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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
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Masters
of Arts,
Education-Adult Education, University of Phoenix (anticipated graduation Nov.
2007)
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Bachelors
of Arts, Child
Development, Cum Laude, California State University Northridge,
1998
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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
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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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