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, NYSkills
- 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
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