Sofia Ortiz
San Dimas,CA
Summary
Compassionate Family Specialist adept at managing caseloads with efficiency and productivity. Specialize in developing family service plans, crisis intervention strategies, and facilitating inter-agency collaboration. Equipped with strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, and empathy to navigate complex family situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Educator / Behavioral Support Specialist
South Coast Community Services
Rancho Cucamonga, California
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized instruction and behavioral support to children with autism, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
- Develop and implement learning plans focused on self-regulation, social skills, and adaptive behavior using PBS and ABA techniques.
- Partner with families to extend learning and regulation strategies beyond the classroom.
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions to ensure continuous growth.
Family Specialist
South Coast Community Services
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with social workers and multidisciplinary teams to create treatment plans that fostered emotional stability and encouraged healthy development.
- Delivered behavioral and emotional support to children and families, including those in foster care, through tailored intervention strategies that enhanced their resilience.
- Facilitated in-home and community sessions to strengthen coping skills and ensure placement stability.
Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Class
Fairplex Child Development Center
Pomona, CA
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised and nurtured children aged infant to 6 years in classrooms of 25+, promoting social-emotional and cognitive growth.
- Designed and facilitated educational activities supporting motor and social skills.
- Organized and executed kindergarten showcase event to celebrate student achievements and foster parent engagement.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address developmental milestones and set goals.
Philanthropic Coordinator / Media Manager
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led annual La Verne "Jumpathon," a high-impact philanthropic event raising over $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, demonstrating event planning and community engagement skills.
- Event Planning and Design: Coordinated the annual "Latex or No Sex" seminar raising over $500 and focusing on health education through visually engaging presentations and marketing materials.
- Awareness Campaigns: Organized the "Clothesline Project," an event aimed at raising awareness about sexual assault, abuse, and bullying. Created visual displays and materials to support the cause, attended by over 400 people.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, Specialization in Special Needs
University of La Verne
La Verne05-2024
Skills
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- HIPAA compliance training
- Multicultural recovery practices
- Essentials of quality improvement
- Working with LGBTQ children and youth
- Diversity and inclusion training
- Assistive technology strategies
- In-person crisis intervention
- Boundaries and treatment relationship[
- Special needs advocacy
- Collaborative team management
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet, Classroom)
Languages
Native English / Proficient Spanish
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
Philanthropic Coordinator / Media Manager, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, 01/01/21, 08/01/23, Led annual La Verne 'Jumpathon,' a high-impact philanthropic event raising over $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, demonstrating event planning and community engagement skills., Event Planning and Design: Coordinated the annual 'Latex or No Sex' seminar raising over $500 and focusing on health education through visually engaging presentations and marketing materials., Awareness Campaigns: Organized the 'Clothesline Project,' an event aimed at raising awareness about sexual assault, abuse, and bullying. Created visual displays and materials to support the cause, attended by over 400 people.
Timeline
Special Needs Educator / Behavioral Support Specialist
South Coast Community Services
01.2025 - Current
Family Specialist
South Coast Community Services
01.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Class
Fairplex Child Development Center
07.2022 - 01.2025
Philanthropic Coordinator / Media Manager
University of La Verne
01.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, Specialization in Special Needs
University of La Verne