Maria Chacon
Farmersville,CA
Summary
Dedicated graduate from Fresno Pacific University with a strong background in Social Work. With 16 years of experience passionately working with children and families as a Site Liaison, I have gained valuable professional insights. Now, I am eager to leverage my education and expanded learning experiences to make a meaningful impact in a new role. I am excited to apply my skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of an organization that shares my commitment to improving the lives of others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Liaison
California Teaching Fellows
03.2022 - Current
- Assisting with site operations and reviewing and problem solving employee performance issues when on sites
- Addressed client concerns promptly and professionally, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
- Collaborate with district admin, school admin, parents, staff and students
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Recruit and interview candidates
- Conduct presentations for leadership summits
- Conduct monthly meetings with on site leadership
- Establish intersession programs for ELO funding
- Purchasing and budgeting for programs
- Contributed to successful project outcomes through diligent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills.
- Served as primary point of contact for all site-related matters, streamlining communications for better decision making.
- Assisted in the development of project schedules, contributing to on-time completions and satisfied stakeholders.
After School Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
- Creative problem solving
- Improved site efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Mandatory reporting
- Keep in compliance of COVID 19 protocols
- Provide group and individual behavior with positive management strategies
- Encouraged positive behaviors and positive work culture
- Work with administration, tutors, parents and students to reach goals
- Supervised and engaged group leaders to ensure program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with organizational learning values
- Created a culture of empathy and diversity
- Facilitated group meetings to improve productivity
- Worked with social service agencies to fit the needs of our students
- Coaching of tutors and providing support to fellow leads
- Maintain documentation on tutor and program performance
- Multitask different activities at the same time
- Conflict resolution.
Instructional Aide
Exeter Unified School District
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material in Math lab and later reading lab.
- Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Ran small groups for matha nd reading intervention.
- Aided teachers in designing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Social Worker Intern
Family Service of Tulare County
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Creative problem solving
- Provide clients with termination community resources
- Participated in case management
- Participated in home inspections
- Took training in Trauma informed care
- Performed intakes and assessments
- Plan activities for child advocacy children's group.
Afterschool Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Maintained accurate participation
- Collaborated with outside agencies to fit the needs of our students
- Established relationships with donors
- Provide resources to parents and students when needed
- Facilitate clubs
- Reporting program progress
- Money handling and inventory
- Up to date on food handler certification
- Monitor attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Visalia, CA07.2020
Family Services of Tulare County -
Domestic Violence Training
07.2020
Family Services of Tulare County -
Rape Crisis Training
10.2019
Associates in Liberal Art - Course Work -
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Farmersville High School
Farmersville, CA06.2006
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Interviewing
- Trained in Trauma informed
- Documentation Management
- Training Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Site Liaison
California Teaching Fellows
03.2022 - Current
Instructional Aide
Exeter Unified School District
08.2021 - 03.2022
Social Worker Intern
Family Service of Tulare County
01.2020 - 06.2020
After School Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows
08.2016 - 05.2022
Afterschool Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Family Services of Tulare County -
Domestic Violence Training
Family Services of Tulare County -
Rape Crisis Training
Associates in Liberal Art - Course Work -
College of The Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Farmersville High School