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Cerelia Barbato

Eureka,CA

Summary

A dynamic networker who strives to ensure my employer has the highest level of success from the individual persons to state-level government funding, documentation, data analysis, and legal and financial stability. Coordinator and facilitator with a drive to work with staff and clients to help them access their full potential.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

WIC-Nutritional Aide

Humboldy County WIC
01.2025 - Current

Liaison between at risk families with dietitian, Lactation Consultant and other Pulic Health services.

Medical Transportation Driver

NorCal Transport
07.2023 - 07.2024

Transportation services for patients, dispatched to scheduled transportation support.

FKCE Coordinator/Director

College of the Siskiyous
10.2021 - 09.2022

Developed, coordinated, facilitated trainings, presented online and live presentations for Foster/Adopt families following county, state and adoptions regulations. Managed staff presenters and office personal for FKCE (Foster Kinship Care Education); trained staff, maintained Chancellors database and records. Document tracking, budgeting, expense reports, generated Chancellor federal and state reports. Collaboratorated multiple interagencies for funding.


Facilitator

First 5 Siskiyou
08.2012 - 02.2022

Facilitated evidence based curriculum to appointed families.

Trained staff to become family trainers. Trained at risk, court appointed, and foster families and the children. Coordinated all services to maintain legal integrity of evidence based parent trainings. Gathered and analyzed data for Linn' Benton Community college and Oregon State University for their research on outcomes of evidence based practices

Education Specialist

Northern United Charter School
08.2018 - 12.2021

Constructed online live IEP meeting protocol for California State Board of Education.

Developed interdisciplinary unit plans and curriculum, fostering cross-curricular connections for deeper understanding.

Conducted academic and behavioral assessments, analyzed data for targeted feedback.

Resource Specialist Teacher

Mattole Valley Charter School
12.2014 - 06.2018

Designed individualized interactive and hands-on learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Collaborated to develop interdisciplinary unit plans, fostering cross-curricular connections for deeper understanding.

Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement opportunities, promoting a supportive home-school partnership.

Assessed student progress regularly, utilizing various assessment tools to inform instruction and provide targeted feedback.

Service Coordinator

San Andres Regional Center
02.2014 - 11.2014

Successfully lobbied representatives at the state capital to include ABA therapy creating new funding for Medi-Cal.

Hosted gatherings with state Senators to reinstate early intervention services.

Gathered state data on children with disabilities to assess the outcomes of Early Intervention Services resulting in the reinstatement of funding and state services.

Empowered families politically, financially and emotionally to advocate for their children with disabilities and their needs.

Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between clients and technicians while developing individualized service plans.

Established strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested or concerns raised.

Reduced client wait times by implementing an effective system for prioritizing urgent or time-sensitive requests.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ashford University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Legal Documentation
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Client Care Coordination
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Skills: Word, Outlook, Google, State Databases, Python Language
  • Lobbyist

Timeline

WIC-Nutritional Aide

Humboldy County WIC
01.2025 - Current

Medical Transportation Driver

NorCal Transport
07.2023 - 07.2024

FKCE Coordinator/Director

College of the Siskiyous
10.2021 - 09.2022

Education Specialist

Northern United Charter School
08.2018 - 12.2021

Resource Specialist Teacher

Mattole Valley Charter School
12.2014 - 06.2018

Service Coordinator

San Andres Regional Center
02.2014 - 11.2014

Facilitator

First 5 Siskiyou
08.2012 - 02.2022

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ashford University
Cerelia Barbato