Liza Amacher
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Developed skills in a background of family intervention. Skilled in conflict resolution, having successfully supported families through challenging circumstances. Demonstrated ability to employ active listening and empathy to build trust and cooperation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
09.2024 - Current
- Helped kids make appropriate, good choices and grow through targeted strategies.
- Educated parents on effective parenting strategies, leading to improve parent-child relationships and reduce conflict.
- Designed creative therapeutic activities that encouraged self-expression for both children and adults within the family unit.
- Built trust with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental engagement, ultimately increasing participation in interventions.
- Provided intervention services to de-escalate tense situations within family homes to prevent further harm or conflict.
Early Intervention Internship
Milestones
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provided early intervention services to families and their children.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to identify goals for their children's development.
- educated caregivers on techniques that support positive parenting approaches, while helping them understand their role is promoting their children's development.
London Bridge Child Care
Tammy Fontenot
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining a peaceful environment.
- Supported the development of fine motor skills with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts projects.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow childcare helpers to maintain an organized workspace conducive to learning and growth for each child.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development by providing supportive guidance and encouragement.
- Improved language skills in young children through engaging storytelling and interactive activities.
Substitute Teacher
Lewis County Schools
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Practitioner
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Mental health support
Timeline
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
09.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Internship
Milestones
10.2023 - 04.2024
London Bridge Child Care
Tammy Fontenot
06.2023 - 02.2024
Substitute Teacher
Lewis County Schools
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Practitioner
Tennessee Technological University
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