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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
Arleta
06.2018

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
Maritza Lara