Judi Mattix
Independence,MO
Summary
Home-based education specialist with extensive experience in developmental screening, family advocacy, and resource coordination. Delivered tailored educational support to families, ensuring access to vital services and fostering healthy development for children, particularly those with special needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HOME-BASED SPECIALIST
The Family Conservancy - Futures First
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted individualized, strength-based home visits utilizing Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum to enhance family engagement.
- Educated and coached parents on child development, home safety, nutrition, and effective discipline to foster healthier home environments.
- Administer developmental and family wellness screenings and identify potential developmental concerns.
- Developed partnerships with community agencies and professionals to facilitate referrals and enhance family support services.
- Facilitated connections for families with appropriate community resources and services. with community resources, agencies, and professional services based on identified needs.
- Maintain relationships with local school districts to support children's transitions to Head Start, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten.
HOME VISITOR SPECIALIST
Front Porch Alliance
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted individualized, strength-based home visits to empower families through the Parents as Teachers curriculum.
- Provided parent education related to child development, safety, nutrition, discipline, and play-based learning.
- Connected families to essential community and agency resources, enhancing access to necessary services.
- Administered developmental and family wellness screenings.
- Recruited and retained new home-visiting families, fostering long-term engagement in home visitation programs.
- Maintained comprehensive written and electronic records in accordance with federal guidelines.
HEAD START HOME-BASED SPECIALIST
Ability KC
11.2012 - 03.2020
- Conducted weekly home visits with children and families, providing education, case management, and family advocacy.
- Facilitated access to community resources for families of children with special needs, enhancing support networks.
- Assessed developmental concerns and coordinated appropriate intervention services for children and families.
- Collaborated with First Steps therapists to incorporate IFSP goals into individualized lesson plans.
- Administered developmental screenings, including ASQ, ASQ-SE, and DECA.
- Supported parents with problem-solving and goal-setting through Family Needs Assessments and Family Partnership Agreements.
- Documented case notes and maintained comprehensive records in Head Start database to ensure continuity of care.
FACILITATING/MENTOR TEACHER
Operation Breakthrough
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans and activities using the Project Approach curriculum.
- Ensured compliance with NAEYC, Head Start, and Health Department standards to uphold quality early childhood education.
- Taught a classroom of 12 children ages 2-3 as a Head Start teacher.
- Observed children and maintained developmental records to support individual growth.
- Identified potential developmental delays and coordinated timely referrals to support children's developmental needs.
PARENT EDUCATOR
Blue Springs School District
08.2000 - 05.2010
- Facilitated group meetings for teen parents, providing guidance on effective parenting strategies and addressing child-development concerns.
- Conducted home visits, coaching parents to recognize developmental milestones and implement play activities that enhance early learning and brain development.
- Conducted developmental, vision, and hearing screenings to identify potential concerns.
- Referred children for additional evaluation and early intervention services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of Oklahoma
Skills
- Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum – Certified
- Family Service Credentials – Certified
- Developmental Screening: ASQ, ASQ-SE, DECA
- Developmental Delay Identification and Early Intervention
- Home-Based and Center-Based Education
- Child Plus and Learning Genie (DRDP)
- Family Advocacy and Case Management
- Community Resource Coordination and Referrals
- Parent Education and Coaching
- Family Partnership and Goal Setting
- Early Childhood Development and Special Needs
- Head Start Trauma Smart Training – Crittenton Center
- Lesson Planning and Child-Centered Learning
- Conscious Discipline – Ongoing Training
- FIPP Interest-Based Child Learning and Coaching – Certified
- Classroom and Family-Based Behavior Support
Timeline
HOME-BASED SPECIALIST
The Family Conservancy - Futures First
04.2021 - Current
HOME VISITOR SPECIALIST
Front Porch Alliance
03.2020 - 03.2021
HEAD START HOME-BASED SPECIALIST
Ability KC
11.2012 - 03.2020
FACILITATING/MENTOR TEACHER
Operation Breakthrough
05.2010 - 11.2012
PARENT EDUCATOR
Blue Springs School District
08.2000 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of Oklahoma