Krista Walters
Paraprofessional
Greeley,CO
Summary
Dynamic advocate with proven success in empowering families through roles at Reflections For Youth and Windsor Charter Academy. Excelled in utilizing community resources and effective communication to enhance family support and child development. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and multicultural sensitivity, achieving significant improvements in client advocacy and family dynamics. Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than Number years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.
Work History
Youth Family Advocate
Reflections For Youth
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
Internship Student/ Practicum
Boys and Girls Club
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
Paraprofessional Educator
Windsor Charter Academy
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
05.2012
Skills
- Community Resources
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Effective Communication
- Case Management
- Child Development
- Family advocacy
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Client Advocacy
- Incident Management
- Relationships and rapport
- Family Dynamics
- Relationship Building
- Behavioral Management
- Family services
- Community Referrals
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Home visits
- Service planning
- Family Support
- Client Interviewing
- High-Risk Populations Identification
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator - Windsor Charter Academy
11.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Family Advocate - Reflections For Youth
Internship Student/ Practicum - Boys and Girls Club
Colorado State University - Bachelor Of Science, Human Development And Family Studies
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