Kayla Hawkins
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Highly communicative individual identifies issues and make the best decisions regarding course of treatment. Disciplined Caseworker with expertise in data confidentiality and client education and promoting experience working with culturally diverse families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservatorship Specialist
Department Of Family And Protective Services
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Assistant Director/Program Specialist
Campbell KinderCare Learning Center
05.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Education Specialist/ Preschool-4 Teacher
Windhaven Academy
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained staff on best practices for teaching and curriculum development
- Assisted the guidance department in actively meeting with students and parents regarding behavioral, academic achievement, progress, educational and career goals
- Actively redesigned classrooms according to The Frog Street curriculum to better suit the needs of new, as well as growing children.
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Harris County Department of Education
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Kept records of over 20 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness
- Collaborated with parents and staff to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Substitute Teacher
Zenith Learning
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Taught children’s foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2024
Associate of Occupational Studies -
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX02.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, LA05.2013
Skills
- Community Resource Information
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Records Management
- Case Notes
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Client Engagement
Timeline
Conservatorship Specialist
Department Of Family And Protective Services
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Director/Program Specialist
Campbell KinderCare Learning Center
05.2022 - Current
Education Specialist/ Preschool-4 Teacher
Windhaven Academy
06.2021 - 05.2022
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Harris County Department of Education
08.2017 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Zenith Learning
01.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Southern University
Associate of Occupational Studies -
San Jacinto Community College
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Bastrop High School