Olga Monsalve
Homosassa,FL
Summary
BA Degree in Psychology and Special Education with experience in working with families of diverse ethnic and cultural groups in the community without being judgement. Highly motivated and compassionate about working and helping with lives and well being of at risk families and individuals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Episcopal Children Services
08.2016 - Current
- Assist in child development, parent education and family support on home visits to multicultural families of infants, toddlers and expectant mothers.
- Complete developmental assessments on infants and toddlers.
- Provide opportunities for families to make informed decisions and create their own family goals.
- Plan for and facilitate parent-child interaction groups and parent support groups.
- Coordinate to develop linkages between other family support service agencies to provide better service delivery to EHS families and advocate for families within the community.
- Conduct screen and assessments with families
- work with families to empower them to engage in problem solving.
- Provide community resources .
- complete documentation such as: health report, face to face report, family lesson plan, multidisciplinary resource team form, monthly report, DRDP child's report.
Early Head Start - Teacher
Childhood Development Services CDS
08.2008 - 07.2016
- Worked with children ages birth to three.
- Assisted in recruiting eligible children to maintain program enrollment.
- Helped to develop at home curriculum activities for children.
- Created lesson plans and documented developmental notes.
- Conducted assessments for young children's development.
- Communicated daily with parents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Colombia
01.1995 - 12.2000
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Education
CDS Child Development Associate
Council Professional Recognition
Citrus County12.2023
Partners For Healthy Baby
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL02.2021
Teaching Strategies: Objective Fo Development And - CDA Child Development Associate
IACET Provider
Citrus County12.2020
Special Needs Appropriate Practices
Florida Department of Children And Families
Citrus County07.2006
Associate of Arts - Psychology
St Buenaventura University
Medellin Colombia05.2000
Skills
- CPR and First Aid Red Cross Certification (Infant and Adult)
- advocate for families
- Healthy Baby Curriculum Certification
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Home visitor certification
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Episcopal Children Services
08.2016 - Current
Early Head Start - Teacher
Childhood Development Services CDS
08.2008 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher
Colombia
01.1995 - 12.2000
CDS Child Development Associate
Council Professional Recognition
Partners For Healthy Baby
Florida State University
Teaching Strategies: Objective Fo Development And - CDA Child Development Associate
IACET Provider
Special Needs Appropriate Practices
Florida Department of Children And Families
Associate of Arts - Psychology
St Buenaventura University
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