Lilia I. Vega
San Jose,CA
Summary
Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than 17 years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
08.2007 - Current
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Organized community outreach events, raising awareness about available resources for struggling families.
- Developed individualized service plans for families, resulting in improved well-being and stability.
- Trained new Family Advocates in best practices to ensure consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations while actively identifying gaps in services, thereby bridging the resources to meet family needs.
Head Teacher
Estrella Family Services
06.2002 - 07.2008
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
Education
Child Development
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Community Resources
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Effective Communication
- Case Management
- Family advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Family services
- Family Support
Timeline
Family Advocate
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
08.2007 - Current
Head Teacher
Estrella Family Services
06.2002 - 07.2008
Child Development
De Anza College