Christian Cabrera
Belleville,NJ
Summary
An organizational leader and educational administrator with proven knowledge of student assessment, staff and program development, and team management. Currently, I am servicing the community as an afterschool program administrator, social worker, and therapist. Whether working on academic, extracurricular, or professional projects, I apply proven critical thinking, leadership, program development, and effective communication skills. I am aiming to leverage administrative and social work experience for personal and professional growth in an organization that aligns with my vision and values.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Afterschool Program Administrator
Newark Public Schools - Speedway Avenue School
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee thedevelopment and implementation of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Enhance school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators and other stakeholders
- Lead school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals
Social Worker
Newark Public Schools - Speedway Avenue School
01.2020 - Current
- Develop and monitor individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members
- Develop and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness
- Research, create, and implement a school-wide SEL initiative that positively impact school culture and community
- Provide school based counseling following a SEL curriculum to students
Therapist
Brightside Family Services
07.2019 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resource
- Adapt interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment
- Provide individual and family therapy to clients referred through New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Lead Case Manager
Housing and Services Inc
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Served as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to address needs of families
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven analysis techniques, resulting in continuous improvement efforts.
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff members to ensure progress towards goals was on track and addressing any barriers encountered.
Education
Certificate - Educational Administration - Supervisor
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Program Development
- Bilingual in Spanish
Accomplishments
New Jersey Governor's Service Professional Educator of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year at Speedway Avenue School
Certification
Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Afterschool Program Administrator
Newark Public Schools - Speedway Avenue School
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Newark Public Schools - Speedway Avenue School
01.2020 - Current
Therapist
Brightside Family Services
07.2019 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Housing and Services Inc
08.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate - Educational Administration - Supervisor
Kean University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
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