Elisa Campos
Clovis,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong organizational skills and a solid educational background. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing environments. Committed to continuous professional growth and contributing to organizational success. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent communication abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator/Mentor for Early Start
Central Valley Regional Center
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated service delivery, advocacy, and support for individuals aged 0-3 with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Assess individual and family needs, conduct thorough case management, and develop tailored service plans.
- Collaborate with Early Intervention Programs, health providers, and school districts to implement individual family service plans (IFSPs).
- Coordinate with service providers and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Linked individuals and families to essential support services, advocating for necessary resources to enhance their access and outcomes.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to Service Coordinators (SCs) to enhance their effectiveness.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops on person-centered planning, advocacy, cultural competence, and best practices in service coordination.
- Offer case consultation, assess individual needs, identify appropriate services, and provide constructive feedback to SCs.
- Assisted SCs in effectively utilizing community resources while fostering their professional development and empowering advocacy for their clients.
Home Base Supervisor
Early Head Start Sanger/Selma
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Led staff in promoting the healthy development of infants and toddlers, including conducting child development assessments and providing support during home visits and group meetings to ensure effective program implementation.
- Assisted in developing Home Base Service Plans with Family Development Specialists and parents, aligning strategies to effectively support school readiness goals.
- Mentored Family Development Specialists, enhancing their ability to achieve program objectives for the Early Head Start Home Base Program.
- Delivered comprehensive training to enhance Family Development Specialists' skills across various service areas.
- Supervised two Early Head Start offices, managing administrative tasks and overseeing employment processes to ensure compliance and quality of evaluations.
Family Development Specialist
Early Head Start Selma
05.2010 - 08.2021
- Provided comprehensive case management to families with infants/toddlers, including those with disabilities, through home visits and group meetings.
- Guided families in navigating and accessing appropriate community services to enhance support.
- Maintained comprehensive records and developmental assessments for each child, ensuring accurate tracking of progress.
- Planned and implemented activities to stimulate language, social, behavioral, and motor skills development in collaboration with parents.
- Implemented curriculum plans and collaborated with occupational therapists and speech therapists to support children's development.
- Collaborated with parents to review assessments and co-create tailored activities to address children's developmental needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fresno Unified School District
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted with assessments and evaluations, contributing to IEP meetings for tailored support of students with special needs.
- Coordinated with occupational and speech therapists to develop individualized student support plans.
- Collaborated with teacher to implement curriculum, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Worked in groups and individually with students to meet their educational needs, planned lessons, and assisted with administering state exams.
- Communicated student concerns and progress to teacher and school staff, ensuring timely interventions and support.
Teacher
Fresno State Programs for Children
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Delivered education, guidance, and care to children from infancy to school age, fostering holistic development.
- Planned and executed age-appropriate activities to meet curriculum objectives in a nurturing environment.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of children's progress, supervised classroom volunteers, and engaged in ongoing professional development through center, university, and Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs.
- Mentored and trained student cohorts to meet class requirements, participate in activity planning, and maintain records.
- Facilitated parent and family engagement in program activities, enhancing community involvement through volunteering and workshops.
- Oversaw fundraising initiatives and classroom budget management, ensuring financial support for program objectives.
Team Leader
Fresno State Jumpstart
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Managed team of 7-9 peers, overseeing delivery of developmentally appropriate educational activities that promoted language and literacy development.
- Provided training to team members by modeling best practices and facilitating reflective discussions on adult-child interactions and child development.
- Conducted team planning meetings and in-classroom activities to enhance children's language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, fostering holistic development.
- Cultivated positive, productive work environment that strengthened team cohesion and effectiveness.
- Coordinated team administration, including organizing meetings, managing records, and maintaining communication with classroom teachers and supervisors.
- Supervised and led an award-winning volunteer network focused on preparing preschool children in low-income neighborhoods for school success.
Administration Supervisor
Fresno Best Buy
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Managed a team of 24 employees, ensuring high motivation and a low turnover rate.
- Supervised customer service department operations, including merchandising, maintenance, employee training, and financial management.
- Managed front-end cashiers, overseeing money handling, voids, shift breaks, and customer service, while maintaining a positive rapport with employees.
- Coordinated full and part-time employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
- Prepared daily sales reports and bank deposits while resolving customer issues to enhance satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05-2007
Minor - Child Development
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05-2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2003
Associate of Science - Teacher Aide
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2003
Skills
- Early intervention strategies
- Developmental assessments
- Performance training and oversight
- Child development
- Workload organization
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Spanish fluency
Certification
- Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
- Spanish Interpreter/Translator Certificate (Fresno Unified)
- Family Development Credential
References
Available on request
Timeline
Service Coordinator/Mentor for Early Start
Central Valley Regional Center
01.2022 - Current
Home Base Supervisor
Early Head Start Sanger/Selma
08.2021 - 01.2022
Family Development Specialist
Early Head Start Selma
05.2010 - 08.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fresno Unified School District
08.2008 - 05.2010
Teacher
Fresno State Programs for Children
06.2006 - 07.2008
Team Leader
Fresno State Jumpstart
06.2003 - 06.2006
Administration Supervisor
Fresno Best Buy
06.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno State University
Minor - Child Development
Fresno State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - Teacher Aide
Fresno City College