Zayda Alberto
Summary
Dedicated Family Services Specialist with experience supporting children and families through enrollment, case management, and community resource coordination. Skilled in building strong relationships with families, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and promoting child development, health, and family engagement. Committed to providing compassionate support and connecting families with the resources they need to succeed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Services Specialist
GCCSA
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated access to community resources for families in need.
- Led workshops on parenting skills and resource navigation for clients.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in SHINE database.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
Head Start Teacher III
GCCSA
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Head Start curriculum standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Collaborated with parents and families to enhance children's learning experiences and outcomes.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and individualized educational plans.
Second Grade Teacher
Bilingual School Maranatha
Honduras
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Human Resources Manager
Lst
Honduras
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200-employee company.
Pre-K Teacher
Florencia Bilingual School
Honduras
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Second Grade Teacher
Bilingual School Maranatha
Honduras
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Incorporated Santillana technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Brilliant Minds School
Honduras
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Adult Education Teacher
New Horizons School
Honduras
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
Education
Master of Child And Adolescent Psychology - Psychology
Esneca Business School
Lleida, España02-2022
Montessori Pedagogy - Pedagogy
Esneca Business School
Lleida, España02-2022
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Psychology
National Autonomous University of Honduras
San Pedro Sula Honduras04-2015
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Active Participation
- Professional ethics
- Confidentiality practices
- Case recordkeeping
- Teamwork
- Self-awareness
Certification
Family Service Credential
Portage Project – CESA 5
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
GCCSA
03.2024 - Current
Head Start Teacher III
GCCSA
09.2023 - 03.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Bilingual School Maranatha
02.2022 - 04.2022
Human Resources Manager
Lst
11.2017 - 03.2020
Pre-K Teacher
Florencia Bilingual School
02.2016 - 11.2016
Second Grade Teacher
Bilingual School Maranatha
02.2015 - 11.2015
High School Social Studies Teacher
Brilliant Minds School
01.2012 - 11.2014
Adult Education Teacher
New Horizons School
06.2008 - 11.2010
Master of Child And Adolescent Psychology - Psychology
Esneca Business School
Montessori Pedagogy - Pedagogy
Esneca Business School
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Psychology
National Autonomous University of Honduras