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Detra Clark

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic Early Head Start Home Visitor with a proven track record at Rapides Parish School Board, enhancing early literacy and fostering parental engagement. Skilled in motivational interviewing and community networking, I effectively improved parent-child relationships and ensured child safety through targeted interventions and comprehensive documentation. Committed to promoting health and well-being in families.

Childhood education professional with rich background in family support and child development. Proven impact in fostering nurturing environments and enhancing early learning experiences. Highly reliable, adaptable, and focused on collaborative efforts to achieve positive outcomes. Skilled in communication and relationship-building.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Rapides Parish School Board
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Increased early literacy skills among children through consistent delivery of developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in program planning and decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership within the Early Head Start community.
  • Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
  • Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.

Paraprofessional

Rapides Parish School Board
08.2020 - 04.2025
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.

Paraprofessional

Save the Children
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Education

No Degree - Child Development Associate (CDA)

LSUA- Alexandria
06-2024

GED -

Louisiana Community And Technical College
Alexandria, La
08-1995

Skills

  • Early intervention strategies
  • Professional boundaries
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Health promotion
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Goal setting assistance
  • Child safety practices
  • Document management
  • Community networking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Early Head Start Home Visitor

Rapides Parish School Board
04.2025 - 07.2025

Paraprofessional

Rapides Parish School Board
08.2020 - 04.2025

Paraprofessional

Save the Children
08.2017 - 07.2020

No Degree - Child Development Associate (CDA)

LSUA- Alexandria

GED -

Louisiana Community And Technical College

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