Karen Cespedes
White Plains,NY
Summary
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Assistant
ACDS Westchester
New York
06.2019 - Current
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data
- Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments and parent training
- Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss
- Counsel individuals and groups regarding issues including mental health, social adjustment, child care and adjustments in the classrooms
- Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required
- Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as misbehavior and to implement solutions.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
ACDS Westchester
Scarsdale, New York
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
- Contributed to classroom learning by preparing and implementing daily lesson plans.
Teaching Assistant
Cooper’s Corner Montessori
New Rochelle, New York
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls
- Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Social Work Assistant
Pleasantville Senior Center
Pleasantville, New York
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Maintain records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients
- Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance
- Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families
- Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
Administrative Assistant
Westchester Hispanic Coalition
New York
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
- Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
- File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
- Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Education
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
08.2021
Associates - Human Services
SUNY WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2016
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Behavioral Intervention
- Behavior Support
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Work Assistant
ACDS Westchester
06.2019 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
ACDS Westchester
01.2017 - 06.2019
Teaching Assistant
Cooper’s Corner Montessori
01.2016 - 12.2016
Social Work Assistant
Pleasantville Senior Center
01.2011 - 03.2012
Administrative Assistant
Westchester Hispanic Coalition
06.2009 - 01.2011
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
Associates - Human Services
SUNY WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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