Hi, I’m
Celia Barros Carrobles
Program Director For Nonprofit
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired organizational objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in equity and facilitation, eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Tiny Trees PreschoollSeattle, WA
Program Director
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Work in partnership with public administration organisms: Department of Children, Youth and Families, Department of Education and Early Learning and Seattle Parks and Recreation, King County Public Health
- Contract and license compliance
- Develop and support implementing classroom curriculum
- Risk Management
- Lead the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum using HighScope, Since Time Immemorial and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Monitor classroom quality and help teaching teams grow and improve with coaching and reflection
- Ensure that teaching teams understand and use developmental observations to inform their teaching, using Learning Stories or Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Ensure adequate classroom staffing coverage and manage staffing placements
- Ensure all classrooms are meeting minimum standards for health, safety and licensing regulations
- Develop and contribute content for communications, including family and staff newsletters
- Communication with nonprofit partners and government agencies
- Commit to Anti-Racist learning and teaching: Participate in training, reflective groups, and caucus to learn about anti-racist practices and teaching
- Support educators in developing a racial equity lens and implementing anti-racist practices
- Incorporate anti-racist practices into my work, including hiring, programming, curriculum, and policy
- Hiring and supporting a diverse team of educators
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
Zoom Language CenterSeattle, WA
Director of Education
08.2017 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw development, operations and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
- Lead the implementation of an evidence-based Spanish immersion curriculum
- Monitor classroom quality and help teaching teams grow and improve with coaching and reflection
- Ensured that teaching teams understand and use developmental observations to inform their teaching, using Learning Stories or Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Ensured adequate classroom staffing coverage and manage staffing placements
- Ensured all classrooms are meeting minimum standards for health, safety and licensing regulations
- Developed and contribute content for communications, including family and staff newsletters
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
SOS Children's VillagesGranada, Spain
Case Manager
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Full range of case management service to displaced unaccompanied youth in a housing facility
- Developed individualized service plans for children, assessing needs across multiple domains
- Conducted a mental health assessment of the child, using validated instruments
- Submitted required reports and documentation in a timely manner
- Support to assist the youth toward legal residency and permanency
- Participated in regular case management and staffing meetings
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Red CrossGranada, Spain
Case Manager
08.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Full range of case management service to displaced youth, some unaccompanied
- Maintained children and youth caseloads of 5-8, all genders, including pregnant teens and infants
- Provided and coordinated program services in a manner that is sensitive to the culture, native language, and special needs of children and youth
- Collaborated with Rescue Teams in efforts toward family reunification
- Child intake and initial well check after rescue during sea crossing
- Assisted in placement into temporary housing facility or hospitalization
- Support to assist the youth toward Refugee Status
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Education
Ludwig-Maxiliam University, Munich, Germany
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
09.2010 - 06.2014
Universidad Antonio De Nebrija, Madrid, Spain
Master of Science from Neuroscience in Education
09.2019 - 03.2021
Skills
Strategic leadership
Timeline
Program Director
Tiny Trees Preschooll
09.2021 - Current
Universidad Antonio De Nebrija
Master of Science from Neuroscience in Education
09.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Education
Zoom Language Center
08.2017 - 08.2020
Case Manager
SOS Children's Villages
08.2015 - 08.2016
Case Manager
Red Cross
08.2014 - 08.2015
Ludwig-Maxiliam University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
09.2010 - 06.2014
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