Diana Moctezuma
Brownsville
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
03.2024 - Current
- Empowered families to make positive changes by identifying strengths and providing guidance on parenting strategies.
- Ensured child safety through timely investigations, accurate risk assessments, and appropriate interventions.
- Reduced the risk of abuse or neglect through proactive monitoring visits to homes, schools, and other relevant settings.
- Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting clear documentation of case findings and recommendations.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, offering immediate support and coordinating necessary resources.
- Strengthened family relationships by providing support, resources, and referrals to community services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by building trust through empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex cases and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Improved child and family outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive case plans.
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Teacher Assistant
Masters of Movement Dance Institute
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Teaching dance skills to girls from Pre-K to 8th grade level
- Organizing dance choreographies for recitals
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.
Mentor
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Saint Joseph Academy
Brownsville, TX05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Fluent in Spanish
- CPR Certified
- Case management expertise
- Assessment skills
- Child development
- Community networking
- Documentation proficiency
- Courtroom procedures
- Interviewing techniques
- Safety planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Community referrals
- Home visits
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
03.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
02.2022 - 06.2022
Mentor
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher Assistant
Masters of Movement Dance Institute
09.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Saint Joseph Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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