Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Laura Aguirre

Gilbert,AZ

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Child Crisis Arizona
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
  • Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
  • Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
  • Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
  • Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles by addressing concerns related to nutrition, exercise routines or mental health needs.
  • Monitored the safety and well-being of children within the household through regular check-ins and observations.

Kindergarten Teacher

Lincoln Academy
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Preschool Teacher

Games and Learning Center
01.1996 - 01.1997

Preschool Teacher

Headstart Early Learning Centre Griffith
01.1994 - 02.1996

Education

Advance Certificate - Teacher Aide

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Gender Studies

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.1993

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ
05.1989

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Child development
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Family dynamics
  • Parenting education
  • Community resources
  • Family case plans
  • Parenting skills
  • Assessments
  • Eligibility assessments
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Family support

Certification

Family Development Credential

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Child Crisis Arizona
01.2019 - 07.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Lincoln Academy
01.1997 - 01.1998

Preschool Teacher

Games and Learning Center
01.1996 - 01.1997

Preschool Teacher

Headstart Early Learning Centre Griffith
01.1994 - 02.1996

Advance Certificate - Teacher Aide

Pima Community College

Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Gender Studies

Pima Community College

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
Laura Aguirre