GLORIA MENDOZA
FSEW
Pueblo,CO
Summary
My professional profile allows me to plan educational action and intervention strategies, as well as their design and operation, being able to carry out training, assistance and care work and intervene in the care of educational needs in the family, school, work and community through the adaptation, design and implementation of programs and projects. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Family Services and Engagement Worker (FSEW)
Head Start CPLC
05.2025 - Current
- Support family engagement, enrollment, attendance, and goal setting for enrolled families.
- Assist families in accessing health, education, and social service resources.
- Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to support child and family success.
- Maintain compliance documentation and family records according to program standards.
- Strengthen family partnerships through ongoing communication and advocacy.
Home Visitor – Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Documented all interactions accurately in case files following agency protocols, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, connecting families with appropriate supports and resources to address immediate needs.
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.
- Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.
TEACHER
Instituto Morelos A.C.
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gobierno Del Estado De Chihuahua
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
TEACHER
Gobierno Del Estado De Chihuahua
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
MasRobots
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
MUSEUM TOUR GUIDE
Museum Semilla
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
Education
Bachelor - Educational Intervention, Education/ Especial Education
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Del Estado De Chih
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico08.2013
Skills
- Family Engagement & Partnership Building
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Practices
- Case Management & Documentation
- Goal Setting & Family Support Planning
- Community Resource Coordination & Referrals
- Effective Communication with Families & Teams
- Advocacy for Children and Families
- Professional Ethics & Confidentialityg
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Prevent Blindness Children's Vision Screening
10-2025
CPR
09-2025
Family Services and Engagement Worker (FSEW)
Head Start CPLC
05.2025 - Current
Home Visitor – Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado
10.2023 - 05.2025
TEACHER
Instituto Morelos A.C.
07.2016 - 04.2018
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gobierno Del Estado De Chihuahua
07.2015 - 07.2016
TEACHER
Gobierno Del Estado De Chihuahua
06.2013 - 07.2016
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
MasRobots
08.2009 - 07.2012
MUSEUM TOUR GUIDE
Museum Semilla
05.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor - Educational Intervention, Education/ Especial Education
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Del Estado De Chih