Rachel Minnaar
ALBUQUERQUE
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the client. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with clients and community partners, and utilizing community resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Resource Specialist
McCurdy Ministries
03.2025 - Current
- Connected families with community resources, strengthening their support networks and access to essential services.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans for families, resulting in improved overall wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed case files, ensuring accurate documentation of services provided and progress made.
- Coordinated referrals to specialized services, expediting the provision of targeted support for families in need.
Program Coordinator
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinates educational and vocational opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Teaches, develops and designs Pre-ETS curriculum to fit program outcomes and support individual needs.
- Manages DVR Pre-ETS reporting and other administrative duties.
- Provides direct supervision and trains AmeriCorps members to perform functions specified in service agreement.
Assistant Coordinator
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in coordinating educational and vocational opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in developing Pre-ETS curriculum to fit program outcomes and support individual needs.
- Assisted Coordinator in monitoring member documentation, managing Pre-ETS reporting and other administrative duties.
- Provided direct supervision of AmeriCorps members in absence or as assigned by Coordinator.
Contact Center Information Specialist
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided information and assistance related to services and programs in general call queue.
- Informed customers about student resources, college events, and programs, campus locations, housing, social support services and Disability Resource Center.
- Performed variety of administrative support functions, which included updating database records; Salesforce and Banner student systems.
Employment Specialist / AmeriCorps Service Member
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught, developed and facilitated high-quality online synchronous and in-person instruction daily based on Pre-ETS curriculum.
- Provided support to members and participants at their internship sites.
- Wrote vocational assessments and daily progress notes using Therap.
Special Education Teacher
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Instructed students using research and evidence-based instructional strategies and curriculum.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior and utilized behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Managed and implemented IEPs, assessed student performance and tracked their progress.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate of Completion - Alternative Secondary Education Licensure
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2021
Master of Arts - Religious Studies, Disability Services and Theological Education
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL05.2014
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Special Collections
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Religion and Philosophy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2007
Certification
- Level 1 K-12 Rehabilitation Counseling License, June 2023-2026, NM Department of Education
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP), ASPtE August 2023-2026
Timeline
Family Resource Specialist
McCurdy Ministries
03.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Coordinator
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
08.2021 - 08.2022
Contact Center Information Specialist
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
11.2020 - 08.2021
Employment Specialist / AmeriCorps Service Member
MANDY'S FARM VAMOS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM
10.2019 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Religious Studies, Disability Services and Theological Education
Chicago Theological Seminary
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Special Collections
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Religion and Philosophy
Western Michigan University
Post-Degree Certificate of Completion - Alternative Secondary Education Licensure
Central New Mexico Community College
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