LaSharene Watson
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
CONTACT Resourceful leader with an education in social work who has served in an educational setting for the past six years. Specializing in providing a range of assistance in child development, teaching, and case management. Seeking to gain expertise in the field dynamics of social work. Skilled at building community support, key coalitions, and interagency partnerships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CPS Investigator Trainee
Texas Department Of Protective Services
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
Behavior Interventionist
Crowley Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
Lead Program Specialist
Clayton Youth Enrichment
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Plan and provide children with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences with a good balance between free choice and planned activities
- Provide constant visual supervision of all children
- Consider each child in relation to his/her cultural and socioeconomic background, treating each child with dignity and respect
Teacher Assistant
Worth Independent School
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth Independent School
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Social Work
Jarvis Christian College
2012
H.S Diploma -
Trimble Tech H.S
2008
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Life Skills Development
- Best Practices and Standards
- Family Guidance
- Community Outreach Programs
- Client Guidance
- Child Care
- Case Planning and Management
- Case Management
- Client Rights Advocacy
- Treatment Recommendations
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Educational Support
Affiliations
LaSharene Watson
Child Development Specialist & Social Work
Timeline
CPS Investigator Trainee
Texas Department Of Protective Services
07.2023 - 10.2023
Behavior Interventionist
Crowley Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher Assistant
Worth Independent School
08.2016 - 05.2022
Lead Program Specialist
Clayton Youth Enrichment
01.2016 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth Independent School
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Social Work
Jarvis Christian College
H.S Diploma -
Trimble Tech H.S
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