Matilde Villegas
San Juan,TX
Summary
Grounded Child Protective Investigator adept at identifying dangers and risks with potential for lasting trauma and injury. Adaptable professional working closely with law enforcement and other partners to promote positive outcomes. Supports youth exiting risky environments and finds appropriate resources. Detail-oriented professional documenting all instances and cases of abuse, neglect and abandonment in compliance with agency rules. Remaining calm, polished and nonjudgmental in stressful situations. Respectful Child Protective Investigator handling emergency placements with ease. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Substitute Teacher
PSJA ISD
Pharr , Texas
04.2022 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
CPS Investigator
State Of Texas
Edinburg, TX
03.2013 - 02.2018
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
UTRGV
Edinburg, TX 12.2010 - 08.2012
Skills
Organizational abilities
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
PSJA ISD
04.2022 - Current
CPS Investigator
State Of Texas
03.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
UTRGV
12.2010 - 08.2012