Leticia Gonzalez Suarez
Bronx,New York
Summary
Driven Early Head Start Home Visitor from Dominican Women Development Center, adept in early intervention strategies, children needs and building strong family engagements. Demonstrates professionalism and adaptability in dynamic educational settings. Compassionate and knowledgeable Home Visitor successful at improving socialization, children transitions to schools and parental effectiveness. Dedicated to continuous professional improvement and providing comprehensive support to program participants. Genuine person with a good communication, organizational and planning abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Dominican Women Development Center
03.2022 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with families by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy during challenging situations.
- Supported families in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with community resources and services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support services.
- Implemented comprehensive developmental screenings using standardized assessment tools to identify potential delays or concerns early on.
- Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to ensure seamless transitions for children moving from Early Head Start into preschool programs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.
- Encouraged parental involvement in program planning and decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership within the Early Head Start community.
- Advanced parents'' understanding of child development milestones through ongoing assessments and progress updates.
- Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
- Strengthened children''s social-emotional development with intentional teaching strategies and age-appropriate activities.
- Increased early literacy skills among children through consistent delivery of developmentally appropriate activities.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Prepared monthly calendars with educational needs and activities.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Day Care Assistant
Day Care Centers
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Organized materials for hands-on learning experiences that encouraged creativity and exploration in various subject areas.
- Contributed to positive parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular updates on children''s progress.
- Supported children's emotional well-being by offering empathetic and patient care.
- Monitored children's progress and communicated effectively with parents about their child's development.
- Supported children with special needs by adapting activities for inclusivity and engagement.
- Strengthened children's foundational math skills through engaging and educational games.
- Improved children's language development with daily reading and storytelling sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2026
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY08.2018
GED -
Mary Mitchell Family And Youth Center
2007 Mapes Ave, Bronx, NY 1046006.2013
Skills
- Early Intervention Strategies
- Family engagement
- Home visiting techniques
- Child safety practices
- Assessment skills
- Boundary Setting
- Home visits
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Mandate Report Training
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills(ATAS)
- Child Abuse certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Dominican Women Development Center
03.2022 - Current
Day Care Assistant
Day Care Centers
01.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
GED -
Mary Mitchell Family And Youth Center
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