Coya Primes
Houston,United States
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive housing support and case management. Utilizes problem-solving and empathy to address client needs effectively. Track record of successful collaboration with community resources to enhance housing stability and client outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (CTE-Principles of Human Services)
Klein ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans for CTE Principles of Human Services course
- Collaborated with industry professionals to bring guest speakers and career exploration opportunities to the classroom
- Integrated real-world applications and hands-on projects to enhance student understanding
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Student Support Specialist/Pregnancy Related Service Coordinator
Spring ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided individualized support to pregnant and parenting students to ensure they have access to necessary resources and services to succeed academically
- Collaborated with school staff, community organizations, and healthcare providers to coordinate services for pregnant and parenting students
- Monitored student progress and provided ongoing support and guidance to help students achieve their academic and personal goals
Student Support Specialist/Wraparound Resource
Houston ISD
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Created a welcoming environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the school setting.
- Established partnerships with local organizations providing additional resources for students in need.
- Implemented early intervention strategies for at-risk students resulting in decreased dropout rates.
- Supported students' emotional well-being through individualized counseling sessions and group workshops on topics such as stress management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution.
- Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, staff, administrators, ensuring all stakeholders were informed about student progress and supports available.
Rapid Rehousing Caseworker
Humble Area Assistance Ministries
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Developed individualized housing plans for clients to ensure successful transitions into stable housing.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client eligibility for housing assistance programs.
- Facilitated workshops on tenant rights and responsibilities to empower clients in their housing journeys.
- Monitored case progress and maintained detailed documentation for compliance with funding requirements.
- Built strong relationships with local landlords to increase available housing options for clients in need.
- Established partnerships within the community to address various barriers faced by clients seeking stable housing opportunities, such as employment or mental health support services.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through the coordination of relevant community resources and services.
Conservatorship Specialist
Child Protective Services
08.2001 - 05.2010
- Developed individualized care plans for children in foster care, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and child needs to inform placement decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for children and families.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Implemented motivational interviewing skills to assess risk factors for child abuse and neglect, substance use, and intimate partner violence.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Argosy University at (Online)
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
03.2010
Skills
- Team-Player
- Good Communication
- Good Listener
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
Timeline
Teacher (CTE-Principles of Human Services)
Klein ISD
08.2023 - Current
Student Support Specialist/Pregnancy Related Service Coordinator
Spring ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Support Specialist/Wraparound Resource
Houston ISD
01.2020 - 08.2022
Rapid Rehousing Caseworker
Humble Area Assistance Ministries
08.2010 - 01.2020
Conservatorship Specialist
Child Protective Services
08.2001 - 05.2010
Masters - Social Work
Argosy University at (Online)
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University