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Virginia D. Infante

Miami

Summary

Dynamic professional with a bachelor's and master's degree in special education, offering over 20 years of experience working with individuals with and without disabilities. Proven leadership skills developed over three years, complemented by a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse environments where every individual can thrive. A robust work ethic, passion for the field, and creative problem-solving abilities contribute to a unique skill set that aligns seamlessly with the mission of any organization dedicated to empowering others. Eager to leverage these strengths to make a meaningful impact within the team and the communities served.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist and Business Development Man

JobWorx, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
  • Assisted clients with creating resumes and completing job applications to improve interview chances.
  • Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during their job search, interviews and job placements leading to increased confidence and job retention.
  • Tracked client progress through detailed case notes and regular follow-ups, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Worked closely with government agencies such as workforce centers or vocational rehabilitation teams to maximize client resources and support.

Employment Coach and Business Developer

I Can Living and Learning Center, LLC
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment.
  • Provided employment support for individuals with disabilities including job development, placement and job coaching;
  • Built and maintained relationships with potential and past employers, finding appropriate employment opportunities for individuals supported in the program and making placements accordingly.
  • Developed professionally written plans, client resumes, cover letters, and other internal and external communications; ensuring that services, documentation, support plans, data collection and progress summaries are completed accurately and within designated time frames.

Director of Community Inclusion Initiatives

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (formerly Known as CCDH, INC.)
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw the implementation of project activities to increase the capacity of children’s services providers to include children with disabilities.
  • Served as liaison, scheduled and tracked grant activities to ensure all project goals were met on a timely basis; ensuring program data was collected, entered and reported on a timely basis as set forth in contracts with The Children’s Trust, CSC Broward, Citrus and ELC.
  • Reviewed monthly reimbursement reports to ensure accuracy, as well as providing recommendations regarding allocation of expenses in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Hired and provided programmatic supervision and evaluations of staff; attended meetings and committees to promote project goals; updated website with upcoming events, success stories, trainings and resource materials; coordinated all aspects of project community trainings, semi-annual Meet-Up events and annual Summer Inclusion Training Institute.

Inclusion Specialist

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (formerly Known as CCDH, INC.)
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Responsible for working with programs serving children and youth to increase their capacity to include all children into their programs including those with intellectual, physical, sensory, social-emotional, and other disabilities.
  • Assessed a provider’s inclusion readiness by administering the Inclusion Readiness Tool and conducting observations; working with providers to increase both overall program readiness and individual student inclusion through the provision of trainings, technical assistance, coaching and facilitation of peer learning activities.
  • Conducted training events, attended community events and participated in outreach activities to promote project goals.
  • Recorded accurately and in a timely manner, all data necessary to meet reporting requirements.

Search Engine Evaluator

Leapforce, Inc./Google
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Conducted research, evaluation and feedback on search engine results by measuring the relevance, usefulness and quality of web pages in correlation to predefined queries.
  • Provided comparative analysis of sets of search engine results.

Director and Owner

DownTime Kids, Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Assessed students individual academic levels, creating individualized and tailored lesson plans, and providing one-on-one quality tutoring sessions for students with disabilities both in-office and in-homes.
  • Developed and implemented extra-curricular inclusive workshops for children with disabilities and their families.
  • Maintained personnel files and professional development records of tutoring and workshop learning staff, along with annual budget and expenses.
  • Ensured the facility complied with local, state and federal laws and was a safe and appropriate environment for students.

Educable Mentally Handicapped (EMH) Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2005
  • Created individualized, small and large group lessons plans for all students in all subject areas, aligned with Sunshine State Standards and their IEPs.
  • Established and reinforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
  • Conferred with parents, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
  • Maintained accurate and updated student records, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations;
  • Won the Sallie Mae Rookie Teacher of the Year Award.

Geography Learning Disabilities (LD) Teacher (Temp

Campbell Drive Middle School
01.1999 - 06.1999
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures;
  • Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Updated all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education WithTesol

University of Miami
Miami, FL
08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Mentally Handicapped WithVarying Exceptionalities

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.1999

Skills

  • Job development
  • Attention to detail
  • Record keeping
  • Resume writing
  • Job retention support
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, WordPress, Constant Contact
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Typing 82 WPM
  • Operations management
  • Inclusion strategies

Timeline

Employment Specialist and Business Development Man

JobWorx, Inc.
03.2020 - Current

Employment Coach and Business Developer

I Can Living and Learning Center, LLC
08.2018 - 03.2020

Director of Community Inclusion Initiatives

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (formerly Known as CCDH, INC.)
11.2016 - 06.2018

Inclusion Specialist

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (formerly Known as CCDH, INC.)
08.2015 - 11.2016

Search Engine Evaluator

Leapforce, Inc./Google
05.2013 - 08.2015

Director and Owner

DownTime Kids, Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2007

Educable Mentally Handicapped (EMH) Teacher

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2005

Geography Learning Disabilities (LD) Teacher (Temp

Campbell Drive Middle School
01.1999 - 06.1999

Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education WithTesol

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science - Mentally Handicapped WithVarying Exceptionalities

Florida International University

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