Casiano Rivera Jr.
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Dedicated worker well-versed at working with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Multi-talented educator, mentor with eleven years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
Aurora, Illinois
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Interview individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Complete home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Collaborate with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Build solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Document data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborate with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Review existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
- Evaluate mental and physical status in minors to determine options for well being.
- Facilitate supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
- Attend court to represent foster children and parents.
- Work with attorneys and court appointed special advocates to ensure children are returned home or adopted.
- Conduct home visits with foster parents and foster children to secure well being of children in DCFS care.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
Elementary Classroom Teacher/Bilingual/Sheltered
East Aurora School District 131
Aurora, IL
08.2010 - 06.2019
- Teach courses in classroom/subject area utilizing common core/content area standards, Spanish language arts standards, English language development standards, social emotional standards, curricula and materials adopted by Board of Education
- Diagnose needs of students to provide individual or small group instruction
- Adapt curriculum as needed based on identified needs of students
- Collaborate with other teachers in program to plan, design and implement curriculum
- Develop and submit lesson plans, as required
- Provide standards-based instruction in English/Spanish in all content areas
- Maintain accurate, complete, correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
- Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required
- Submit reports to appropriate person(s), as required
- Communicate with parents, administrators and other applicable school personnel regarding student's academic, bi-literacy, and social/emotional progress and accommodations
- Participate in curriculum and program development, and in selection of materials and equipment to support bi-literacy instruction and learner outcomes
- Direct and supervise students, implement OLWEUS/PBIS, and maintain and document discipline both in and out of classroom during assigned workday
- Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual language, such as sheltered instruction, cooperative learning, and discovery learning
- Develop students' critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety of mass media and literature
- Use subject matter knowledge, teaching and learning, best practices, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, bi-literacy language and academic development, creativity, and innovation in both face-to face and virtual environments
- Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies
- Demonstrate high level of professionalism with ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas
- Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in school and professional community
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
05.2015
BBA - Business Administration And Management
05.2008
Associate of Arts - Graphic Art And Applied Science
06.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience with printers, fax machines, and laminators
- English
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist - Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
08.2019 - 09.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher/Bilingual/Sheltered - East Aurora School District 131
08.2010 - 06.2019
Concordia University - Master of Science, Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix - BBA, Business Administration And Management
Robert Morris University - June 2003 - Associate of Arts, Graphic Art And Applied Science
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