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Cindy Renteria

Houston,Tx

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Human Sciences professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in Early Childhood Education and Family Services. Proven success as an Early Head Start Teacher, Home Visitor, and Family Service Specialist. Passionate about promoting child development, family empowerment, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. Skilled in coaching, program coordination, and community outreach. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Service Specialist

BakerRipley Head Start
01.2020 - Current
  • - Coordinate the Ready for Kinder initiative, preparing preschool-age children and their families for kindergarten through SEL-focused workshops, readiness assessments, and community collaboration.
  • - Lead car seat safety education and installation support, partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to host inspection events and educate families on proper child passenger safety.
  • - Support over 500+ families annually in accessing education, health, and community services.
  • - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support children's behavioral and developmental needs within trauma-informed and culturally responsive frameworks.

Home Visitor – Early Head Start

BakerRipley
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • - Delivered weekly home-based early childhood education and parenting support for families with children ages 0–3.
  • - Used evidence-based curriculum and tracked developmental progress.
  • - Coached parents on SEL strategies to promote attachment and school readiness.
  • - Supported families through goal setting and crisis intervention.

Early Head Start Teacher

BakerRipley
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • - Provided nurturing classroom environments for infants and toddlers in accordance with Head Start standards.
  • - Developed individualized lesson plans based on Teaching Strategies GOLD.
  • - Promoted social-emotional development through relationship-based care.
  • - Partnered with families to build strong home-school connections.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Education

Master of Science - Human Sciences

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Parenting education
  • Child development
  • Community resources
  • Report preparation

Certification

Trauma-Informed Care in Early Childhood (2024), Adult & Pediatric Mental Health First Aid, CASEL SEL Competency Workshop – Level I, CPR & First Aid Certified, Mandated Reporter Training – Texas DFPS

CORE COMPETENCIES

Social Emotional Learning (CASEL-aligned), Trauma-Informed Family Engagement, Early Childhood Development, Program Planning & Parent Education, Home-Based & Center-Based Services, Child Assessments & Individualization, Culturally Responsive Practices, Community Collaboration & Resource Navigation, Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Family Service Specialist

BakerRipley Head Start
01.2020 - Current

Home Visitor – Early Head Start

BakerRipley
01.2015 - 01.2020

Early Head Start Teacher

BakerRipley
01.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Human Sciences

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University

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