Associate
Yale New Haven Health System
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked under direction of communications lead and assisted in proactively generating communication to build and reinforce communication strategies.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
Lead Preschool Teacher
East Haven Public Schools
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Preschool Caregiver
East Haven Public Schools
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2022
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Client Advocacy
- Community Resource Coordination
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
Timeline
Family Advocate
East Haven Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Communications Associate
Yale New Haven Health System
04.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
East Haven Public Schools
08.2021 - 04.2022
Preschool Caregiver
East Haven Public Schools
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Connecticut
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