Patricia Escarcega
Denver,CO
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience at Family Star Montessori School, adept in staff management and complex problem-solving. Elevated team productivity and customer satisfaction through innovative process improvements and effective communication. Skilled in project management and interpersonal relations, achieving operational efficiency and enhancing team dynamics. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading diverse teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Visitors Supervisor
Family Star Montessori School
08.2002 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Parent Educator
Family Star Montessori School
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
- Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations such as schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and cultural institutions to enhance resources available for clients.
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Conducted informative workshops on topics such as nutrition, child development milestones, stress management techniques for parents seeking additional support or knowledge in specific areas.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family''s needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.
- Facilitated social connections among participants by organizing events and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking within the parent educator community.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems related to healthcare access, special education services, financial assistance, and other supports to improve overall wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention support for families facing challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular monitoring of progress indicators, adapting approaches as needed to maximize results.
- Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Developed culturally sensitive outreach strategies to engage diverse populations within the community, fostering inclusivity in program participation.
- Contributed to increased school readiness among children through ongoing developmental assessments and targeted interventions.
- Improved parenting skills for clients through the delivery of evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Supported parents in establishing routines, setting boundaries, and promoting positive discipline strategies for a harmonious family environment.
- Empowered parents to advocate for their child''s educational needs by facilitating communication between families and school personnel.
- Promoted early literacy development by implementing engaging reading activities and providing educational materials for families to use at home.
- Increased parental confidence in their abilities by offering constructive feedback on observed interactions during home visits and coaching sessions.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Assistant Lead Teacher
Family Star Montessori School
08.2002 - 01.2015
- Maintained open lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the education process, ensuring mutual understanding of goals, progress reports, and any potential issues or concerns related to student achievement.
- Led successful after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, resulting in improved grades and comprehension of course material.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing various teaching techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Boosted students'' confidence and academic success through personalized instruction and feedback.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and performance, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of need within the curriculum and target specific learning objectives for each student cohort.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning community.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices for effective teaching methods.
- Achieved high student satisfaction by providing a supportive and interactive learning environment.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by encouraging perseverance, resilience, and adaptability in the face of challenges.
- Enhanced the overall classroom experience by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
GED -
GED Program At Emily Griffith
Denver, COParenting Safe Children Professional. - Safety Children
EARSEA Training
Denver, CO08.2015
Motivational Interviewing - 34 Hours of Training Conducted By PAT
Parents As Teachers
Denver, CO02.2015
Trained in Montessori Curriculum 0-3 Yrs. - Early Childhood Education
Association Montessori International
Denver, CO01.2015
Center Director Qualify - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO2009
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Development
- Inventory Control
- Staff Discipline
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Project Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Word experience
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Achieved child files by introducing eDocs for family information tasks.
- Documented and resolved staff evaluations which led to to support progress with their skills.
Certification
- CDHS Training - December 10, 2015
- Motivational Interviewing Supervisor Training May 7&14, 2015
- Motivational Interviewing April 2024.
- Child Developing Training July 26, 2016.
- First Aid all ages, CPR, AED training August 11, 2021-2025
- Child Abuse and Neglect Report training August 15, 2023
- Standard Precautions, Including prevention and Control of Infections Diseases and Immunizations August 15, 2023
- Infant Safe Sleep Practice August 16, 2023
Languages
English
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Parent Educator
Family Star Montessori School
01.2015 - 05.2023
Home Visitors Supervisor
Family Star Montessori School
08.2002 - 10.2024
Assistant Lead Teacher
Family Star Montessori School
08.2002 - 01.2015
- CDHS Training - December 10, 2015
- Motivational Interviewing Supervisor Training May 7&14, 2015
- Motivational Interviewing April 2024.
- Child Developing Training July 26, 2016.
- First Aid all ages, CPR, AED training August 11, 2021-2025
- Child Abuse and Neglect Report training August 15, 2023
- Standard Precautions, Including prevention and Control of Infections Diseases and Immunizations August 15, 2023
- Infant Safe Sleep Practice August 16, 2023
GED -
GED Program At Emily Griffith
Parenting Safe Children Professional. - Safety Children
EARSEA Training
Motivational Interviewing - 34 Hours of Training Conducted By PAT
Parents As Teachers
Trained in Montessori Curriculum 0-3 Yrs. - Early Childhood Education
Association Montessori International
Center Director Qualify - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
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