Highly motivated and compassionate professional seeking a fulfilling role in an organization that serves families. Dedicated to providing unwavering support and advocacy for children and families to thrive.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Agent
Experior Financial Group
Montague, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provided personalized service to clients by phone, email, or in-person meetings.
Maintained records of client information, including policies and payment history.
Educated clients on various types of life insurance policies available in the market.
AGRITOURISM MANAGER
Shasta Meditation Retreats
Mt Shasta, CA
01.2014 - 08.2023
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Youth Development Professional
Peer Forward/ College Summit
Miami, FL
06.2010 - 09.2013
Facilitated seasonal programming for high school students in low performing school districts of Miami-Dade County.
Assessed individual needs of youth to develop appropriate plans for their development and educational goals.
Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth that are preparing to attend college.
SPECIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School
Florida
01.2010 - 01.2013
Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
Conducted assessments of student abilities to determine appropriate services and accommodations.
Created a positive learning environment that encourages the development of social skills and self-esteem.
Early Childhood Special Needs Educator
New York City Department Of Education - PS 307
Brooklyn, NY
09.2001 - 06.2002
Experienced classroom teacher providing specialized education to children of drug-addicted parents in a rehabilitation program.
Assisted with the development of daily routines and activities suitable for each child's level of growth and development.
Collaborated with parents, foster parents, case workers, teachers and other professionals to ensure that all educational goals were met.
Parent Services Director
Little Sun People, Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Facilitated parenting classes, workshops and family events to assist parents in maintaining healthy and aware parenting practices.
Developed and implemented parent involvement programs.
Facilitated meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers and other professionals to discuss student issues.
Meditation Retreat Facilitator
Life-Coaching Service
Faciliated Meditation Retreat experiences in the forests of Mt Shasta.
Education
DUAL MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION
Touro University, Graduate School of Education
01.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Columbia College Chicago
01.1998
Skills
Case Management
Counseling
Communication
Cultural Competency
Timeline
Life Insurance Agent
Experior Financial Group
01.2023 - 06.2024
AGRITOURISM MANAGER
Shasta Meditation Retreats
01.2014 - 08.2023
Youth Development Professional
Peer Forward/ College Summit
06.2010 - 09.2013
SPECIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Early Childhood Special Needs Educator
New York City Department Of Education - PS 307
09.2001 - 06.2002
Parent Services Director
Little Sun People, Inc
Meditation Retreat Facilitator
Life-Coaching Service
DUAL MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION
Touro University, Graduate School of Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS