Mayra Berumen
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate parent advisor with extensive experience supporting families, including those in foster care and those facing trauma. Skilled in conducting home visits, providing parent coaching, and delivering developmental assessments using DRDP and ASQ-3. Adept at coordinating resources and services for families, including mental health support and social services. Experienced in managing caseloads, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to improving the well-being of children and families through education, advocacy, and community resources. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and foster positive, nurturing environments for children and parents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Specialist
Options For Learning
Baldwin Park, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Enrolled families and managed certification and re-certification for program eligibility.
- Coordinated with management and parents to secure child placements; maintained and updated the waiting list.
- Verified family eligibility and needs, ensuring accurate and confidential documentation.
- Calculated parent fees and reviewed attendance records for a caseload of 90-160 families.
- Supported parents with challenges related to employment, schooling, childcare, and providers.
- Facilitated social service, counseling, health, and special education referrals for families.
- Assisted in planning and executing parent education programs to promote active involvement.
- Ensured compliance with State Funding Terms and Conditions for relevant programs.
- Maintained organized and accurate records in the database while safeguarding confidentiality.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Foothill Family Service
El Monte, CA
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Conducted weekly 90-minute home visits for pregnant mothers and children ages 0-3, following the "Parents as Teachers" curriculum.
- Worked closely with families and children in foster care who experienced trauma and had open Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) cases, offering trauma-informed support.
- Conducted developmental assessments using DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) and ASQ-3 (Ages and Stages Questionnaires).
- Provided families with resources, parent coaching, and support services; linked families to mental health resources when needed.
- Attended ongoing training, webinars, and workshops to stay informed on best practices, and made presentations to share insights and updates with the team.
- Completed child abuse reports as necessary, following all mandated reporting protocols.
- Organized monthly socialization activities to enhance parent-child bonding and support families’ role as primary nurturers.
- Maintained thorough documentation and compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards, integrating all services with health, nutrition, family services, and special services components.
Project Expert II
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented educational plans for Early Head Start (EHS) programs, integrating developmental assessments and curricula (DRDP, ASQ’s, Creative Learning).
- Supported children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth per Head Start Performance Standards.
- Conducted daily health checks and environmental assessments, ensuring safe learning environments.
- Collaborated with teachers and coordinators to support children with disabilities and individual educational goals.
Co-Lead Teacher
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for a class of 25 students.
- Assisted the Lead Teacher in maintaining an organized, safe learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized support when needed.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Engaged parents through regular communication about student performance and behavior.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new teachers within the school district.
- Created meaningful experiences that promoted physical, emotional, intellectual growth among students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Self-motivated, with high energy, and initiative
- Strong communication skills (child- and parent-oriented)
- Skilled in inspiring, comforting, and building self-esteem in children
- Excellent work ethic, and sound time management skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Knowledgeable in child welfare and development standards
Timeline
Parent Specialist
Options For Learning
07.2024 - Current
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Foothill Family Service
11.2019 - 05.2024
Project Expert II
Mt. San Antonio College
01.2018 - 11.2019
Co-Lead Teacher
Mt. San Antonio College
08.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Grand Canyon University
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