Ximena Laz
6 Fairway Street,DE
Summary
Dedicated leader in Family and Community Services with a prestigious Head Start program. Bringing ongoing passion for serving families across diverse communities. Over a twenty-year tenure with Head Start, successfully coordinated the implementation of family services programs, benefiting over 600 children and families annually through collaborative efforts with State agencies. Contributions include executing engaging family activities, contributing to program planning and policy development, and providing comprehensive training. Instrumental in driving enhancements to the Head Start program through evaluations, self-assessments, community assessments, and strategic planning. Active employee of CFF Head Start, participating in recruitment, hiring processes, employee training, and onboarding. Also responsible for conducting performance coaching and evaluations for financial coaches. Excited to continue professional journey in assisting children and families with a nationally recognized corporation that prioritizes community service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Engagement Manager
Children and Families First
04.2020 - Current
- I serve as the leader of Family and Community Services within a distinguished Head Start program. I possess a deep-seated passion for supporting families across various communities.
- Throughout my twenty years of service with Head Start, I have successfully coordinated the implementation of family services programs that have positively impacted over 600 children and families annually, in collaboration with various state agencies.
- I have also executed family engagement activities, program planning, policy development, and training to be a part of the program
- My main contribution to our Head Start has been various enhancements through evaluations, self -assessments, community assessments, and strategic planning
- I am an active employee of our CFF Head Start participating regularly in recruitment, hiring process, employee training, and onboarding
- I also conduct performance coaching/evaluations for financial coaches
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of engagement services, leading to improved performance metrics.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones, resource requirements, and deliverables to provide clients with a clear roadmap for success.
- I am looking forward in continuing my professional journey in the realm of assisting children and families with a nationally recognized corporation which main purpose is to serve the community
Child Care Initiative Financial Coach Manager
$tand By Me
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Stand By Me establishes partnerships with Head Start and numerous private and nonprofit childcare centers across Delaware to provide personal financial coaching for staff and the families we serve
- I currently supervise two Financial Coaches in Kent and Sussex counties
- $tand By Me is committed to promoting financial health as a fundamental component of the overall well-being of all Delaware residents
- Since its establishment in 2011, $tand By Me has successfully assisted more than 38,000 Delawareans in achieving their financial objectives
- Stand By Me establishes partnerships with Head Start and numerous private and nonprofit childcare centers across Delaware to provide personal financial coaching for staff and the families we serve
- Collaborates with clients and coaches to develop customized investment portfolios.
State Family Service Coordinator
Telamon Corporation
01.2002 - 04.2020
- Manage the Family Services Program by developing and analyzing high-quality data to support the implementation of effective family engagement practices that yield positive outcomes for families and enhance children's readiness for school
- Oversee the coordination of family engagement activities, medical / health related services and the execution of the parent curriculum as stipulated in the Head Start Performance Standards
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of codified Head Start State Performance Standards
- Conduct research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations regarding the parenting curriculum to ensure compliance with Performance Standards while monitoring the fidelity of its implementation
- Additionally, coordinate and organize the 'ERSEA' components, which encompass Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance
- Establish contracts and interagency agreements with community service providers to improve the local delivery of comprehensive services to children and families
Family Service Specialist
Telamon Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2002
- I diligently prepared intake and enrollment applications, ensuring that every detail was meticulously documented to accurately capture eligibility information
- This thorough approach resulted in a remarkable 100% enrollment rate
- Each day, I conducted comprehensive monitoring of attendance, systematically tracking student participation and proactively following up on any absences to maintain an average daily attendance rate of 85%
- Furthermore, I facilitated vital referrals for families seeking a diverse range of services from both public and private agencies, including medical and health referrals
- This initiative ensured that families received necessary medical care and assistance in obtaining health insurance while effectively In addition, my responsibilities included close collaboration with staff, clients, and representatives from various community agencies to efficiently organize and implement enriching community activities that fostered engagement and support for all stakeholders involved
Education
B.S. - Behavioral Science
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE01.2004
Skills
- Fully Bilingual (Spanish-English)
- Parent and staff training facilitator
- Child Plus
- COPA
- Shine Insight
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PPT
- 20 Years of management experience
- Family Service Credential Trainer (CESA 5)
- Stakeholder relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Parents as Teachers
- Early Care Leadership & Management
- Family Service Credential
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Engagement Manager
Children and Families First
04.2020 - Current
Child Care Initiative Financial Coach Manager
$tand By Me
01.2014 - Current
State Family Service Coordinator
Telamon Corporation
01.2002 - 04.2020
Family Service Specialist
Telamon Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.S. - Behavioral Science
Wilmington University
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