Health Worker Teacher Assistant

GEORGIA PENA

Lubbock, TX ***** 806-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated Social Worker offering 14 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Dedicated Community Health worker with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Community Health Worker position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Skills

Child development

Family case plans

Assessments

Training classes

Community resources

Coaching

Role modeling

Child abuse and neglect dynamics

Public health

Care plan intervention

Eligibility requirements

Parenting skills

Medicaid

Family services

Client needs assessment

Work History

Family Support Worker 03/2018 to 04/2021

Head Start Program – Lubbock, Texas

Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills. Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters. Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Interviewed families to assess needs and provide informational resources. Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.

Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time. Worked closely with coworkers and supervisors to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records. Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem- solving activities to support teamwork.

Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines. Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care. Monitored progress and documented parent changes to keep family support team updated. Librarian Clerk 05/2016 to 07/2017

Lubbock ISD – Lubbock, Texas

Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits. Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons. Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education. Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials. Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.

Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources. Scheduled and coordinated use of library equipment among teachers and staff. Copied controlled reference materials and collected fees. Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service. Teacher Assistant 04/2007 to 05/2016

Head Start Program – Lubbock, Texas

Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement. Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.

Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth. Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery. Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments. Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.

Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.

Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction. Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment. Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts. Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.

Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.

Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.

Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.

Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.

Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities. Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.

Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.

Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans. Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities. Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs. Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained. Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques. Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students. Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes. Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities. Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.

Maintained schedule of support services and attended class sessions. Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support. Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Associate of Arts: Education

South Plains College - Levelland, TX

Received Phoenix award for being optimistic over coming challenging situations and continuing my education.

Associate of Arts: Child Development 05/2011

South Plains College - Levelland, TX

High School Diploma 05/1994

Lubbock High School - Lubbock, TX

Languages

Spanish

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