Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Darlene Yentzen

Lumberton ,TX

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Preschool Teacher at Trinity WDM, skilled in classroom management and child development. Proven ability to foster positive behavior and enhance learning through engaging lesson plans. Strong advocate for children’s needs, ensuring holistic support and collaboration with families and community resources.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Trinity WDM
Beaumont, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to promote positive behavior among students.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and developmental milestones.

Case Manager

Client Support Services
Beaumont, TX
2003 - 2024
  • Facilitated client assessments to identify needs and develop personalized care plans.
  • Monitored client progress, adjusting care strategies based on feedback and changing circumstances.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.

Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.

Worked closely with individuals with disabilities to ensure they were receiving needed services.

Medicaid Caseworker

Alabama Medicaid
Florence Alabama
1998 - 2003

Florence

  • Assisted clients in understanding Medicaid eligibility requirements and application processes.
  • Coordinated case management services to ensure timely access to healthcare resources.
  • Analyzed client data to assess needs and develop personalized care plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate appropriate service delivery for clients.

Child Protection Worker

Lauderdale County Department of Human Resources
Florence AL
1991 - 1998
  • Taught independent living skills to teenagers in foster care.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate child safety and welfare in diverse family situations.
  • Collaborated with community resources to develop effective support plans for families.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
  • Provided ongoing support to foster families while working to reunite children with biological family.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, AL

Skills

Classroom management

Classroom organization

Child development

Positive reinforcement

Certification

Social Work License

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Trinity WDM
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of North Alabama

Case Manager

Client Support Services
2003 - 2024

Medicaid Caseworker

Alabama Medicaid
1998 - 2003

Child Protection Worker

Lauderdale County Department of Human Resources
1991 - 1998
Darlene Yentzen