IZZY CARRANZA
Spring Hill
Summary
Visionary Director with over 8 years of progressive experience in educational leadership and child advocacy, skilled in crisis intervention, staff training, and innovative curriculum development. Demonstrates a profound ability to enhance educational outcomes through the implementation of cutting-edge strategies and fostering nurturing learning environments. Committed to advancing in the mental health sector by integrating supportive, results-oriented approaches to education and child safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality and Education
Creme de La Crème
Leawood
01.2021 - Current
- Applied analytical skills in developing and executing educational plans
- Exhibited visionary leadership in modeling best practices and driving implementation
- Achieved staff and children safety through rigorous protocols, demonstrating results-oriented approach
- Fostered a supportive environment through conscious discipline integration
- Revolutionized curriculum design, fostering innovative learning environments.
- Enhanced staff performance through targeted training, elevating educational outcomes.
- Cultivated a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring safety and personal growth for all.
- Implemented cutting-edge educational strategies, setting new standards for excellence.
- Oversaw comprehensive policy updates, maintaining highest safety and quality standards.
- Developed training programs for staff on quality standards and best practices.
- Implemented feedback systems for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Coordinated compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Child Advocate + Teacher
Thomas Roque
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed a case load of eight children, ensuring their well-being and development
- Advocated for children's rights and needs in various social service settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention plans for children.
- Provided guidance and resources to families navigating child welfare systems.
- Delivered resources to underserved families, enhancing their quality of life
- Conducted safety checks and home visits, ensuring child safety
- Maintained strong relationships with families, providing continuous support
- Arranged follow-up appointments, providing additional resources when necessary
- Managed caseload of 8 children, ensuring safety and providing vital resources, resulting in improved family well-being.
- Offered consistent support through home visits, enhancing family relationships and securing necessary follow-up resources.
- Conducted thorough safety checks and family assessments, identifying and addressing specific needs for each child under care.
- Pioneered resource provision strategies for underserved families, fostering a nurturing environment for children's growth.
- Implemented unique teaching methods as a Child Advocate, significantly enhancing early childhood education for at-risk youth.
- Executed comprehensive safety checks and family assessments, tailoring interventions to child-specific needs.
Advocate
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
Las Cruces
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided 24/7 crisis intervention, ensuring immediate response and support
- Delivered recovery resources and psychotherapy referrals, enhancing patient recovery
- Ensured safety by maintaining diligent follow-through on cases
- Utilized innovative communication methods, including in-person and digital platforms
- Managed crisis intervention, ensuring safety and immediate support, leading to a 20% increase in successful referrals.
- Meticulously documented and tracked cases, enhancing the recovery process through accurate follow-ups.
- Provided empathetic support and resources, effectively guiding individuals towards community programs for recovery.
- Implemented a streamlined approach for crisis communication via text, improving accessibility for those in need.
- Analyzed resource effectiveness, optimizing referral processes to psychotherapy and other essential services.
- Championed a victim advocacy program, leading to a 30% increase in community engagement.
- Provided crisis intervention support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine client needs and resources available.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance support services for clients.
Education
MA - Counseling
Central Seminary
Shawnee Mission, KansasBA - Psychology
New Mexico State University
Skills
- Experienced
- Compassionate
- Service-oriented
- Leadership
- Implementing behavior plans
- Implementing educational plans
- Implementing proper conscious discipline
- Training staff
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Facility administration
- Child advocacy
- Providing resources
- Family home visits
- Safety checks
- Maintaining relationships
- Follow-up appointments
- Recovery resources
- Referrals to psychotherapy
- Case follow-up
- Documentation
- Tracking
- Providing individuals with resources
- Community programs
- Crisis intervention
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Director of Quality and Education
Creme de La Crème
01.2021 - Current
Child Advocate + Teacher
Thomas Roque
01.2018 - 01.2019
Advocate
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
MA - Counseling
Central Seminary
BA - Psychology
New Mexico State University