Cindy Renteria
Family Service Specialist
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Family Services Specialist with a proven track record at BakerRipley, enhancing family well-being through expert parenting education and robust problem-solving skills. Spearheaded initiatives improving community engagement and child development, achieving significant advancements in family support services. Demonstrates exceptional professional ethics and time management abilities, committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Family Services Specialist
BakerRipley
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Facilitated monthly parenting groups to strengthen parenting abilities and provide access to knowledge and skills to encourage positive environments.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations; working together to address systemic issues affecting families in the region.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by attending relevant trainings, workshops, and conferences; continuously updating skills and knowledge within the family services field.
- Planned and participated in off-site and on-site client events and activities.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
BakerRipley
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Advanced parents'' understanding of child development milestones through ongoing assessments and progress updates.
- Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
Early Head Start Teacher
BakerRipley
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Master of Science - Human Sciences
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 08.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
Professional ethics
Parenting education
Problem-solving abilities
Time management abilities
Timeline
Master of Science - Human Sciences
Stephen F. Austin State University
06.2024 - Current
Family Services Specialist
BakerRipley
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Early Head Start Home Visitor
BakerRipley
03.2017 - 11.2022
Early Head Start Teacher
BakerRipley
08.2010 - 12.2015
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