Maria Hulse
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Friendly Parent Liaison consistently works with parents, coordinates volunteer resources and improves channels of communication. Good problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Experienced working as intermediary between staff, faculty and parents. Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than [Number] years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Liaison
The City Of Waterbury BOE
Waterbury, CT
12.2014 - Current
- Organized parent volunteers to support school activities and program needs.
- Coordinated documentation between parents and educators.
- Presented talks to families, administrators and community groups outlining support and service opportunities.
- Provided strategic counseling to parents or guardians with difficulty in raising children and developed corrective action plans.
- Offered parents information on available program resources such as Google training, Parent Square and PowerSchool.
- Documented parental involvement and submitted reports with details.
- Used strategies such as school newspaper and online methods to update parents with latest information.
- Instructed parents in school processes, academic programs and available resources.
- Facilitated positive and proactive communication between families and educational staff.
- Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with community and family members to build productive academic environments that enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
- Helped develop special programs, events and workshops to inform and better involve parents.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Parent Involvement Coordinator
NVCC Gear Up
Waterbury, CT
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 200 students and 50 instructors.
Paraprofessional
The City Of Waterbury BOE
Waterbury, CT
08.2005 - 05.2014
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTAssociate of Applied Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Briarwood College
Southington, CT06.1997
High School Diploma -
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury, CT06.1994
Skills
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Report Documentation
- Volunteer Program Resources
- Professional Development
- Community Integration
- Budget Balancing
- Effective Listening
- Community Resource Coordination
- Event Planning
- Parent Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Team Meetings
- Special Events
- Family Needs Assessments
- Community Engagement
- Home Visits
Bilingual
Speak and read Spanish
Timeline
Parent Liaison
The City Of Waterbury BOE
12.2014 - Current
Parent Involvement Coordinator
NVCC Gear Up
06.2014 - 11.2014
Paraprofessional
The City Of Waterbury BOE
08.2005 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Briarwood College
High School Diploma -
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
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