Kate Hall
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Experienced in conducting comprehensive client assessments to establish personalized care plans. Utilizing strong communication and coordination skills, effectively manages client services to ensure their needs are met. Proven track record of fostering positive client relationships and consistently achieving measurable improvements in client well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Study & Post Release Services Case Manager
Global Refuge
06.2024 - Current
- Comprehensive case management of unaccompanied minors who have migrated to the US and are based throughout the southeast with a focus on screening, problem solving, and making appropriate referrals to address child's needs in the following domains: placement issues, safety, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment services
- Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and appropriateness of child's placement with their caregiver and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors
- Create robust profile of community partnerships through community engagement and corporate relations
- Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Maintain regular and timely communication with stakeholders
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Manage approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from clients, community partners, and team members
Lead ESL Teacher & Case Manager
Rudd Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Taught English language development and acquisition classes to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
- Provided crisis intervention services to students and families, including but not limited to making home visits, referring families to local resources, and providing information, education, and outreach to ensure child's and families' wellbeing and safety during transition
- Advocated for English Language Learners (ELLs) to ensure school personnel were in compliance with state and federal policies
- Provided and implemented Professional Development strategies to staff on how to increase ELL and Hispanic student engagement and academic achievement across content areas
- Collaborated with content teachers on ways to accommodate classroom instruction and assessments for students with varying levels of English proficiency
- Created and implemented Individualized English Learner Plans (IELPs) for approximately 120 students on my caseload to track student progress, conduct needs assessments and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate and individualized interventions and supports
- Translated for students, teachers, parents, and administrators
- Lead team of ESL teachers and paraprofessionals to maintain vision and reach strategic goals
- Monitored and evaluated success of program initiatives
- Increased English Language Proficiency progress by 42% during tenure
Education
Master's - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish International Studies
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2018
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Compliance Regulation
- Training Facilitation
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Adobe
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Organization and multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Client advocacy
- Community outreach
- Data entry and analysis
- High attention to detail
- Resource identification
Other Roles
- Parent Involvement Coordinator, 08/01/21-05/31/24, Collect data from parents and family members of students to increase parental involvement within the school and community; use qualitative data to plan and host events for family and community members, Work closely with federal Title I compliance regulations (i.e., ensure that staff members comply with Title I regulations in regards to communicating with parents effectively and equitably; utilize Title I funds and work within budget to provide resources for family members
- Continuous Improvement Leadership Team, 08/01/19-05/31/24, Collect and review quantitative school data to identify strategies and opportunities for continuous improvement for student achievement; Measure growth and progress of strategies for continuous improvement and implement necessary changes, Present growth measurement data to staff and various stakeholders within the school district
- Hispanic Heritage Club Sponsor, 08/01/19-05/31/24, Host and support implementation of student-led fundraisers and raise money for school events and community service projects
- Event Planning Committee, 08/01/19-05/31/24
- Budget Committee, 08/01/19-05/31/24
- School Bus Driver, 08/01/22-Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Study & Post Release Services Case Manager
Global Refuge
06.2024 - Current
Lead ESL Teacher & Case Manager
Rudd Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2024
Master's - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish International Studies
University of Mississippi
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