My objective is to obtain a position with an organization that helps improve the life of others. I am looking for the opportunity to work in an area where there is room for advancement, enhancement education, and growth. I am a dedicated, motivated, and hardworking individual looking to utilizes my previous employment, collegiate, internship, and community experiences in providing meaningful support/services to children and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/Compliance Officer
Lotts of Learning Academy
03.2022 - Current
Addressed customer inquiries and promptly resolved complaints
Facilitated accounting and payroll functions, managed new hire orientations and oversaw employee relations
Streamlined office processes, regulated communications and standardized filing systems to facilitate smooth operations
Trained new hires in company policies, work processes and job-specific tasks
Performed recordkeeping and document filing tasks to organize important company information
Liaised with regulatory agencies to address audits, compliance issues and ongoing operational requirements
Improved employee skills and increased team value with new training opportunities and empowering leadership
Managed employee performance through disciplining, coaching and counseling.
Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Mental Health Skills Specialist
GDI Enterprises
01.2022 - Current
Job duties include assessing the learning needs of each child, providing skill building training in the home or out in the community relating to the goals and objectives using evidence-based practices and curriculum
Maintain all client documentation adhering to requirement set by the Texas Administrative Code
Utilizes effective listening skills to establish rapport with client/client family to provide emotional support and encouragement and engage family members in the service process
Drove behavioral and trauma-informed interventions per youth treatment plans
Maintained thorough records and produced detailed reports on client visits and histories.
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
LEAD CASE MANAGER
Ascension Child and Family Services
06.2020 - 03.2022
Job duties include serving as liaison between child, homes, schools, family services, guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face adversity
Maintain case history records and prepare reports
Consult with parents, teachers, therapists, and other personnel to determine causes of problem such as misbehavior, and to implement solutions
Develop and review services plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
Ensure foster parent home always remain in compliance with DFPS standards
Liaised with clients to identify barriers and develop goals and action plans
Responded to crisis situations to deescalate and handle severe mental health and behavioral issues.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT TEACHER
Raguet Child Care
08.2018 - 06.2020
Job duties include monitored students progress against goals and report findings to administrations
Maintain welcoming and nurturing spaces with well-organized classroom stations and materials
Built social, emotional, and behavioral skills in children through modeling and positive reinforcement
Trained new team members and focused on ways to exceed performance expectations.
INTERN
Harold's House, Alliance for Children, East Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job duties include serving child victims of sexual and or physical abuse, minimizing their trauma through a team approach in a child friendly environment
Advanced knowledge and improved team support by learning functions of each staff roles
Boosted team efficiency with expert handling of all administrative support needs
Supported team with expert communication (both verbal and written), computer (All Microsoft Office), and organization skills
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
Completed pre-intakes and case related work with little oversight.
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN SCIENCE -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas
12.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES, HUMAN HEALTH PERSPECTIVES -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas
05.2020
Skills
Case Management
Child/Family Advocate
Client recodkeeping
Strategic Planning
Employee Development
Skills specialist
Training and development
Microsoft Office
Problem-solving
Coordination
Certification
CERTIFIED IN MICROSOFT OFFICE
CERTIFIED IN CPR/AED/FIRST AID
CERTIFIED IN BLOODBORNE PATHAGENS
CERTIFIED IN TRAUMA INFOMED CARE
Timeline
Assistant Director/Compliance Officer
Lotts of Learning Academy
03.2022 - Current
Mental Health Skills Specialist
GDI Enterprises
01.2022 - Current
LEAD CASE MANAGER
Ascension Child and Family Services
06.2020 - 03.2022
INTERN
Harold's House, Alliance for Children, East Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT TEACHER
Raguet Child Care
08.2018 - 06.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN SCIENCE -
Stephen F. Austin State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES, HUMAN HEALTH PERSPECTIVES -
Executive Staff Member at LCD Academy - Learning, Caring, And Development AcademyExecutive Staff Member at LCD Academy - Learning, Caring, And Development Academy