Jennifer Cruz
Davenport,Fl
Summary
As a compassionate home visitor with four years of experience, I work with diverse families and preschool-aged children to foster verbal interaction and parent-child bonding. My goal is to ensure children are school-ready, supported by parents equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to build a foundation for success at home. Skilled in assessing caregiver strengths, advocating for client resources, and conducting comprehensive home visits, I am a kind and respectful professional dedicated to serving and empathizing with the most vulnerable.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Learning Specialist
Parent-Child Plus Program
11.2020 - Current
- Conduct home visits to low-income families to deliver the program curriculum and empower them through educational activities
- Model positive parenting skills to promote pro-social behaviors and school readiness
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 15 families
- Actively participate in outreach and recruitment efforts
- Connect vulnerable families to community services and resources
- Provide resource referrals for eligible families, including further assessments, childcare scholarships, and transportation services
- Document case notes and ensure compliance with visit schedules
- Conduct assessments for assigned families.
Faith Formation Office Assistant
Diocese of Palm Beach, St. Juliana Catholic Church
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Plan and support catechism classes for children from elementary to high school
- Assist catechists with classroom needs
- Organize training sessions on personal safety for vulnerable adults and children
- Teach children about respect, personal space, and seeking help from trusted adults
- Substitute for catechists and organize parent orientations
- Manage class calendars and student databases
- Create reports on compliance with diocesan training sessions.
Head of Granite Department
Granite and Marble Design
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as receptionist and managed work orders
- Schedule workplace tasks and prepare dispatch paperwork
- Handle purchase orders, payments, and invoicing
- Follow up on customer claims and balances
- Solve problems and handle unusual circumstances
- Create and maintain databases.
Store Manager
Payless Shoes Store
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; manage payroll and scheduling
- Oversee store operations, including profit and loss, facility management, safety, and security
- Manage product ordering, receiving, pricing, and handling damaged goods
- Facilitate staff learning and development
- Solve problems and handle unusual circumstances.
Education
Nutrition Certification, Precision Nutrition Program -
Business Administration, UTESA, Dominican Republic -
High School Diploma, Instituto de Estudios Avanzados, Dominican Republic -
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database programs, and internet tools
- Skilled in accounting and banking systems (QuickBooks, Horizonte, PeopleSoft)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational abilities
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Virtus & Catechist certified
- Assessment creation
- Cross-cultural Training
- Activity Planning
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Monitoring
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Team building
- Relationship Building
- Child Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
English
Professional
spanish
Professional
Certification
Certifications:
- Brazelton Touchpoints Individual Level Training
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - ASQ-3 -ASQ-SE (Ages and Stages Questionnaires)
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Critical Thinking
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Cultural Bias
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Home Visitor Safety
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Motivational Interviewing
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Racial Equity
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - CPR Certification
Palm Beach Children's Services Council - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
Palm Beach Children's Services Council
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Learning Specialist
Parent-Child Plus Program
11.2020 - Current
Faith Formation Office Assistant
Diocese of Palm Beach, St. Juliana Catholic Church
01.2019 - 11.2020
Head of Granite Department
Granite and Marble Design
06.2015 - 06.2018
Store Manager
Payless Shoes Store
03.2011 - 06.2015