Erika Davis
Sacramento,CA
Summary
With 22 years of dedicated service, I have extensive experience delivering administrative and analytical support to an academic program focused on preschool families. My role included actively planning, developing, and executing diverse community engagement initiatives. I consistently fostered collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. My proficiency extended to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of government funding laws and policies, enabling me to offer valuable recommendations to leadership on various program and policy-related initiatives.
Positive, upbeat individual with knack for understanding and supporting others. Possesses knowledge in career development strategies and effective communication techniques, along with skills in coaching and mentoring. Committed to helping individuals achieve their career goals and enhance their professional growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Coach
Sacramento Unified School District
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with special education teachers, counselors, program specialists, or other certificated staff by providing transition services and support to post and secondary special education students in work experience jobs; participate in the organization and contribute to the daily operations of the Workability Program; perform a variety of clerical support duties
- Assist certificated staff in classroom presentations regarding job skills and other program elements; gather school or central office records to establish eligibility for services; maintain accurate records
- Evaluate students' interests and aptitudes through staff contact, testing, or interviews; help match students to jobs according to their skills, abilities, and interests; assist students with interview techniques and in completing job applications and other paperwork
- Meet with prospective employment supervisors to discuss individual needs of students before placement; act as a liaison between students, school staff, parents, and employers; collaborate with core teachers, counselors, and administrators to add work experience to the student's schedule
- Complete and submit a variety of forms, documentation, and reports as required by program funding and employment requirements, such as work permits, TB testing, etc; facilitate the acquisition of appropriate work attire; generate and follow up on letters to social security, parents, and letters of recommendation
- Coordinate and/or provide mobility training for students to access Regional Transit (RT) bus systems; instruct students on how to use the bus system and route planning; provide bus stickers or passes; provide transportation to RT for photo identification; coordinate alternative transportation
- Provide individualized job development, and placement assistance to students at each work site; provide job coaching; train students to learn employers' jobs; conduct regular work site visits with students and employers to evaluate on-the-job progress, and working conditions, and receive feedback; conduct additional work site visits as needed; may attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Lead Preschool Teacher
Happy Time Preschool
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Conduct individual developmental activities for children, ensuring their progress
- Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and meals
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement lesson plans and promote a conducive learning environment
- Provide appropriate supervision for children, prioritizing their health, safety, and well-being
- Track children's developmental progress and communicate updates to parents
- Assist in observing and assessing children's development
- Supervise outdoor activities and field trips
- Actively participate in parent and staff meetings
- Attend children's basic needs and offer guidance to parent volunteers
- Encourage social interaction among children to foster their social skills
- Adapt teaching methods to suit children's interests and learning styles
- Establish and enforce classroom behavior rules
- Foster positive relationships with children and parents
Family Service Worker I/II
County of Sacramento, Department of Child, Family and Adult Services
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated and facilitated court-mandated visitation for parents and their children
- Efficiently managed referrals and scheduled meetings using MS Outlook to prevent schedule conflicts
- Provided transportation for children to scheduled visitations while offering emotional support
- Conducted observations of visits and documented reports in the ChildWelfare System (CWS)
- Collaborated with the team, supervisor, and various departments to ensure effective case management
- Responded to crisis calls from law enforcement, connecting foster children with appropriate community resources to ensure their safety
Family Service Worker II
SETA Head Start
11.1998 - 07.2021
- Reviewed applications to determine eligibility for the Head Start program and facilitated the selection and enrollment of new families
- Conducted monthly parent meetings to educate and engage parents in health, mental health, and nutrition resources
- Managed a caseload of 40 to 60 families, maintaining organized, comprehensive records for each
- Built strong partnerships with families to identify goals and needed support systems
- Facilitated workshops on child development and personal growth
- Assisted in developing family partnership agreements outlining strategies and timetables for achieving goals
- Led the planning, development, and implementation of community engagement initiatives
- Recruited parents to enroll in the Head Start program, providing free education to children
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to support families
- Monitored children's attendance and ensured compliance with program requirements
- Managed family enrollment status and filled vacancies within 30 days
- Submitted time-sensitive reports by government funding guidelines
- Conducted physical check-ins on children using Child Plus, EZ-ID Health tracking software
- Trained and oriented new Family Service Worker staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Studies
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12-2025
Associate of Arts - Social Science
American River College
Sacramento, CA05-2021
Skills
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR/First Aid (Infants- Adults)
- Child Plus
- EZ-ID
- Child Welfare System (CWS)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Trauma-informed care
- Program Information Report (PIR)
Training And Skills
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR/First Aid (Infants- Adults)
- Child Plus
- EZ-ID
- Child Welfare System (CWS)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Trauma-informed care
- Program Information Report (PIR)
Timeline
Employment Coach
Sacramento Unified School District
04.2024 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Happy Time Preschool
02.2023 - 08.2024
Family Service Worker I/II
County of Sacramento, Department of Child, Family and Adult Services
07.2021 - 08.2021
Family Service Worker II
SETA Head Start
11.1998 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Studies
California State University, Sacramento
Associate of Arts - Social Science
American River College
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