Teresa Vasquez-Leyva
Whittier,CA
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish programs goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to organization's success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor (Home-Based Supervisor)
Children's Institute, Inc.
02.2019 - Current
- Manage quality and effectiveness of services delivered through regular supervision and monitoring of client care documentations
- Support assigned staff to provide high quality of services in partnership with families
- Assure program requirements are completed by staff in a timely manner
- Monitor staff productivity and program requirements by conducting monthly reports
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of client charts, home visit observations and solicitation observations
- Conduct monthly supervisor with staff, coach staff as needed
- Conduct monthly parent meetings
- Harbor a professional, positive, and comfortable relationship with clients, families, and work-related personnel
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
- Assist with community resources for healthcare and mental health.
- Coach team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provide technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Keep program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Collaborate with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Track and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Develop and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Establish and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Monitor program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Refer clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet their needs.
- Conduct outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Collaborate with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participate in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Coordinate individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Create successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Evaluate employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Home Visitor
Children's Institute, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Conducted client intakes explaining program guidelines, HIPPA regulations, child abuse laws/regulations, and completing appropriate agency and funders forms
- Conducted weekly home visits to provide positive parent child interaction activities and to support and educate families on child development and positive parenting practices
- Assessed families for case management needs and link families to requested resources
- Acted as client advocate during critical appointments such as IEP meetings, Regional Center assessments, and any other significant meetings
- Documented weekly visits through Stronger Families database
- Harbored professional, positive, and comfortable relationship with clients, families, and work-related personnel.
Case Manager
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided case management services to over 60 clients in order to improve client symptoms and behaviors
- Assessed families for case management needs, research, and link families to requested resources
- Established and foster partnerships with local community organizations to provide clients with quality resources
- Exceeded weekly service billing quotas of 35 hours
- Tracked case management services through detailed case notes approved by the Department of Mental Health
- Conducted client intakes explaining treatment program, HIPPA regulations, child abuse laws/regulations, and completing appropriate Department of Mental Health intake forms
- Assisted in facilitating six month and annual updates to re-assess client's treatment goal
- Provided client translation during intakes, updates, medical updates, and school meetings when necessary
- Acted as client advocate during IEP meetings, Regional Center assessments, and other significant school meetings
- Harbored a professional, positive, and comfortable relationship with clients, families, and work-related personnel.
Infant Teacher
World Tots Los Angeles
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Responsible for closing duties of the school
- Educating and supervising children's indoor and outdoor activities
- Planning weekly lessons that align with the creative curriculum
- Establishing children's portfolios and goals on a continuous basis
- Communicating with parents on an ongoing basis regarding their child's development
- Classroom organization.
Infant Specialist
Inland Early Steps Services Inc.
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided at home services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays
- Document child's learning progress by creating daily case notes and progress reports
- Follow each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to assure each child's goals are met
- Participated in monthly trainings where information and strategies were covered
- Created weekly schedules discussing time and location of services.
Area Manager
The Community College Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directly oversee tutoring staff and monitor service to over 100 students eligible for free tutoring under No Child Left Behind
- Collect weekly paperwork from tutors documenting service, ensure completion of paperwork requirements, and submission to parents, schools, and district as needed
- Interview, hire, and train new tutors in large groups and one-on-one
- Review and approve all Student Learning Plans and provide tutors with the appropriate instructional material required to begin tutoring service
- Attend district-provider meetings throughout California to contract with school districts and provide free tutoring to eligible students
- Attend provider fairs sponsored by school districts and distribute information to parents interested in enrolling for service
- Maintained a professional, positive, and comfortable relationship with parents and students
- Document and inform parents of student progress
- Administered pre and post assessments.
Tutor
The Community College Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided at home tutoring/mentoring to 'at-risk' youth as well as students with special needs
- Document student learning progress by creating daily case notes and progress reports
- Participated in bi-weekly tutoring fairs promoting TCCF tutoring services to parents within LAUSD schools
- Create availability schedules discussing the location and time parameters of tutoring sessions.
Teacher Assistant
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Directly worked with Kindergarten through 5th grade students in a classroom setting including English Language Learners and Special Education
- Assisted teachers with small groups in order to help students with learning strategies
- Assisted teachers, school administrator and staff with maintaining control of assigned classes to ensure a suitable learning environment, both in classrooms and on school grounds.
Education
Master in Early Childhood Education -
National University
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
Master in Education - Best Practices
National University
Los Angeles, CA01.2018
B.A. Child Adolescence Development -
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Outlook
- Google Docs
- Internet Explorer
- Google Chrome
- Staff Evaluation
- Referral Coordination
- Hiring and recruitment knowledge
- Reporting Requirements
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Program Supervisor (Home-Based Supervisor)
Children's Institute, Inc.
02.2019 - Current
Home Visitor
Children's Institute, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2019
Infant Teacher
World Tots Los Angeles
07.2013 - 10.2013
Infant Specialist
Inland Early Steps Services Inc.
02.2013 - 05.2013
Case Manager
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
01.2013 - 03.2015
Area Manager
The Community College Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Tutor
The Community College Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2011
Teacher Assistant
Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2011
Master in Early Childhood Education -
National University
Master in Education - Best Practices
National University
B.A. Child Adolescence Development -
Cal State University Northridge
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