Tania Cisneros-Ventura
Tracy,California
Summary
Dynamic bilingual-bicultural mental health therapist and educator with a proven track record in enhancing mental health well-being through collaborative facilitation and evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional collaboration and cultural insights, resulting in improved client engagement and program quality. Skilled in implementing BBS standards and ensuring performance accountability, with a commitment to fostering inclusive mental health practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Coach/ Trainer
Acuarelas Inc
San Francisco, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate trainings to Early childhood educators on topics such Infant/Toddler Foundations seminar and Language development series
- Facilitated a three-unit course in Spanish and English for Family Childcare educators
- Training on Empathy ages 0-5 series
- Provide technical resources to programs who serve children 0-5-year-old
- Work collaboratively with teachers and program leaders for implementation of quality improvement goals
- Responsible for keeping documentation up to date.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas of improvement for individuals or teams.
- Observed practices in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
- Established appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary according to established policies.
Bilingual Spanish facilitator
Community Equity Collaborative
06.2023 - Current
- Bilingual Spanish facilitator for the Rainbow Kids project launched in Spring 2024: Topic: Gender, Love, and Family.
- Partnered effectively with leadership and peers to ensure successful training rollout.
- Collaborated with team members to adapt training content for a Latinx audience
- Facilitated accessibility of Rainbow Kids content through translation.
Private Practice Therapist
Private Practice
01.2018 - Current
- Manage daily functions of private practice to maintain productivity.
- Provided virtual counseling services adhering to established standards.
- Streamlined intake processes while ensuring uninterrupted delivery of therapeutic services.
- Delivered prompt responses to client inquiries across multiple communication platforms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to boost client care.
- Handled dual responsibilities of overseeing clinical sessions and managing contracted teaching duties.
- Applied evidence-based interventions to enhance client engagement.
Bilingual Educator I & Consultant
Tracy Unified School District
Tracy, USA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Supported special education teachers in facilitating lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported academically challenged students with focused individual and group tutoring.
- Communicated observations of student difficulties in learning and conduct.
- Created educational visuals and documentation.
- Created specialized learning plans to support students' individual needs.
- Executes California English Language Development Test across grades TK-5.
- Compiled CELDT data and entered information into California Assessment of Student Performance System.
- Delivered evidence-based parenting programs in both Spanish and English.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions focusing on principles of Child Development.
MFTI - Calworks -Bilingual Mental Health Therapist / Group Facilitator
Westside Community Services
San Francisco, USA
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Facilitated therapy sessions for diverse client needs including individual, group, and family interactions.
- Facilitated therapeutic play sessions between parents and children to address behavioral challenges.
- Conducted assessments during crisis situations to determine appropriate courses of action.
- Organized certified Anger Management and Parenting groups in multiple languages.
- Facilitated vocational consultations, TDM meetings, and IEP sessions for effective support.
- Conducted workshops on career development and job skills for Cal Works attendees.
MFTI
Family Connections
Menlo Park, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed programs in Spanish highlighting strategies for nurturing relationships through better communication.
MFTI
Compass Point
San Francisco, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Created and led Spanish curriculum for Parenting Classes.
MFTI - Parent and Adolescent Therapeutic Solution (PACTS)
Mental Research Institute (MRI)
Menlo Park, USA
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Developed and facilitated Spanish curriculums for Anger Management.
MFTI- Mental Health Specialist/ Consultant and Data Analyst
Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc.
San Francisco, USA
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Delivered mental health consultation to case managers, partnering agencies and team members.
- Delivered dyadic therapy to families affected by domestic violence with children aged 0-5.
- Adhered to FRS and BBS/DPH protocols for record-keeping accuracy.
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops across diverse topics.
- Qualified to facilitate state-certified DHS Parenting and Anger Management courses.
- Developed integrated database to synthesize data from four agencies for trend and needs assessment.
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology/Marital- Family Therapy -
Notre Dame de Namur University
01.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Notre Dame de Namur University
01.2004
Associate of Arts Degree - Child Development and Family Studies
City College of San Francisco
CA, USA01.2001
Skills
- Collaborative Facilitation
- One-on-One Therapy
- Collaborative Healthcare Models
- Implementation of BBS Standards
- Performance Accountability
- Diverse Cultural Insight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Anxiety Disorders - Diagnosis & Treatment, 2007
- Working Effectively with Resistant and Burned-Out Parents, 2007
- Act Raising Safe Kids - Certified Trainer, 2012
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2012
- Brined Puertas Certified Trainer, 2017
- Marriage Family Therapist License (MFT# 109684), 2018
- PITC/ West Ed/ California Department of Education (Program for Infant and Toddler Care), 2011
- Module I Certified Trainer: Social Emotional Growth and Socialization
- Module II Certified Trainer: Group Care
- Module III Certified Trainer: Learning and Development
- Module IV Certified Trainer: Culture, Family and Providers
Languages
- Spanish, Bilingual-Biliterate
- English, Bilingual-Biliterate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bilingual Coach/ Trainer
Acuarelas Inc
01.2024 - Current
Bilingual Spanish facilitator
Community Equity Collaborative
06.2023 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
Private Practice
01.2018 - Current
Bilingual Educator I & Consultant
Tracy Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
MFTI - Calworks -Bilingual Mental Health Therapist / Group Facilitator
Westside Community Services
05.2009 - 07.2012
MFTI
Family Connections
01.2007 - 01.2008
MFTI
Compass Point
01.2007 - 01.2008
MFTI - Parent and Adolescent Therapeutic Solution (PACTS)
Mental Research Institute (MRI)
01.2007 - 12.2007
MFTI- Mental Health Specialist/ Consultant and Data Analyst
Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc.
03.2006 - 09.2007
Masters in Clinical Psychology/Marital- Family Therapy -
Notre Dame de Namur University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Notre Dame de Namur University
Associate of Arts Degree - Child Development and Family Studies
City College of San Francisco
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