Victoria Vanek
Bartlett,TEXAS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Compassionate Head Start Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in family support services, early childhood education strategies, and community resource coordination. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively meet diverse family needs. Ready to leverage interpersonal skills to foster positive outcomes for children and families in any setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
Bartlett, United States
03.2014 - Current
- Taught children ranging from ages 6 weeks-4 years old, with 9 years in the 3 to 4 year old class.
- Completed weekly Individualized Lesson Plans and Observations on all children.
- Completed monthly conferences/center visits with parents to discuss child's goals, progress, and/or concerns.
- Have experience in dealing with special needs/behavioral students in class. (Includes working along side speech and occupational therapists) Following IFSP's/IEP's
- Collaborated with other agencies involved in cases of child abuse or neglect.
- Completed paperwork related to reports of child abuse or neglect.
- Observed family dynamics during home visits with families at risk for maltreatment issues.
- Attended mandated reporter training sessions and seminars.
- Provided referrals for community services as needed for families affected by child abuse or neglect.
Child Protective Service Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
Belton, United States
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducted investigations related to child abuse and neglect cases
- Collaborated with law enforcement and other agencies to ensure child safety.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations
- Testified in court hearings as a witness in child protection cases.
- Removed children if findings found necessary and placed into Foster Care.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05.2013
High School -
Bartlett ISD
Bartlett, Texas05.2009
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior/Classroom Management
- Child & Family Advocacy
- Case documentation/management
- Child safety
- Family assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Mandated reporting
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
03.2014 - Current
Child Protective Service Investigator
Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelors of Social Work -
Stephen F Austin State University
High School -
Bartlett ISD