Susana Sandoval Sanchez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Head Start Family Advocate at Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment, excelling in family engagement and data collection. Proven ability to enhance child development through tailored action plans and community resource navigation, fostering strong relationships and promoting well-being among families. Committed to confidentiality and ethical practices.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Family Advocate
Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment Pace
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and establishing strong relationships with parents.
- Supported successful transitions from preschool to kindergarten by sharing pertinent information about each child''s progress with receiving schools.
- Monitored child attendance records closely, addressing concerns about absenteeism through direct communication with parents.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities for parents related to early childhood development best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of family needs and strengths, developing tailored action plans to address identified areas of concern.
- Improved parental involvement in children''s education by organizing workshops, trainings, and events focused on child development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of family interactions and progress toward goals in accordance with program guidelines.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Managed a caseload of Head Start families efficiently and effectively, ensuring timely completion of required tasks and thorough follow-up on identified areas for support.
School Psychologist
Instituto Maria Teresa
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Psocologist
Sistema Para El Desarrollo Integral De La Familia
07.1992 - 12.1999
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to identify students' needs, facilitating tailored support plans.
- Facilitated supportive school culture, advocating for policies that prioritize student mental health and well-being.
Education
Family Development Certification - Family Development
Los Angeles Office of Education
Los Angeles CA05-2025
Infant-Toddler Courses - Child Development
El Camino Collage
Torrance, CA08-2024
High School Diploma -
Torrance Adult School
Torrance, CA08-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychologist
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico, DF08-1993
Skills
- Data collection
- Family engagement
- Confidentiality practices
- Child development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Start Family Advocate
Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment Pace
10.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Instituto Maria Teresa
07.2002 - 07.2003
Psocologist
Sistema Para El Desarrollo Integral De La Familia
07.1992 - 12.1999
Family Development Certification - Family Development
Los Angeles Office of Education
Infant-Toddler Courses - Child Development
El Camino Collage
High School Diploma -
Torrance Adult School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychologist
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
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