Open To Work
Rosemary ALejos-RAMIREZ
Seguin,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Proficient Family Advocate known for strong organizational skills and effective communication. Successfully guided families through individualized needs assessments and coordinated health and wellness services, ensuring comprehensive support for children's growth and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Family Advocate
Child Inc. Head Start Program
Austin, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide tailored assistance.
- Facilitated workshops on child development and parenting skills, promoting community involvement.
- Improved parental involvement in children''s education by organizing workshops, trainings, and events focused on child development.
- Monitored child attendance records closely, addressing concerns about absenteeism through direct communication with parents.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of family needs and strengths, developing tailored action plans to address identified areas of concern.
- Supported successful transitions from preschool to kindergarten by sharing pertinent information about each child''s progress with receiving schools.
- Promoted health and wellness among Head Start families by coordinating access to medical, dental, mental health services, and nutrition education programs.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Home Visiting Teacher
Child Inc. Head Start Program
Austin, TX
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with families to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Proactively communicated with parents regarding student progress, fostering a collaborative partnership between home and school in support of each child''s academic success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Relationships and rapport
- Case management
- Family advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Head Start Family Advocate
Child Inc. Head Start Program
08.2014 - Current
Home Visiting Teacher
Child Inc. Head Start Program
08.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Stephen F. Austin State University