Patricia Gomez
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional with several years of experience in School settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Coventry Christian School
Pottstown, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure student success.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
Nelly Mae Coach
Independent Contract
, CT, MA, ME
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported New Bedford, MA, and Westbrook, ME school district initiatives.
- Collaborated with district leaders and coaching team to identify next steps.
- Facilitated student meetings, as well as student and parent meetings, to identify challenges and areas for improvement.
- Presented on program initiatives at stakeholder meetings.
- Kept accurate documentation of district meeting and progress
- Reported on district progress
Study Circles Coordinator
Derby Early Childhood Counsel
Derby , CT
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Organized, coordinated, and facilitated study circle meetings.
- Conducted presentations on the Study Circle Initiative to local community councils and high school staff.
- Assisted participants in establishing and accomplishing goals for community change within 1 year.
- Collaborated with The Derby School District and staff to implement the Study Circle initiative within the local high school.
- Established and maintained relationships with parents and community stakeholders.
- Conducted program presentations, reports, and program updates to The Derby School climate committee, The Early Childhood Task Force, Family Committee, and Derby Leadership meetings.
- Worked in collaboration with Everyday Democracy in terms of organizing, developing, and facilitating trainings.
- Trained School Staff and Students as Facilitators of Dialogue to Change Program.
- Co-Facilitated Dialogue to Change feedback informational sessions to school staff.
Valley Kids Belong Program Assistant
The Parent Child Resource Center
Derby , CT
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Organized and coordinated FASTWORKS family outings and community service projects.
- Interviewed parents through the Family Assessment tool.
- Co-Facilitated Social Skills groups, Triple P Positive Parenting group and Families and Schools Together (FAST) program.
- Provided referrals and community recommendations to families.
- Conducted and tracked all program outreach attempts.
- Enrolled students and families into programs.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff to implement programs and identify appropriate intervention methods.
- Maintained student charts.
Parent Educator
The Parent Child Resource Center
Derby, CT
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Weekly client home visits
- Established parenting goals and next steps with clients
- Taught parents various behavior management strategies.
- Facilitated referral meetings with community health providers and clients.
- Collaborated with clients, mental health support staff, and DCF workers to support clients in reaching their individual goals.
- Attended Case Conference meetings with The Department of Children and Families (DCF) gatekeeper and DCF case workers
- Maintained client files and progress notes
Family Advocate
YMCA Head Start
Meriden, CT
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted families with obtaining resources such as medical care, housing, food, and employment opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients by providing ongoing support through regular check-ins or phone calls.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services and other specialized services.
- Maintained accurate records of all client contacts including documenting progress notes into an electronic database system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Provided case management services to families in need of assistance.
- Assessed risk factors within a family environment in order to determine appropriate interventions necessary for safety. Maintained a caseload of 34 families.
- Facilitated weekly Care Management meetings with teachers.
- Coordinated and conducted intakes and new parent registration.
- Developed Individualized Family Partnership Agreements.
- Provided community resources to families.
- Conducted home visits.
- Maintained case notes.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern CT State University
New Haven, CT01-2013
Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with students, teachers and stakeholders
- Effective Collaboration
- Work with diverse populations to identify needs and support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Coventry Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Nelly Mae Coach
Independent Contract
08.2016 - 06.2017
Study Circles Coordinator
Derby Early Childhood Counsel
06.2016 - 07.2016
Valley Kids Belong Program Assistant
The Parent Child Resource Center
03.2013 - 05.2015
Parent Educator
The Parent Child Resource Center
03.2013 - 08.2014
Family Advocate
YMCA Head Start
10.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern CT State University
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