Gloria Andrade
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Committed job seeker with a long history working with at-risk youth increasing protective factors by providing social emotional and resilience education through group and activity learning. The skills taught provided benefit to campus and sites by reducing problem behaviors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Connections Individual & Family Services
Bastrop, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices into existing programming aimed at reducing risky behaviors associated with substance misuse.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as preventing underage drinking and avoiding prescription drug misuse.
- Maintained records documenting outreach activities conducted within the community.
- Coordinated outreach efforts within schools and other community settings.
- Developed and delivered a comprehensive curriculum on peer pressure, refusal skills, interpersonal relationships, effective team collaboration, and ways to handle anger.
S.T.A.R.S DIRECTOR
Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop, TX
08.2015 - 08.2020
- STARS is a year-round afterschool program. I provided support to staff members and attended to children who need a break.
- Providing guidance to staff and children.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Managed the day to day operations of a Texas Department and Family Protective Services licensed program, enforcing compliance with all care standards for staff under my direction.
S.T.A.R.S LEAD ASSISTANT
Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop, TX
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared lesson plans based on age level appropriateness that supported positive growth among participants.
- Encouraged youth involvement in extracurricular programs by providing information regarding available resources.
- Actively monitored participant behavior and provided guidance when needed.
- Supervised students during off-site visits and ensured safety at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX05-2013
Skills
- Extensive history of working with youth form the ages of 4years old to 18 years old
- Team oriented
- Well Organized
- Great Multi-tasker
- Highly Motivated
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Effective Communication
- Exceptional listener with great communication skills
- Always willing to learn
Certification
- CPR/ First aid certificate.
- APS-Associate Prevention Specialist
- Working towards CPS- Certified Prevention Specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prevention Specialist
Connections Individual & Family Services
09.2020 - Current
S.T.A.R.S DIRECTOR
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2015 - 08.2020
S.T.A.R.S LEAD ASSISTANT
Bastrop Independent School District
06.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
- CPR/ First aid certificate.
- APS-Associate Prevention Specialist
- Working towards CPS- Certified Prevention Specialist
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