Maritza Lara
Arleta,CA
Summary
To obtain a position as an advocate for children and their families where I can utilize my experience in providing resources and support families in need, to enhance the development and well-being of children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Educator
El Nido Family Centers
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, parenting styles and living conditions of children in the program.
- Developed individualized plans for each family based on their needs and preferences.
- Counseled parents on discipline strategies that are age-appropriate and effective.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, health care services, childcare options and job training programs.
- Educated families about available early intervention programs for infants at risk of developmental delays or disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress throughout the duration of service delivery.
Family Advocate Intern
Child Care Resource Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Program Supervisor
LA's Best
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicate with children”s parents or guardians about daily activities, behavior, and related issues
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents’ or guardians’ attention.
Interim Site Coordinator
LA's Best
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided outreach and enrollment services for LA’s BEST Program
- Communicate effectively with staff, administrators, and parents/guardians
- Supervise, plan,organize and participate in the enrichment and recreation of school programs
- Discuss challenges that may arise at the site and find solutions
Program Worker
LA’s BEST
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Gained knowledge on how to communicate with students, create activities to connect with students in a social, emotional, and educational way
- Supervised and assisted a group of 20 students ranging from grades K-5
- Facilitated safe enrichment activities, with a meaningful learning objective to promote life-skills
- Facilitated activities which promoted student engagement
- Created a safe and positive environment which contributed to child's learning and enrichment activities experience
- Supervised activities and events, including field trips, ensuring safety.
Education
Bachelor’s - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University
Northridge 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School
Arleta06.2018
Timeline
Parent Educator
El Nido Family Centers
06.2023 - Current
Family Advocate Intern
Child Care Resource Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Program Supervisor
LA's Best
06.2022 - 01.2023
Interim Site Coordinator
LA's Best
04.2022 - 06.2022
Program Worker
LA’s BEST
01.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor’s - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School