Wendy Garcia
Roseville,CA
Summary
Experienced Family Engagement Advocate dedicated to improving family outcomes through effective communication and education. Proficient in data analysis for health reporting and fostering relationships with families and community resources. Demonstrates a commitment to advancing family engagement strategies for optimal support.
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagement Advocate
Head Start
01.2008 - Current
- Provided weekly home visits to families providing maintenance of health and developmental reports.
- Responsible for parent education on a variety of topics to include: health, dental, development and nutrition.
- Supporting parents with family engagement, health services, and enrollment.
- Responsible for ongoing communication with center staff to ensure families’ needs are supported.
- Responsible for data analysis and data entry for maintenance of center reporting, this included keeping children health reporting current within state standards.
- Responsible for the coordination and presentation of parenting classes.
- Responsible for coordination and teaching of English classes within the community.
- Maintenance of caseloads and ensuring data was kept current including medical and dental management.
- Ensuring social service benefits were delivered.
- Preparing bilingual written communications and reports and assisting child care staff in developmental observations and reporting.
- Spanish translation with families and staff during critical situations.
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living which included: using the toilet, bathing and washing, dressing.
- Assisted with various other tasks such as recreational and social activities.
- Provided assistance to residents who had limited mobility by helping them walk or transporting them in wheelchairs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
University Univer GuadalaJara
MexicoAssociates degree - Child Development, Liberal Arts
Sierra College
Rocklin, CABachelor’s degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft programs
- Family engagement strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Case tracking and follow-up
- Community resource coordination
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Family Engagement Advocate
Head Start
01.2008 - Current
Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
University Univer GuadalaJara
Associates degree - Child Development, Liberal Arts
Sierra College
Bachelor’s degree - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College