Seasoned foster care team member with expertise in case management, reporting and court proceedings. Detail-oriented and hardworking with an organized nature and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
Cornerstones Of Care
08.2023 - Current
Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
Attended proceedings and testified for [Number] reunification and permanent placement cases.
Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
Acted as advocate for children in [Number] court settings.
Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
Elementary School Teacher
Raymore-Peculiar School District
08.2016 - 05.2023
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Elementary School Teacher
Belton School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Elementary School Teacher
Raytown School District
08.2008 - 05.2014
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
05.2008
Skills
Trauma experience
Individualized Service Planning
Professional boundaries
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Case Planning
Records Management
Foster parent support
Court Testimony
Child Advocacy
Written and verbal communication
Community Outreach
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
Cornerstones Of Care
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Raymore-Peculiar School District
08.2016 - 05.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Belton School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Raytown School District
08.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Central Missouri
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