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SASHA M. RAMOS MENDOZA

Willimantic,CT

Summary

To serve as a benefit and of great utility to increase the quality and the company, institution or agency for which labors. To be able to collaborate and contribute in the professional development of my coworkers. Promote a continuous professional development through which I can apply my skills and knowledge for the benefit of my workplace.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager, Bilingual

ACCESS Agency
01.2023 - Current
  • Complete a pre-assessment that may lead to a full assessment through the process of customer interview and universal intake
  • Collect customer demographic information and income source (if any) during the intake process
  • Provide crisis intervention support with non-judgment and sensitivity
  • Conduct a competent problem analysis; select services or interventions that are appropriate to help customers attain the desired outcome, or advocate an appropriate referral system to sustain the customer through a crisis
  • Provide mediation with or without rent funds for customers who are in danger of eviction
  • Maintain confidentiality to protect customer records
  • Provide referrals and follow-up to appropriate programs and services provided by Access or other community providers that meet the customers' needs
  • Provide counseling related to; and monitoring, developing, securing, and coordinating services
  • Identify internal and external resources that would enhance an individual or family’s capability to meet goals
  • Advocate for customers to area service providers to assist them in moving forward on the way to meeting their goals
  • Provide SNAP outreach and Program activities (e.g., prescreening, benefits coordination, event and partner information sessions, case management services) in the community to build strong relationships
  • Provide outreach time and effort recordkeeping for monthly submission

Food Pantry Coordinator

Access Community Action Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Work with Access Development Dept. to organize fundraising events for the food pantries.
  • Represent Access at community functions or events for donations to the food pantry
  • Work with other program staff in securing the food needs of their customers
  • Move and lift boxes of food to vehicles and transport them to Access Food Pantries and other Access programs
  • Unload using appropriate safety methods and store according to food safety standards
  • Keep records of all food ordered and received
  • Establish a schedule for rotating foods on the shelves and in cold storage
  • Establish a monthly plan for cleanings of all food storage areas; shelves, refrigerators, and freezers
  • Keep a supply of filled orders for varying family sizes
  • Work with Operations Assistants on accurate record-keeping for the number of people served in each area

Special Ed. Paraprofessional

Windham Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Tutor students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations

- Assist students’ educational needs both individually and in small groups

- Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students’ needs and requirements including IEP goals

- Assess the students using district assessments

- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required

- Monitor students’ progress using district assessments

- Utilize computer to establish and maintain student data

- Facilitate small group math and/or reading instruction determined by the Principal and/or teacher in both pull-out and push-in models

- Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students

- Collaborate with colleagues, students and parents

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents through effective use of progress reports, notes and/or conferences

- Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated

- Compile and maintain learning portfolios and reports of students

- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

- Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways

- Attend meetings and in-services per negotiated agreement

Special Education Teacher

Head Start Program
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Provide service to children with different types of disabilities
  • Make Individualized Educational Plans
  • Work on the IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) together with teachers to work on goals, objectives and skills.
  • Work together with families to provide and model strategies that help improve the child's functioning in the different areas of child development.
  • Work with an Interdisciplinary Team to provide support in different areas of the child's development.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Teacher

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
Guayama, PR
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Francisco A. Garcia Boyrié
Guayama, PR.
06.2003

Skills

  • Constant creativity and spontaneity
  • Organized and responsible
  • Willing to work under pressure, in equipment and under little or no supervision
  • Performance Tracking
  • Community Outreach
  • Records Management
  • Case Management Tracking
  • Case Planning
  • Positive Attitude
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Team Collaboration

References

Available upon request/ FULL AVAILABILITY

Timeline

Case Manager, Bilingual

ACCESS Agency
01.2023 - Current

Food Pantry Coordinator

Access Community Action Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022

Special Ed. Paraprofessional

Windham Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021

Special Education Teacher

Head Start Program
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Teacher

Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico

High School Diploma -

Francisco A. Garcia Boyrié
SASHA M. RAMOS MENDOZA