Migdalia Hernández
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Director of the Parent Educator Program with a strong history of enhancing educational and supportive environments at the Juvenile Justice Center for Families. Expertise in developing and implementing impactful training programs that significantly improved the parenting enrichment initiative. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder communication, consistently delivering innovative solutions that drive organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Parenting Program/CPR Instructor
Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) for Families
Philadelphia, PA
10.2016 - Current
- Recruit, train, and provide support for JJC foster, adoptive, and kinship parents
- Screen, interview, and train all resource parents in acquisition of a licensed and certified home required by PA
- State fundraising efforts dedicated to resource home parents, clients, and employees
- Representative at city wide events, community events, and agency wide meetings
- Conduct compliance audits for the Foster Care Department
- Conduct annual and on demand training as mandated in the following areas: CPR, Parenting, Foster Care, and Adoption
- Coordinate with HR director on required trainings
- Develop individual training curriculum to assist parents with acquiring additional knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the needs of the children in their care
- Interpretation and translation for Spanish speaking families in the Behavior Health Department
Ethnographic Research Assistant (Internship)
Esperanza Academy
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Conduct background research and prepare literature reviews on subject matter
- Prepare questions for community interviews
- Schedule and conduct interviews with community leaders
- Maintain accurate records of interviews by transcribing and then summarizing interviews
- Synthesize interviews into a larger, comprehensive document that weaves in research findings from literature reviews, historical documents, and other resources; summarize and present project findings to project manager and Esperanza leadership
- Attend project meetings; provide progress updates to project manager
Bilingual Parent Educator/Family Social Services
El Concilio
Philadelphia, PA
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Facilitated and was lead instructor on parental and caregiving classes in English and Spanish
- Community outreach to centers, childcare facilities, schools, and other non-profit agencies to recruit participants, and schedule classes
- Served as a resources officer for necessary government and NGO services
- Directed group facilitation of foster parent training
- Served as the community level outreach coordinator for the recruitment of committed community members to provide dire services
- Coordinated with the foster care program in successful parental and caregiver techniques
- Analyzed and conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual budgetary reports
- Conducted compliance audits on Parenting Collaborative guidelines
- Ensured compliance with both internal policies and applicable state and federal regulations and statutes, including mandatory reporting
- CPR Instructor for parents, foster parents, and community members
Education
Ph.D. - Ed.D. In Second Language Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11-2026
Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Studies
La Salle University
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Religion
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2014
Skills
- CPR and AED Proficiency
- Effective Team Leader
- Skilled Verbal Communicator
- Meticulous Attention
- Proficient in Building Relationships
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Experienced Researcher
- Foster Care Staff Development Training
- Certified Family Professional
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Tools
- Parenting Program Facilitation
- Certified in PAN Training
Accomplishments
- Dean's List - Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2013.
- Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.
- Member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society.
- Initiated a leadership role in student activities to raise money for a college scholarship.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ethnographic Research Assistant (Internship)
Esperanza Academy
08.2017 - 11.2017
Director of Parenting Program/CPR Instructor
Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) for Families
10.2016 - Current
Bilingual Parent Educator/Family Social Services
El Concilio
08.2014 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Ed.D. In Second Language Instruction
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Studies
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Religion
La Salle University
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