Robin Menefee
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Mental Health Program Specialist with a proven track record at AKA Head Start, excelling in quality improvement and client advocacy. Expert in documentation and fostering teamwork, I enhance family care through trauma-informed practices, achieving positive outcomes. Committed to building strong relationships and ensuring child and staff safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Heath Program Specialist
AKA Head Start
El Cajon, CA
08.2009 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved patient care and support services.
- Prioritized client safety by enforcing strict confidentiality policies and adhering to ethical guidelines in all interactions with patients and families.
- Spearheaded quality improvement efforts across all aspects of the program, leading to consistently high client satisfaction ratings and positive outcomes.
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in mental health, continually refining program offerings to provide cutting-edge care.
Teacher
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
La Mesa, CA
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Teaching Credential - Family And Community Services
National University
Riverside08.1996
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
SDSU
San Diego, CA05.1996
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Family support
- Supervisory skills
- Quality improvement
- Behavioral assessment
- Referral coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Mental Heath Program Specialist
AKA Head Start
08.2009 - 04.2016
Teacher
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
09.2006 - 08.2009
Teaching Credential - Family And Community Services
National University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
SDSU