Dennis Corwin
Oscoda,MI
Summary
Dedicated Family Educator with a strong focus on relationship building, individualized learning plans, and community collaboration. Committed to fostering family engagement and enhancing educational outcomes for children.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Educator
NEMCSA Early Head Start
Oscoda, MI
05.2004 - Current
- Developed engaging educational materials for families enrolled in early childhood programs.
- Coordinated home visits to assess family needs and provide tailored support.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect families with essential services.
- Implemented individualized learning plans based on children's developmental milestones.
- Provided guidance on nutrition and health practices for young children and families.
- Conducted assessments to monitor family progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Established trusting relationships with families to promote open communication and support.
- Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
- Counseled parents on issues related to parenting styles, discipline strategies, communication methods.
- Developed and implemented family education plans for parents of special needs children.
- Facilitated group sessions with parents focusing on topics such as conflict resolution techniques or stress management tools.
- Provided support and assistance to families in developing parenting skills, problem-solving strategies, and communication techniques.
- Assessed the strengths and weaknesses of each student's learning style in order to create an effective educational plan.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided feedback to teachers and administrators.
- Conducted home visits to assess the family's educational needs and progress.
- Advised families on how to use available resources effectively to promote academic success in students.
- Organized activities that promoted language development among children from various backgrounds.
- Developed relationships with local organizations in order to expand opportunities for families served by the program.
- Worked collaboratively with schools to ensure that all students have access to quality educational experiences.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources to meet their needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for families.
- Encouraged parental involvement in their children's education by providing feedback and guidance.
- Developed family lesson plans and activities to encourage positive interactions and strengthen bonds.
- Educated parents on child development and provided varied parenting methods to encourage growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw05-2000
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Training & Development
- active listening
- problem solving
- team collaboration
- communication techniques
- family relationship building
- individualized education plans
- group facilitation
Timeline
Family Educator
NEMCSA Early Head Start
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saginaw Valley State University