Communicative Family Advocate with respect for diverse values and cultures. Determined professional with more than 7 years of experience supporting families with children and fostering strong partnerships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer, Member
Seattle
Children’s Hospital Child Life.
School Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
08.2023 - Current
Enhanced student engagement by incorporating project-based learning methods and hands-on activities.
Played an active role in the planning, organizing, and execution of school-wide events such as Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Graduation ceremonies, fostering community engagement and involvement.
Championed diversity initiatives within the school community by promoting inclusive practices and celebrating cultural differences.
Served as the primary liaison between school personnel and district officials, ensuring clear communication of expectations and needs.
Organized successful fundraising events to provide additional financial support for school initiatives.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs students and instructors.
Teacher
St. Luke School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
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.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2019 - 08.2020
Guided a project with the school Director to create an actionable community information system that provided families with access to support and funding available in the greater Seattle community.
Created and produced a Post-Covid end-of-the-year staff video that connected the heart-felt exit of the 50+ families and 12 teachers from our school.
Led a teaching team to create a nurturing environment to meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child through love and play within the classroom.
Facilitated and partnered with 15+ families to support, guide and share in their child's growth and development.
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans to support the foundation for cognitive, physical, and emotional development of each child.
Managed and created a system of virtual learning sessions for the children to support an at-home learning environment.
Advising Assistant
North Seattle College
09.2014 - 06.2015
Greeted students with a warm smile and welcoming attitude.
Operated multi-line telephone in a professional, yet efficient manner.
Scheduled appointments on the phone and in person.
Assisted advisors with educational tasks.
Guided students with registering for classes and providing information about various programs and degrees.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
Skills
Behavioral support
Mental health awareness
Critical Thinking
Lesson Planning
Motivating students
Student Engagement
Growth Mindset
Child Development
Community Engagement
Timeline
School Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
St. Luke School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2019 - 08.2020
Advising Assistant
North Seattle College
09.2014 - 06.2015
Volunteer, Member
Seattle
Master of Science - Early Childhood
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
North Seattle College
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