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Stephanie Garcia

Albuquerque

Summary

Motivated psychology graduate currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW), with hands-on experience in early childhood education, behavioral support, and community services. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Passionate about promoting child development, emotional well-being, and family advocacy. Seeking to apply psychological and social work knowledge in a setting that supports personal growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Open Skies Healthcare
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
  • Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client''s unique needs and goals for improved quality of life.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
  • Advocated for clients' needs with other service providers, securing additional support and interventions when necessary.

Teacher Assistant

La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, incorporating new strategies into the classroom as appropriate.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Parish
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
  • Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Busser

La Barraca
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12-2024

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
12-2022

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • Disability awareness
  • Individualized support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Client advocacy
  • Excellent communication
  • Family engagement
  • Organizational skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Open Skies Healthcare
02.2025 - 05.2025

Teacher Assistant

La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2025

Childcare Assistant Teacher

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Parish
09.2021 - 08.2022

Busser

La Barraca
08.2020 - 10.2020

Master of Arts - Social Work

New Mexico Highlands University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Central New Mexico Community College