Daisy Montoya
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Bilingual English and Spanish
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Child Crisis Arizona
01.2021 - Current
- Efficiently manage enrollment procedures for targeted families, ensuring organization and collection of eligibility documentation for up to 12 families
- Actively participate in recruitment activities when appropriate
- Provide comprehensive case management support to families, assisting with community resources and referrals to address their needs, while offering basic care management and accompanying parents to relevant services
- Ensure meticulous completion of all required forms, case notes, and monthly updates for assigned caseload
- Execute additional assignments, tasks, and reports as directed
- Conduct weekly 90-minute child development home visits and monthly socialization groups for children ages 0-3, aligning with family and child goals
- Offer coaching and mentoring to parents, developing practical steps and strategies tailored to their strengths and needs
- Facilitate coordination of family care with various agencies, demonstrating sensitivity and competency in diversity and cultural awareness, in line with the Center's expectations.
Co-Leader
Arizona Golden Pavers
01.2020 - Current
- In this role as co-leader of Arizona Golden Pavers, I amresponsible for ensuring that labor workers receive their weekly payments promptly
- Additionally, overseeing completion of invoices and ensure they are promptly sent to contractors each week.This involves efficiently managing financial transactions and documentation to maintain smooth operations within the company.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues proactively and providing prompt resolutions.
Child Development Specialist
Southwest Human Development
01.2018 - 01.2021
- As a Child Development Specialist, I provided supervision and mentoring to a team of five child development assistant teachers and managed a classroom of 17 children
- I coordinated weekly classroom services and conducted four annual home visits for children aged birth to five and families enrolled in the EHS-HS program
- I developed dynamic course plans to address the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- My role included organizing parent meetings, creating classroom lesson plans, and ensuring a safe and high-quality environment
- I consistently completed students' ASQ's, DECA's, and observations in a timely manner
- I designed and implemented developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance strategies in alignment with program policies, Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Requirements, and NAEYC criteria
- Collaborating closely with parents, I established individualized goals for children birth to age five and executed IEP-IFSP goals and objectives alongside an integrated service team.
Child Development Assistant
Southwest Human Development
06.2017 - 08.2018
- As a Child Development Assistant, I collaborated with Child Development Specialist to create engaging course plans tailored to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- I provided assistance during parent meetings and conferences as required
- Additionally, I supported lead teacher in completing students' ASQs (Ages and Stages Questionnaires), DECA assessments, and observations
- Moreover, I aided in curriculum planning and ensured procurement of necessary materials for daily activities.
Education
Associates Degree in Child And Family Studies Birth To Age Fiv -
Phoenix College Community College
05.2017
Rio Salado Community College
Head Start Family Engagement Credential -
Southern University
Home Visitor CDA -
Council For Professional Recognition
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Community Referrals
- Home visits
- Data Entry Software
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality adherence
- Customer Service
- Professional boundaries
Certification
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid
- State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Certificate of Hearing Screener
- Dechoker Training Certificate
Skills Sets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Teams
- One Drive
- Outlook
- Share Point
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Child Crisis Arizona
01.2021 - Current
Co-Leader
Arizona Golden Pavers
01.2020 - Current
Child Development Specialist
Southwest Human Development
01.2018 - 01.2021
Child Development Assistant
Southwest Human Development
06.2017 - 08.2018
Associates Degree in Child And Family Studies Birth To Age Fiv -
Phoenix College Community College
Rio Salado Community College
Head Start Family Engagement Credential -
Southern University
Home Visitor CDA -
Council For Professional Recognition