Manager Service

N I C H E LL E B E A R D

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a

Manager, Social Worker, Caseworker, Mentor, Educator,

Teacher, Youth Specialist, or Behavior Specialist for a

Social Agency or a School District.

EXPERIENCE

2012-Present Texana MHMR

Service Coordinator/Case Manager

Coordinate services for children and families. Provide

service, planning, monitoring, and crisis prevention.

Provide case management to

individuals with developmental disabilities, anger issues,

environmental

issues, and dysfunctional issues. Conduct behavioral

assessments. Person

directed plans for adults and for children in foster care.

Complete and submit documentation of clients files

according to Federal and State

guidelines. Maintain an open line of communication with

clients,

community contacts, and school contacts. Maintain

confidentiality of

clients files. Responsible for submitting documentation,

assessments, and reports within a timely manner. Conduct

home assessments. Coordinate

Educational Plans, Environment Plans and home studies to

meet State

and Federal guidelines. Conduct home visits, school visits,

and Day Habitation visits. Develop community and outreach

partnerships.

2004-2012 Kandy Stripe Academy

(H.I.S.D. Charter)

Lead Teacher 4th Grade

Teach reading, writing, spelling, language art, science,

social studies,

and math. Facilitate training and workshops. Work with "At

Risk"

children to help develop them socially and emotionally.

Serve as a

Mentor for teachers and students. Serve as a Behavior

Specialist

Student Council Assistance. Address social, economic and

academic

needs related to behavior issues. Increase individual self-

esteem and

team building character education.

2000-2003 Neighborhood Centers Inc. - Head Start

ISD Site Manager

Oversee Collaborative Head Start program in the Alief and

Houston ISD. Collaborate with principals and district

committees to implement Head Start program goals,

objectives in collaboration with appropriate personnel

(nurse, counselor, and ISD teacher). Supervise, monitor

and support Head Start teaching staff. Support, plan, and

coordinate activities with Family Service Workers. Assist

families with (Chip) application. Participate in the

monthly parent meetings. Facilitate monthly staff meeting

with Head Start teachers. Perform quarterly observation of

teachers in the classroom. Schedule monthly meetings with

the principals. Establish and maintain open communication

skills with all Head Start staff. Conduct home visits and

home studies to build parent child relationships with

teachers to establish communication with families.

2000. Central Gulf/ECI

Case Manager III

Provide case management services. Monitor and revise

services available to children/families. Serve as member

of an Interdisciplinary Team. Facilitate and coordinate

delivery of services for children/families. Evaluate

living situation and monitor parent/child interaction.

Address problems and identify concerns and priorities of

parents and children. Assist with curriculum planning.

Provide developmental instruction to enhance the child's

development skills. Act as a Child Advocate.

Provide consultation with Day Care provider and Pre-School

regarding progress. Identify special needs through health

screening. Assist families at ARD meetings with the school

district and Head Start programs. Provide group

counseling, parent conference, and act as a liaison to help

with community agencies and schools. Provide a setting for

learning to +

help with problem-solving issues. Facilitate support groups

to increase individual self-esteem and team building

skills. Provide crisis intervention and generate solutions

to problems. Assess Foster homes and adoptive parents and

conduct home studies. Provide individual service plans to

families.

1997. King 'N' Queen Christian Academy

Principal

Supervise seven teachers. Monitor teachers in the

classroom. Facilitate parent meetings/conferences.

Plan/coordinate "After School Activities." Monitor

children with special needs. Provide consultation to

parents. Assist teachers in teaching guidance-related

curriculums. Comply with minimum standards. Maintain a

positive and effective relationship with both students and

parents. Address academic, social, and emotional concerns

of students. Enable parents to become active participants

in their child's education to help support and enhance the

ability to learn effectively. Administer and interpret

student tests. Participate in developing individual

education plans for Special Education. Empower

teachers/parents to help students become successful in

learning.

1994-1995 Nursery Rhymes Children's Center

Assistant Director

Greet parents. Assist teachers with curriculums.

Coordinate activities for "After School Program." Provide

support parent groups for single parents. Taught reading

and phonics classes. Support and enhance successful

learning environment for students and supervised five

teachers.

1994. Women and Family Shelter

Case Manager Assistant

Process paperwork and develop service plans. Record daily

shift reports. Plan and coordinate activities for all

residents. Assist with parent groups. Provide community

outreach.

1993 Children's Protective Services

Caseworker Assistant - Internship

Conduct home studies and case studies. Make assessment of

children(s) homes and surrounding environment. Make home

visits and school visits. Caseload involved physical,

sexual, and drug/alcohol abuse.

1992. Southwest Preparatory School

Pre-K Teacher

Taught reading, writing, phonics, addition and subtraction.

Coordinate activities for students.

1990. Neighborhood Centers

Teenage Parent Counselor

Help teenage parents find jobs through community resources.

Develop service plans. Provide a helping relationship

with teenage parents. Provide routine monitoring of

parent/child interaction. Provide youth support groups.

Assess human behavior. Provide individualized

accommodation plans to "at risk" problems that may occur.

EDUCATION

1988-1994 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Major: Social Work

Minor: Child Psychology

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Certification: Early Intervention Specialist

2005-2006 LE TOURNEAU UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE ADULT

AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Completion of Teacher Education

Core Curriculum

2012. CAPELLA UNVERSITY

Major:

Psychology With Specialization In Child

Adolescent Behavior

Degree:

Master of Science In Psychology

TRAINING

Teen Parenting Child Abuse Decision

Making

Mid-Management Test-Taking Parent Group

Family Groups Life Skills Teacher

Involvement

Dyslexia Parent Education

Character Education

WORKSHOP

Crisis Intervention Social Theory

Social Development Guidance/Counselor

Family Support Groups Language

Therapy/Confidentiality

Ethnic Groups Stress Management

Child Development Human Growth Development

Special Education

Writing

EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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