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Tarnesha Lucas

Greenville,MS

Summary

I am a personable and empathetic individual with countless hours of experience as an Advocate, ready to make positive impact in family support services. Possesses foundational understanding of family dynamics and social services, coupled with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering supportive and collaborative environments to enhance family well-being.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent, Family, Community, Engagement Advocate

Metro Action Commission Head Start
08.2021 - 01.2025
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
  • Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
  • Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
  • Managed sensitive cases with discretion, protecting client confidentiality and trust.
  • Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
  • Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
  • Created interrogatory documents and requests for admissions, document productions, examinations and inspections.
  • Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
  • Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
  • Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
  • Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.

Caregiver

Silvia Buchanan
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
  • Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff
  • Taught students counting, letters , shapes and numbers recognition and potty training abilities
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program for 14 students
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
  • Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.

Med D Representative

CVScaremark
10.2015 - 11.2016
    • Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries
    • Answered average of 80 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information
    • Enrolled medicare recipients into Medicare prescription drug plans
    • Educated medicare recipients on Medicare prescription drug plans in their area
    • Processed prescription mail orders
    • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
    • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
    • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
    • Saved clients money by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems

Nanny

The Black Family
01.2008 - 07.2009

Made healthy snacks and meals for 1 children

  • Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
  • Established safe play environment for children
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers
  • Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors
  • Helped develop family's schedule to maintain household order
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.

Assistant Teacher

Just A To Z Academy
04.2007 - 07.2008

Taught students ABCs, 123s and potty training abilities

  • Maintained safety of all students
  • Taught students how to hold and use utensils
  • Changed diapers
  • Kept clean environment for students
  • Established rapport with students, coworkers, parents
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
  • Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
  • Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs
  • Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques

Education

Minor - Criminal Justice

Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Criminal Justice

Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
03.2021

Associate's Of Arts Degree - Human Services

Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Norma C. O'Bannon High School
Greenville, MS
05.1999

Skills

  • Document filing
  • Document review
  • Mentorship
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Crisis support
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Case management
  • Community advocacy
  • Administrative support
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Parent, Family, Community, Engagement Advocate

Metro Action Commission Head Start
08.2021 - 01.2025

Caregiver

Silvia Buchanan
12.2016 - 03.2020

Med D Representative

CVScaremark
10.2015 - 11.2016

Nanny

The Black Family
01.2008 - 07.2009

Assistant Teacher

Just A To Z Academy
04.2007 - 07.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Norma C. O'Bannon High School

Minor - Criminal Justice

Columbia College of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Criminal Justice

Columbia College of Missouri

Associate's Of Arts Degree - Human Services

Columbia College of Missouri
Tarnesha Lucas