Monica Almanza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experience with Region 19 ESC, specializing in early intervention and developmental disabilities. Proven track record in developing customized training programs and effectively managing caseloads. Exceptional organizational and listening skills drive successful outcomes for clients and families, ensuring adherence to individualized education plans and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
El Paso Center for Children
El Paso, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Provide family and individual sessions to parents, children, and youth.
- Provide coping skills, defense mechanisms skills, and teach/coach effective communication skills.
- Carry a caseload and successfully meet my target metrics on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate family support services and resources for diverse client needs.
- Conduct assessments to identify family strengths and challenges effectively.
- Facilitate family workshops on parenting skills and family dynamics for clients.
- Advocate for families, ensuring access to essential services and support systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and service providers.
Regional coordinator
PEN PROJECT
El Paso, US
02.2022 - 02.2023
- As a Regional Coordination, I assisted parents via zoom and in person.
- I taught, guided, advocated, and trained parents on how to read and understand an IEP, and how to research IDEA.
- Coordinated regional training sessions for staff development and best practices.
Education Consultant
self employed
El Paso, US
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Coach developmental Specialist in areas such as challenging behaviors, ADHD, and building routines for their clients.
- Developed customized training programs for diverse educational Professionals.
- Researched educational trends to inform strategic planning and decisions.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and iterative improvement processes.
- Advised Early Intervention Specialist on curriculum development and strategic planning.
Early Intervention Specialist/Case Manager
Region 19 ESC
El Paso County, US
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: El Paso County, TX
- As an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS)/ Case manager my duties were to engage parents in their child's intervention plan to meet goals pertinent to to their child's needs.
- Developed individualized education plans for children with developmental delays.
- Collaborated with families to identify support needs and resources.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's progress and needs.
- Implemented early intervention strategies in diverse learning environments.
- Provide referrals, make sure the IFSP's were being followed as documented.
- I also, met caseload delivery target numbers and expectancy on a monthly basis.
- As an EIS, I provided Specialized Skills Training (SST)-strategies by teaching and coaching parents of children 0-3 years old.
- Also, by working together as a team to achieve areas of delays, with the families-while using the coaching model.
- I would create goals as part of reaching children's milestones and intervention plans using Specialized Skills Training protocol.
- I also-participated in the evaluation/assessment process-using the BDI Battelle protocol-to determine eligibility, guided and assisted parents in transition services (part B)-IDEA with the local Local Education Agency (LEA's).
- Serviced clients on my caseload face to face, via phone, or/and remotely.
- El Paso County, TX
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, US
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted students with daily routines and provided educational strategies to meet academic goals.
- Supported students with special needs in daily learning tasks.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
Bilingual Preschool Teacher
Home Education Livelihood Program (HELP)
Chaparral, US
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Taught Bilingual pre-k students.
- Provided lesson plans in a timely manner.
- Completed assessments direct and indirect observations using Ages and Stages questionnaires.
Substitute Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
Chaparral, US
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Taught students according to lesson plans and provided students with academic tools to complete their work in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education/ Instructional Specialist
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary:Education And Behavioral Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2009
Skills
- Special Education
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Teaching
- Co-Teaching
- Early intervention
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational skills
- Exceptional listening skills
- Interactive conversational skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Great team player
- Punctual
- Documentation
- Caseloads time management
- Tutoring
- Case Management
Certification
Service coordinator /Case management/ EIS Certification, 05/15, 05/24
Languages
SPANISH, Fluent
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Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
El Paso Center for Children
04.2024 - Current
Regional coordinator
PEN PROJECT
02.2022 - 02.2023
Education Consultant
self employed
02.2019 - 02.2022
Early Intervention Specialist/Case Manager
Region 19 ESC
08.2014 - 02.2019
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Ysleta Independent School District
01.2012 - 08.2014
Bilingual Preschool Teacher
Home Education Livelihood Program (HELP)
09.2009 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
08.2004 - 07.2009
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education/ Instructional Specialist
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary:Education And Behavioral Studies
The University of Texas At El Paso
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