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Education, Training Development & Consultation

Adult Life Skills ~ Child Development ~ Referrals ~ Social Services

 
 
Diligent, goal-oriented, and a passionate professional: Dedicated educator with over 9 years experience in the social services field instructing adults and children in life-skills and professional skills, continuously recognized for initiative, professionalism, and organization.   
 

  EDUCATION

o        Masters of Arts, Education-Adult Education, University of Phoenix (anticipated graduation Nov. 2007)
o        Bachelors of Arts, Child Development, Cum Laude, California State University Northridge, 1998
o        Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies, Moorpark College, 1996
 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 
Work & Family Life Educator
Zeiders Inc. (DOD contract) 2007
  • Plan, organize and conduct trainings on a variety of life-skills and child development topics
  • Counsel individuals on job search and career choices
  • Develop monthly community activities to commemorate recognition months
  • Conduct outreach presentations to military community
  • Coordinate and lead Military Kids' Club in two local public schools
 
Resource & Referral Specialist
Child Development Resources 2001-2006
  • Coordinated and presented trainings and workshops for child care community 
  • Supervised and tracked training progress of project participants
  • Planned, prepared, and presented activity ideas to child care providers
  • Planned and implemented new training projects
  • Provided customer service and technical assistance
  • Conducted outreach presentations at community events
  • Supervised a resource/toy library serving 1800+ members;
  • Supported individuals through state-licensing process
  • Processed state-funded grants and background clearances
 
Preschool & Elementary Educator
First Baptist Day School 1998-2001
  • Developed lessons and led activities for preschool aged children
  • Provided developmentally appropriate opportunities for students learning
  • Assisted parents/children with positive home-school transition
  • Planned and taught grade level lessons to students
  • Assisted in the development of improved grade level standards and report cards
  • Provided quality parent-teacher relationships
 
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
~ Camarillo YMCA- Campaign for Youth- Campaigner
~ American Cancer Society- Team Captain
~ Girls Scouts of Tres Condados- Troop Leader
~ Various Organizations- Parent Volunteer

"It is better to fail at something you love than to succeed at something you hate."
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