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Janice Cavazos

Chugiak

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Advocacy Program Assistant; M-F, 7:30-4:30

ABSS Solutions
02.2024 - Current
  • Strengthen communication between team members by establishing clear channels for information sharing.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
  • Provide administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
  • Manage both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
  • Prepare clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
  • Create and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Answer and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate; F-S, 48hrs on Call

STAR
07.2022 - Current
  • Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  • Help clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
  • Develop safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
  • Support victims through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and medical professionals for comprehensive victim assistance during investigations and examinations.
  • Enhanced victim support by implementing trauma-informed care strategies and techniques.

Preschool Lead Teacher; M-F, 9am-6pm

Little Mountain Movers Academy
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Strengthened communication skills among students through structured group activities and peer review sessions.
  • Achieved higher levels of student participation with interactive teaching methods and engaging materials.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
  • Managed diverse classrooms by adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning abilities and styles.

Preschool Teacher 4/5 Years Old, M-F, 7:30-3:30

Birchwood Christian School
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, colors, numbers, simple addition, letters, letter sounds, and reading.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Cafeteria Staff Member

Community Christian School
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed students needs.
  • Established rapport with students by providing friendly and attentive service.
  • Provided exemplary service to students, staff and visitors.


Volounteer

Breaking Chains Network
05.2013 - 07.2016
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.

Education

Master of Science - Human Service Counseling: Crisis Response & Trauma

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Cross Cultural Studies

Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Development
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Outcome Evaluations
  • Effective Prioritization Skills
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Effective Listening
  • Volunteer Work Coordination
  • Safety Monitoring and Management

Timeline

Family Advocacy Program Assistant; M-F, 7:30-4:30

ABSS Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher; M-F, 9am-6pm

Little Mountain Movers Academy
03.2023 - 02.2024

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate; F-S, 48hrs on Call

STAR
07.2022 - Current

Preschool Teacher 4/5 Years Old, M-F, 7:30-3:30

Birchwood Christian School
08.2021 - 02.2023

Cafeteria Staff Member

Community Christian School
11.2018 - 05.2021

Volounteer

Breaking Chains Network
05.2013 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Human Service Counseling: Crisis Response & Trauma

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Cross Cultural Studies

Toccoa Falls College
Janice Cavazos