Lauren Irons
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservatorship Specialist III
Department of Family and Protective Services
San Antonio, Texas
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions of conservatees and investigate any reported abuse or neglect issues.
- Attended hearings before judges to provide updates on the status of cases under review.
- Communicated regularly with family members, attorneys, physicians, social workers, and other stakeholders involved in conservatorship proceedings.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Served as an expert witness in court proceedings involving contested guardianships and conservatorships.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing guardianships and conservatorships to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
Teacher
Carpe Diem Academy
San Antonio, Texas
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Created and distributed weekly newsletters to parents,
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
College Instructor
Career Point College
San Antonio, Texas
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducted lectures and demonstrations to introduce new topics or concepts.
- Adapted course materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Incorporated technology into instruction when appropriate.
- Encouraged open dialogue between students from different backgrounds or perspectives.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria or rubrics.
- Served as an advisor for students seeking career advice or college guidance.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
- Researched best practices in education theory and pedagogy.
- Established relationships with local businesses or organizations for internships.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA01-2013
Skills
- Detail orientation
- Family Support
- Service planning
- Case Management
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Client Advocacy
- Home visits
- Conducting interviews
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual Counseling
- Professional Demeanor
- Goal Setting
- Community Resources
- Interpersonal Communication
- Child Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Task Prioritization
- Child welfare advocate
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Community Outreach
- File Management
Accomplishments
- Selected to be a mentor for new employees to train and develop them.
- Awarded Teacher of the year
- Selected Unit Member in Charge when the supervisor is out.
Affiliations
Volunteer at the local food bank and drop off food to families in need.
Pick up clothes from donation centers and drop off to families in need.
Arrange services for families with children in need of basic essentials.
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross.
- Conservatorship Specialist I, II, and III certification through the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Timeline
Conservatorship Specialist III
Department of Family and Protective Services
02.2021 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
10.2016 - 01.2020
Teacher
Carpe Diem Academy
12.2015 - 05.2017
College Instructor
Career Point College
08.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University
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