MARIA PEREZ-DELUNA
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Enthusiastic Home-Based Educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of the Family Services Coordinator role. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the University Of Southern California, School of Early Childhood Education, Head Start Program and experienced Home-Based Educator with over seven years of experience in the EHS Home-Based Program for University Relations at The University of Southern California. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction, as maintaining a relationship with families is a priority. Creative Educator offers over seven years of experience developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and family support, as the program's purpose is to support parents in taking on the role of the child’s first teacher. Provide parents with information about child development and role-model educational activities designed to promote the child's ongoing development. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring child's development, and organizing case files. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Family Services Coordinator Interim
University Of Southern California, USC
10.2022 - Current
- Assists in the preparation and updates annual service plan as it relates to the Home-Based option.
- Supports to ensure performance standards are met as it relates to the Home-Based Option.
- Confers with appropriate staff and Parent Policy Council regarding services and events related to Home Base and facilitating program activities.
- Provides ongoing group and individual training for Home-Based Educators as it relates to delivery of services to families and children in accordance with Performance Standards and Agency Mission Statement.
- Assists in all service areas providing staff training, consulting, providing resources, and facilitating activities.
- Is liaison between Administrative staff, Home-Based staff and Home-Based parents.
- Assists in recruitment on a yearly basis.
- Assists in referral procedures to ensure follow-up services are provided to families and or children.
- Facilitates and provides assistance in conducting of the parent involvement activities.
- Responsible for Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance of families in the Early Head Start Program.
- Responsible for the Family Partnership Process within the Early Head Start program.
- Tracks timely follow-up on all referrals.
- Collects all service area reports and distributes to appropriate staff.
- Provides data to service area Coordinator in regard to the functioning of staff and families within the Home- Based Option and service delivery.
- Assures accuracy and completeness of ongoing confidential record keeping by Home-Based Specialists.
- Assists in the training of the Home-Based staff in the use of child assessments, family assessments, lesson plans, DRDPs, and any necessary or optional forms which impact services to individual families or groups of families.
- Responsible for knowledge of forms, documentation, and procedures for all service areas.
- Meets with Home-Based Educators to provide updated agency information, one on one support to facilitate resolution to situational problems, provides resources and training.
- Monitors documentation required by the Home-Based Option (weekly lesson plan, socialization plans, attendance, sign in sheets, family activity logs) in addition to follow up needs in all service area documentation. The Family Service Coordinator will Supervise the day to day activities of the Home-Based Educators and EHS Family Advocate.
- Monitors documentation required by the Home Base Option (weekly lesson plan, socialization plans, attendance, sign in sheets, family activity logs) in addition to follow up needs in all service area documentation.
- Conducts Home Visits with Home-Based Educators and provides feedback to staff for purposes of their professional development in program defined competency areas and job description responsibilities on a weekly.
- On an as needed basis, the EHS Family Service Coordinator will serve as substitute for a Home-Based Educator's caseload.
- Enhances family well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and creating tailored service plans.
- Improved access to community resources for families, through establishing strong partnerships with local organizations.
- Increased parental involvement in children''s education by organizing workshops and seminars on relevant topics.
- Ensured timely delivery of services by monitoring progress and adjusting case plans as needed.
- Promoted child safety and welfare by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to address concerns effectively.
- Contributed to the development of program policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practices.
Home-Based Educator
University Of Southern California
01.2017 - Current
- Fostered child curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities for parent-child engagement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about communication; Joined Communications Committee as representative for Home Base,
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children and parent-child engagement
- Collaborated with parents and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate, engaging lesson plans.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss child's development and progress as measured by tools such as GOLD- Teaching Strategies
- Completed child assessment reports on a quarterly basis to notify parents of strengths and areas of development.
- Managed caseload of 12 families; placed referrals for developmental disabilities when needed.
- Adapted new curriculum and lesson plans to changing families' needs to increase engagement by 80%.
Document Reviewer Translator/Spanish Interpreter
Bird Marella P.C.
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Analyzed available information and data to inform audit review process.
- Used electronic systems for data entry, tracking and analysis.
- Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation.
- Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent for closing.
- Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
- Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
- Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
- Prepared documents for projects in accordance with project manager, team or client specifications.
- Reviewed document management protocols and user activities against internal records policies and document management standards.
- Assisted with document troubleshooting and recovery of corrupt documents and files.
- Maintained legally compliant, highly secure and user-friendly content to facilitate smooth use by internal and external stakeholders.
- Modified and maintained tools to support operations and business process creation using Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Excel and Access capabilities.
Preschool Teacher
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured students
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
- Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Preschool Teacher, Education
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Taught an average of 25 children per school year
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Assisted and supervised 25 children through the entire school day.
Preschool Teacher
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Taught average of 20 children per school year
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences two times during school year.
Preschool Teacher
Rosemead School District
09.1994 - 06.1998
- With 20 years in Early Childhood Education
- Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved
- Strong collaborator l Experience with special-needs students l Tailoring curriculum plans l Student-centered learning l Outstanding social skills l Positive reinforcement l Age-appropriate lesson planning l Creative imagination stimulation l Certified Preschool Teacher l First Aid and CPR certified l Lesson planning l Conflict resolution techniques l Organized l Running after-school programs l Spanish tutor l Articulate and well-spoken l Flexible l Works well under pressure l Accurate and detailed l Fast learner l Personable and friendly l Cheerleading coach l Sports enthusiast l Child psychology knowledge l Bilingual in Spanish l Adept at working with special needs children l Self-sufficient l Dependable, l Assisted and supervised 25-30 children through entire school day
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Established daily routines that were easy for children to follow
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Los Angeles, CA1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Gadsden High School
Anthony, NM1993
Skills
- Experience in community mobilizing, outreach, and public speaking
- Knowledge of local community resources
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards
- Proficient computer skills with PCs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher)
- Teamwork and time management
- Ability to work independently and manage multi-tasked work environment
- Ability to effectively problem solve, handle crises, and work with low-income families in a human service setting
- Willingness and ability to approach individuals from various backgrounds and ethnicities in many environments to discuss program services and opportunities for enrollment in an empathic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional manner
- The ERSEA Coordinator is primarily responsible for recruiting families into the Early Head Start/Head Start program, ensuring they meet the eligibility and selection criteria, are accurately enrolled, and monitor attendance
- The ERSEA Coordinator plans, implements, and organizes the eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and assignment functions by Head Start Performance Standards and requirements
- Monitors ERSEA data and files for enrolled families
- Provides Community Resources to Team and Families
- Individualized Lesson Plans for each family
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED: completed 9/19/2022 by American Red Cross
- CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification
- Parents as Teachers Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EHS Family Services Coordinator Interim
University Of Southern California, USC
10.2022 - Current
Home-Based Educator
University Of Southern California
01.2017 - Current
Document Reviewer Translator/Spanish Interpreter
Bird Marella P.C.
01.2014 - 12.2016
Preschool Teacher
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
08.2009 - 02.2012
Preschool Teacher, Education
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
08.2003 - 12.2006
Preschool Teacher
Hollywood Presbyterian Children's Center
09.1999 - 06.2001
Preschool Teacher
Rosemead School District
09.1994 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Gadsden High School
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