Outreach Specialist Coordinator

GAIL WILLIAMS

602-***-**** · **************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to pursue a career in the field of International Youth Education and Foreign Travel. Building on my extensive experience working with youth in South America I recognize the importance of cultural exchange for adolescents as it promotes exploration, expands awareness and cultivates a cultural understanding that recognizes the humanity of all people.

CURRENT POSITION

Nueva Esperanza – Neighborhood Ministries Phoenix, AZ

Lead Teacher – Bi-lingual

September 2019- present

Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.

Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials, may include: textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.

Utilize the NE curriculum to ensure compliance with national academic standards.

Individualize lesson plans to meet each student academic level.

Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction with Educational Director to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).

Tanner Community Development Corporation- Kinship Care Program

Community Outreach Coordinator/ Bi-lingual

June 2017- Present (Part-Time)

Provided case management support to grandparents raising grandchildren

Provided legal resources and senior care to assist in adoption, guardianship, legal decision making, insurance plans, health education, and behavioral health

Facilitated Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families a 12-week curriculum designed for grandparents ages 50 to 80-years old raising grandchildren in a safe supportive household and community

Facilitated Safe Teen Talk Zone with youth ages 12 to 18-years old focusing on goal setting for high school and college, creative projects, journaling, financial literacy education, emotional and trauma support, and cultivating a safe space to share issues as it relates to school or home environments

Balsz School District

Community Outreach Specialist / Bi-lingual

October 2016 – Present

Participated in Community Outreach through home visits, canvasing neighborhood events and hosting an information booth at varying community events

Facilitated weekly parenting classes at 4 of our district schools

Facilitated ESL classes for Spanish speaking as well as Refugee families

Established early literacy and early child development classes for parents

Developed and secured community resources to Refugee families and children throughout the school district

Acted as an advocate for Refugee students who were needing assistance with enrollment and resettlement in their school of choice

EDUCATION

Ashford University - Clinton, IA

Major: Early Child Development-Education and Policy

Graduated: October 2016

Introduction to Early Childhood Education, American Constitution, Leadership for Organizations, History of American Education, Public Policy Issues in Education, Student Achievement in Public Schools, Public Policy and Special Education, Politics of American Education, Education and Social Justice, Introduction to Policy and Education, Divergent Perspectives in Educational Policy, Capstone; Education and Public Policy Development, Educational Policy and Administration

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING/CERTIFICATES

Trauma Informed Yoga

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Arizona Food Handlers Clearance Card

Parenting Classes-Strengthening Families Multi-Ethnic Curriculum

Hearing & Vision Screener Parents as Teachers

ASQ Trained

Foundational Training Parents as Teachers (Prenatal- 3 years old)

Foundational Training Parents as Teachers (3-K)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading in both English and Spanish

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