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Stacey Nongueskwa
Harbor Springs
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Summary
Compassionate Early Head Start Home Visitor Teacher skilled in crisis intervention and family advocacy. Proven track record in developing individualized support plans and facilitating impactful parenting workshops.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Delica Doula Services
Harbor Springs
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth.
- Provided postpartum education on infant care and maternal wellness.
- Educated parents on infant care basics, enhancing their confidence in diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing.
- Assisted parents in developing effective feeding routines and sleep strategies.
- Assisted parents in establishing feeding routines and sleep strategies.
- Guided parents in navigating newborn challenges with confidence and reassurance.
- Maintained a calm environment to promote relaxation during labor.
- Facilitated effective communication between medical staff and clients during labor and delivery, ensuring clarity and reassurance.
- Improved communication between families and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Enhanced communication between families and healthcare providers to improve coordination and support for clients.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing.
- Communicated with family members about the progress of labor or any other changes that may occur during pregnancy or the postpartum period.
- Developed relationships with doctors, midwives, and nurses to provide optimal care for clients.
- Developed relationships with doctors, midwives, and nurses to provide optimal care for clients.
- Developed relationships with doctors, midwives, and nurses to provide optimal care for clients.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing.
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Offered practical assistance with meal preparation and household organization.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and soothing.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Developed relationships with doctors, midwives and nurses in order to provide optimal care for clients.
- Guided parents in navigating newborn challenges with confidence and reassurance.
- Provided continuous emotional and physical support to families during birth, promoting a positive birthing experience.to,,
Early Head Start Home Visitor Teacher
LTBB Head Start -Inter Tribal Council of MI
Pellston
09.2017 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess child development and identify family needs, fostering positive outcomes for families.
- Developed individualized plans tailored to children and families based on assessments.
- Delivered parenting education and support to strengthen family engagement.
- Assessed family needs and resources through comprehensive home visits.
- Facilitated parent education workshops on child development topics.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate family needs and develop tailored support plans.
- Advocated for families to access needed services and benefits.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including referrals for mental health services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support child well-being.
- Provided guidance on health, nutrition, and effective parenting strategies to families.
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional growth by attending trainings or conferences relevant to early childhood education.
- Organized monthly activities within the Early Head Start Program such as field trips or special events in order to promote socialization among participants.
- Assessed family functioning using Family Assessment Form to identify specific areas for improvement.
- Engaged in reflective practice sessions on a regular basis in order to reflect on successes and areas needing improvement within my job performance.
- Facilitated group meetings with parents and other early head start staff members to discuss topics related to infant and toddler development.
- Utilized technology platforms such as Zoom or Google Classroom for virtual home visits and video conferencing.
- Collaborated with health care professionals to ensure that all children received timely screenings and immunizations.
- Identified and referred families to appropriate agencies based upon their specific needs.
- Educated families on community resources available for additional support services.
- Monitored parent participation at program meetings and events to enhance engagement in children's development.
- Supported families in developing goals related to parenting styles, communication strategies, and discipline methods.
- Kept family and children assessments current and updated portfolios for each child daily.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for clients and family members to address special concerns.
- Interviewed clients alone and with families to determine what services would best address needs.
- Established educational activity calendars for families and maintained monthly educational activity calendars regularly for families
- Coordinated with community resources to enhance service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of family progress and services provided...
- Supported parents in making key educational plans and decisions for children.
- Ensured that all program policies and procedures were followed during home visits.
- Performed many home visits to evaluate client communication, cognition, mood, and behavior.
- Processed family enrollments and developed productive relationships with parents in order to strengthen roles.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Reviewed and analyzed violent crime reports to identify crime trends.
- Supervised volunteer personnel, delivering in-depth training and mentoring.
- Collaborated with counselors and psychologists to complete psychological evaluation reports.
- Delivered compassionate client services, ensuring assigned clients maintained eligibility for vital social services.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions, enhancing support networks for individuals and promoting community engagement.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.and
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI06-2028
Skills
- Infant care techniques
- Parenting education
- Birth preparation
- Crisis support
- Postpartum support
- Labor support
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Soothing strategies
- Family engagement
- Emotional support
- Personalized planning
- Sibling support
- Maternal support
- Partner support
- Family integration
- Family adjustment
- Communication facilitation
- Wellness advocacy
- Cultural awareness
- Decision support
- Bonding techniques
- Spinning Babies techniques
- Relaxation techniques
- Emergency support
- Child development
- Postpartum guidance
- Empathy development
- Dependability
Timeline
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Delica Doula Services
03.2023 - Current
Early Head Start Home Visitor Teacher
LTBB Head Start -Inter Tribal Council of MI
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bay Mills Community College