Diane Pearson
St. Augustine ,FL
Summary
Experienced with coordinating and overseeing dependency cases with compassion and precision. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of legal and social service frameworks to ensure best outcomes for children and families. Track record of effective communication and crisis management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dependency Case Manager
Family Integrity Program
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized case plans to address dependency issues.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive support for clients.
- Monitored progress of case plans, ensuring adherence to established goals and timelines.
- Conducted regular follow-up meetings with clients to evaluate ongoing needs and adjustments.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess living conditions, monitor progress toward goals established within individualized case plans, and offer support as needed for clients navigating challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all case management activities for compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Achieved timely permanency for children through diligent monitoring of case progress and regular communication with caregivers, service providers, and legal representatives.
- Established rapport with clients by building trust, demonstrating empathy, and actively listening to their concerns throughout the case management process.
- Created all documentation for judicial review, status update, and adjudication hearings.
- Increased parental engagement in services by addressing potential barriers such as transportation issues, scheduling conflicts, or language differences through proactive solutions.
- Collaborated closely alongside legal advocates representing clients'' best interests during court proceedings while ensuring accurate case information was communicated effectively.
Intensive Reading Teacher
St. Augustine High School
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed individualized reading plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented targeted interventions to enhance student reading comprehension skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate literacy strategies across the curriculum.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to provide personalized attention and support.
- Monitored classroom dynamics to foster a positive learning environment.
- Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
English Teacher
Bridge to Success
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Implement alternative drop-out prevention program curriculum designed to double promote students in one academic year that have fallen behind their cohort to help them graduate on time
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles
- ·Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs
- ·Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
English Teacher
Nease High School
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English TCP
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI05-2006
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Client advocacy
- Supervisory skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Court testimony
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Dependency Case Manager, Florida -
- Professional Teaching Certificate, Florida
- Licensed Cosmetologist, Florida
Timeline
Dependency Case Manager
Family Integrity Program
09.2023 - Current
Intensive Reading Teacher
St. Augustine High School
03.2021 - 08.2023
English Teacher
Bridge to Success
10.2019 - 03.2021
English Teacher
Nease High School
02.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English TCP
University of Michigan, Flint