Janet Fjeldstad
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Dynamic Parent.Mentor and Job Coach with a proven track record at People With Disabilities Succeeding, enhancing parental involvement and client employment success through active learning and positive reinforcement. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments and boosting client self-confidence, leveraging skills in child development and effective communication. Achieved significant milestones in peer mentorship and community facilitation without sacrificing quality or inclusivity.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent.Mentor/Life Skills Coach
My Darling Down Syndrome Daughter
07.1973 - Current
- Addressed diverse cultural, language, and socioeconomic barriers to parental involvement through targeted outreach initiatives and tailored resources.
- Facilitated peer mentorship opportunities for experienced parents to share knowledge with those new to the role.
- Provided training sessions for fellow Parent Mentors on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies within educational settings.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to facilitate appropriate interventions for struggling students.
- Created fun and educational activities to facilitate learning in communication, home organization, and community participation.
Job Coach/Community Facilitator
People With Disabilities Succeeding
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
- Established a supportive environment for clients, conducting regular check-ins to address any concerns or obstacles during the job search process.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment by addressing issues such as lack of experience or gaps in work history through effective strategizing.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
Volunteer Dance Instructor
Community Gatepath
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Developed choreography, song choices, and dance styles in collaboration with client dance students, ensuring selections matched the abilities and enthusiasm of the majority.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for individuals with varying physical abilities or limitations without sacrificing rigor or quality of instruction.
Education
Life - Human Aspects of Leadership
PAX Programs
Trained as a leader of workshops around the subject of the unique qualities men and women bring to the workplace
TRIBAL LEADERSHIP
A leadership program whose principle objective is to create collaborative, peaceful efficient cultures in the workplace
High School Diploma -
01-1973
Skills
- Active learning
- Self-awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Personal development
Timeline
Job Coach/Community Facilitator - People With Disabilities Succeeding
10.2020 - 02.2024
Volunteer Dance Instructor - Community Gatepath
10.2012 - 12.2014
Parent.Mentor/Life Skills Coach - My Darling Down Syndrome Daughter
07.1973 - Current
School of Life Well Lived - Life, Human Aspects of Leadership
Soquel High School - High School Diploma,
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