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Noelia Gonzalez-Salas

Venice,CA

Summary

As an Advocate and Educator for 25 years I'm looking to growing by bridging the gap between developmental challenges and successful milestones. I believe as a Family Support Specialist I will be looking forward to providing resources to these families. This in turn will help the parent and the child. I am ready to help Frank D. Lanterman team achieve these company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutrition Assistant 1

Lundquist Institute of Biomedical Innovations
Los Angeles
05.2005 - Current

Provide individual nutritional,breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and health education to WIC Program participants, and counsel participants utilizing motivational interviewing and other participant centered education (PCE) techniques as appropriate.

Refer WIC Program participants or parents/guardians as appropriate to the Nutrition Assistant or Degreed Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/ Nutrition Assistant, and Community Health and Social Service agencies, according to agency protocols.

Enter data in the Women, Infants,and Children (WIC) Web Information System Exchange (WIC WISE) database according to established policies and procedures.

Facilitate group nutrition,breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and health education sessions for WIC program participants, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support group, utilizing appropriate PCE techniques.

Child Development Specialist

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 01.2025

Implemented Early Child Development screening activities and provide direct assistance and referrals to participants with child development concerns.

Collaborate with Regional Center,Lanterman,and LAUSD.

Entered Ages & Stages Questionnaire(ASQ) forms in ASQ online Database

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess child progress and implement effective interventions.

Facilitated engaging educational activities that fostered social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.

  • Advocated for children's needs within the community by building partnerships with families and local organizations.

Preschool Teacher

The Growing Place Preschool
Santa Monica, CA
10.2000 - 12.2003
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans promoting cognitive and social development in preschoolers.
  • Facilitated daily classroom activities, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns.
  • Utilized creative teaching methods to enhance children's learning experiences through play-based education.

Education

No Degree - Dietetics

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2028

No Degree - Child Development Specialist

Lundquist Institute/ Harbor UCLA
Los Angeles, CA

Lactation Educator - Breastfeeding

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
09-2025

WIC Nutrition Assistant 1 - Nutrition

California Department of Agriculture
Los Angeles, CA
05-2006

Medical Assistant - Medical Laboratory Science

Bryman College
CA
06-2004

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06-2004

Preschool Teacher Associate - Preschool Teacher

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Coordinated resources and services for families with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges
  • Conducted assessments to identify family needs and facilitate appropriate
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, talent for delivering outstanding services, enhancing client satisfaction with an emphasis on fostering positive interactions

Timeline

Child Development Specialist

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation
11.2021 - 01.2025

Nutrition Assistant 1

Lundquist Institute of Biomedical Innovations
05.2005 - Current

Preschool Teacher

The Growing Place Preschool
10.2000 - 12.2003

No Degree - Dietetics

California State University, Los Angeles

No Degree - Child Development Specialist

Lundquist Institute/ Harbor UCLA

Lactation Educator - Breastfeeding

University of California, Davis

WIC Nutrition Assistant 1 - Nutrition

California Department of Agriculture

Medical Assistant - Medical Laboratory Science

Bryman College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science

Santa Monica College

Preschool Teacher Associate - Preschool Teacher

Santa Monica College