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Diana Candelario

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Advocate

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Bronx , NY
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Develop respectful, responsive, and effective working relationships with all families.
  • Serve as a liaison between the school and family to ensure effective communication.
  • Assisted families with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
  • Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
  • Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
  • Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.

Enrollment Specialist

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Bronx , NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed communication materials including emails, brochures, flyers. for recruitment activities. Promote and retain enrollment to assist with school operational goals.
  • Tracked student attendance data for reporting purposes.
  • Support the enrollment process of families, including recruitment, registration, intake, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.
  • Continually oversees all necessary documentation and funding for all enrolled children.
  • File management and data entry of all required child documentation, according to the DOH regulations and Head Start requirements.
  • Work as a liaison between childcare center and families.
  • Provide ongoing services to families needing additional support services (special education, mental health services, housing support, etc.).
  • Work with school administrators to provide family engagement workshops, special events, and other activities to enhance family relationships.
  • Maintain professional documentation of follow-ups and family conversations.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and confidentiality with all parties involved.
  • Created and completed reports summarizing enrollment statistics for the upper administration team and Office of Head Start in a timely manner

Infant / Toddler Teacher

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Bronx , NY
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supervise the overall function and safety of the classroom.
  • Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies such as praise, rewards, and encouragement to motivate students.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.

Early Head Start/Head Start Home Visitor

Cardinal McCloskey Services
Bronx , NY
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits that focus on promoting high-quality early learning experiences in the home
  • Collaborate with families to establish SMART goals to enhance the family's well-being.
  • Provided resources, referrals, and follow-up services to families in need.
  • Facilitated parent education classes on topics such as parenting skills, health care, nutrition, and child development.
  • Assisted parents in developing positive relationships with their children through play activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all assessments, progress notes, service plans and other documents related to client services.
  • Set up and maintained monthly educational activity calendars.

UPK Teacher’s Assistant

Rising Ground Seabury Day Care
Bronx , NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
  • Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.

Education

Associate in Science Degree - Early Childhood Education

Hostos Community College/CUNY
Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Received Child Abuse Training and fingerprinted by DOE and DOH
  • Effective working both independently and as a team player
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ERSEA Training

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Enrollment Specialist

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
10.2023 - 06.2024

Family Advocate

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
07.2022 - 10.2024

Infant / Toddler Teacher

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
09.2021 - 07.2022

Early Head Start/Head Start Home Visitor

Cardinal McCloskey Services
04.2019 - 08.2021

UPK Teacher’s Assistant

Rising Ground Seabury Day Care
01.2016 - 01.2019

Associate in Science Degree - Early Childhood Education

Hostos Community College/CUNY
Diana Candelario