Kimberly Hernandez
Reseda,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Social Worker
Department Of Children And Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Identified, documented and made referrals to resources available within community.
- Conducted and documented in-home visits with children.
- Developed case plans and maintained confidential client files consistent with program, state and federal guidelines.
- Interviewed clients and assessed social and emotional needs to determine nature and degree of services needed.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Preschool Director
St Patrick Catholic School
North Hollywood
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Stayed up to date on regional preschool curriculum laws.
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
- Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas.
- Provided training and professional development for teachers.
- Collaborated with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
Child Development Teacher
Children's Bureau Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Office Assistant
Dolores Mission School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.2016
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Time Management
- Child Development
- School Collaboration
- Parenting Education
- Case Management
- Community Resources
- Conducting Interviews
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Home Visits
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Children's Social Worker
Department Of Children And Family Services
01.2023 - 06.2024
Preschool Director
St Patrick Catholic School
09.2021 - 01.2023
Child Development Teacher
Children's Bureau Of Southern California
05.2017 - 09.2021
Office Assistant
Dolores Mission School
09.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles