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Beth Magenheimer

PEORIA,IL

Summary

Superb Child Welfare Specialist strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Family Worker

Center For Youth And Family Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Conducted mandatory job training and life skill classes to assist clients receiving specific benefits.
  • Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
  • Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
  • Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
  • Implemented motivational interviewing skills to assess risk factors for child abuse and neglect, substance use and intimate partner violence.
  • Interviewed clients and verified all information provided to determine eligibility for assistance.
  • Administered [Type] clinical tools to assess child development and mental health.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.

Preschool Teacher/Director

Our Savior Lutheran Church
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

St. John’s Day Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Kid’s Care America
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Teacher

Early Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021

This was during COVID. There were no students.

Call Center Representative

HGS
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Attended telephone skills and program information training sessions to boost aptitude.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
12.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.1990

Skills

  • Legal Standard
  • Permanent Placement
  • Compassionate Care
  • Active Listening
  • Court Hearings
  • Youth Engagement
  • Preparing for Court
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Family Reunification
  • Permanency Plans
  • Child Care
  • Lesson Plans

Timeline

Foster Care Family Worker

Center For Youth And Family Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023

Preschool Teacher/Director

Our Savior Lutheran Church
08.2022 - 07.2023

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

St. John’s Day Care
11.2021 - 05.2022

Teacher

Early Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Kid’s Care America
01.2021 - 08.2021

Call Center Representative

HGS
09.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Bradley University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

College of DuPage
Beth Magenheimer