Denisse Medina-Newman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Adaptable professional nanny with extensive experience in family advocacy and community engagement. Proven ability to foster collaboration between early childhood programs and families, resulting in improved outcomes and enhanced support for families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Caseworker I
City of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
10.2015 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Logged program activities and maintained official station records for internal use and government review.
- Facilitated and coordinated diverse trainings.
- Conduct intake interviews to determine the client's eligibility for the program.
- Make appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to support clients.
- Engaged with parents during drop-off and pick-up times to discuss student needs.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Guided children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings regularly to discuss student progress with parents or guardians
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children of various ages.
- Planned engaging educational and recreational activities to promote development.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for children at all times.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
Family Advocate
City of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Monitored and conducted home visits with families on my roster to work on their individualized goals
- Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential
- Monitored attendance of the children on caseload
- Monitored and documented status on health and wellbeing of each child under my caseload
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance
- Facilitated trainings addressing topics such as Positive Discipline and Finances
- Provided social settings twice a month to families on our team and encouraged them to participate with their children to promote the social-emotional development of their children
- Made individualized plans for children with disabilities and worked closely with Inclusion Specialist on the IEP children caseload
- Made referrals to pertinent agencies such as AZeip, South West Human Development etc
- Conducted Evaluations such as DECA, ASQ
- Monitored the progress of the children on my caseload using Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)
- Provided families with educational materials like Water safety, Tooth Brushing, Sun Protection, Nutrition, Library cards, etc.
- Collaborated with families to establish consistent behavioral guidelines and expectations.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Supervised activities and routines for children of various ages.
- Sanitized toys and tables to ensure a clean, safe environment.
- Facilitated development of social communication and problem-solving skills in children.
Childcare Provider
Association for Supportive Child Care
Tempe, AZ
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games, and outside activities following the Arizona Early Learning Standards curriculum
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
- Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety at all times.
- Other responsibilities included for June and July were the collection of data and home visits for the Child/Home Early Language & Literacy Observation (CHELLO) Program
- Co-facilitating in an adult class setting, various training topics like Brain development, Positive communication, Developmental Ages and Stages, Health and Safety, Nutrition, First aid, and CPR certification
- Coordinated with external professionals to support children's developmental goals.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted children in the development of social, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using the bathroom, or eating.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Evaluation and Assessment Agent
Indigo Cultural Center
Tempe, AZ
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted in person assessments and evaluations to children on Early childhood programs in various sites around the city
- Entered the data into Indigo Cultural Center computer system for research purposes
- Prepared and submitted reports to the supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism
Universidad Autonomy De Sinaloa
Mazatlan Sinaloa MexicoSkills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience with Diverse Community Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Parent communication
- Early childhood education
- Educational activity planning
Certification
Family Service Certification by National Head Start Academy-2025
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Advocate
City of Phoenix
11.2015 - 01.2018
Caseworker I
City of Phoenix
10.2015 - Current
Childcare Provider
Association for Supportive Child Care
01.2014 - 11.2015
Evaluation and Assessment Agent
Indigo Cultural Center
08.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism
Universidad Autonomy De Sinaloa