Laura Brugh
South Bend,IN
Summary
Experienced Family Advocate with a strong focus on advocacy and individualized planning. Proven ability to coordinate resources, engage parents, and develop strategies that enhance family well-being and educational experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate/Early Head Start Home Visitor
Flowers Early Learning
Paw Paw, Michigan
08.2013 - Current
- Developed individualized plans for families facing challenges.
- Conducted assessments to identify family strengths and areas for support.
- Provided support to families navigating early childhood education resources.
- Collaborated with educators to address family concerns and needs.
- Coordinated community resources and referrals for families in need.
- Maintained case files and documentation for family advocacy efforts.
- Advocated for children's rights within educational settings and community programs.
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance.
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and develop individualized plans.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Assisted families with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
- Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to family advocacy work.
- Participated in team meetings with other early head start staff members in order to review cases and provide feedback about progress made by clients.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents via phone calls or emails regarding upcoming events or changes within the program.
- Assisted parents in understanding the importance of their role as a primary teacher for their child.
- Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling techniques during home visits.
Early Head Start Teacher
Elkhart and St Joseph Head Start Consortium
South Bend, Indiana
01.2006 - 04.2013
- Designed lesson activities tailored to diverse early childhood learners to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
- Monitored children’s progress through detailed observations and assessments to inform individualized learning strategies.
- Provided individualized learning support to strengthen children's development.
- Implemented classroom activities that foster social and emotional growth, contributing to overall development.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Worked with families to improve children's educational experiences.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide support for families in need.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2007
Skills
- Family advocacy
- Individualized planning
- Case management
- Developmental assessments
- Resource coordination
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Child safety practices
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Family Advocate/Early Head Start Home Visitor
Flowers Early Learning
08.2013 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Elkhart and St Joseph Head Start Consortium
01.2006 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix