Frances La Fosse
Plantation,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking candidate, equipped with varied experiences as well as administrative roles. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication, organization skills, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervised Visitation Intern
ChildNet, Inc
05.2024 - Current
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
AIA Elementary Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
11.2023 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One
03.2023 - 11.2023
- One-to-one high impact tutoring with students in kindergarten through second grade.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Assessed literacy needs by reviewing student data.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling kindergarteners through second grade readers.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Small Business Owner
Cheeky Little Creations
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Receptionist (Check Out)
Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Mental Health And Counseling (GPA 3.92)
Waldorf University
Utah11.2022
1 Year - Biology
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Carolina, PRSkills
- Bilingual (Spanish-English)
- Planning and Execution
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling
- Professional demeanor
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer/Client relations
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teaching methods knowledge
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- SafeSchools Training - 07/2024
- Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention, University of Texas - 06/2024
- Educator Certificate, Florida Department of Education- 05/2024
- Substitute Teaching 101, renewateachinglicense.com - 01/2023
- Keeping Kids Safe, renewateachinglicense.com - 01/2023
Timeline
Supervised Visitation Intern
ChildNet, Inc
05.2024 - Current
AIA Elementary Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
11.2023 - Current
Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One
03.2023 - 11.2023
Receptionist (Check Out)
Pediatric Ophthalmology Consultants
04.2014 - 01.2015
Small Business Owner
Cheeky Little Creations
03.2012 - 07.2021
Master of Social Work -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Mental Health And Counseling (GPA 3.92)
Waldorf University
1 Year - Biology
Universidad De Puerto Rico
- SafeSchools Training - 07/2024
- Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention, University of Texas - 06/2024
- Educator Certificate, Florida Department of Education- 05/2024
- Substitute Teaching 101, renewateachinglicense.com - 01/2023
- Keeping Kids Safe, renewateachinglicense.com - 01/2023
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