Social Work High School
Resume:
CYNTHIA B. AVILA, MSSW, BSW
**** ****** ***** ****: 956-***-****
Edinburg, TX 78542 Email: adytgs@r.postjobfree.com
SW Professional seeks challenging Social Work position.
SOCIAL WORK-CAREGIVER-SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Strong Social Work experience with a proven talent to positively influence and affect the educational goals and quality of living for clients and their families.
Comprehensive knowledge in crisis management and facilitated in group/individual counseling.
Strong employee relations experience throughout the community.
Provided conflict/resolution issues for clients and their families.
Experienced in classroom management in order to facilitate active learning styles.
Exceptional use in subject material and technologies in order to assist students writing, learning and critical thinking skills.
Organized and capable of handling multiple skills and great human relation skills.
Professional Strengths:
Communication Skills Culturally Diverse Advocate
Time Management Organizational Change Human Relation Skills
Broker Networking Case Documentation
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Master of Science in Social Work, (07/2006), Social Work, University of Texas Pan- American, Edinburg, TX
Certification-Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Jurisprudence Exam
Certificate ID: 53122F13-F946-DF04-0D5C-54A2CCD73D23
Alternative Certification Program, (08/2002), Special Education EC-12, University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, TX
Certification-State Board for Education Certificate
Certification EC-12: Expired
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work, (05/2002), Social Work, University of Texas - Pan American, Edinburg, TX
Associates of Interdisciplinary Studies, (08/2000), Interdisciplinary Studies, South Texas Community College, McAllen, TX
Associates of Health and Human Services, (05/2000), Health and Human Services, South Texas Community College, McAllen, TX
Professional
Continuing Education
Bereavement Coordinator Certificate
Paraprofessional
Certification-State Board for Education Certificate
Educational Aide II: (03/97-Life)
Educational Secretary I: (03/97-Life)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Heavenly Care PHC Services
Caregiver/Provider (08/14-Present)
Prestige Home Care
Caregiver/Provider (05/04-Present)
Provide personal assistance and/or health related services to the client in the place of their residence according to their individual service plan
Provide an environment which promotes respect for client rights, privacy and property
Work in patient/client residence in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally
Required to work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines to identify patient/client needs
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Promote a positive, supportive, respectful communication to client/family and other staff members
Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to Agency’s policy and procedures
Contribute to the management and efficient operations of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills
Demonstrate commitment and professional growth and competency by attending required in-services
Promote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Prompt and efficient with minimal absences
Edinburg High School
Drop Out Prevention Clerk (08/12-05/14)
Look for leavers, student(s) that have dropped out
Advocate for student(s) to continue their education
Network throughout the community to allow the student(s) to seek further education or workforce
Seek resources to disadvantaged families for a better understanding
Student Alternatives Program, Inc.-Mid Valley Academy
Student and Family Service Coordinator (01/11-5/12)
Provide referral of services to high school student and parents, as needed depending on the situation.
Conduct home visit to perform an assessment in order obtain public or government assistance.
Attend student, parent, and teacher conference(s) in order to reassure student progress is in place.
Encourage high school students to register for any entrance college/university entrance exams in a timely manner for FAFSA, ACT, SAT and THEA
Communities in Schools
Site Manager-Memorial High School (09/06-07/09)
Intervened with high school students who are at risk of dropping out, assessed students who had poor attendance, behavior and grades. Conducted and developed proper problem strategy techniques to better assist in having a positive outcome.
Conducted home visits and attended truancy court with students and parents. Over saw compliance programs that helped students complete truancy hours in order to receive lost credits.
Designed and developed group/ individual counseling activities to help students with their needs in peer pressure, drug resistance, better communication skills, conflict resolution, and anger management.
Supervised, designed, developed and implemented company policies and procedures, training, organizational development, program surveys, performance management and training of BSW and MSSW five student interns within the three years, one student per semester and spring of 2009 up to two student interns.
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Special Education Teacher-B.L. Garza Middle School (09/02 - 05/05)
Intervened with middle school student with mental challenged students. Provided classroom instruction to special education students.
Directed and conducted ARD meetings to help facilitate the students need. Designed and developed BIPs, and IEPs, to help facilitate the student in the classroom.
Facilitated students on a one to one instruction and through regular classroom instruction.
Substitute Teacher-Elementary, Middle, High School (08/99-12/02)
Intervened with Elementary, Middle and High School students. Worked with students from PK-12, including gifted and talented, regular and special education students.
Monitored and conducted classroom activities to students within the classroom.
Established rapport with faculty and staff to ensure the safety of the student.
Paraprofessional-Monte Cristo Elementary (08/97-05/99)
Intervened with Elementary students. Interacted with students from PK-5, including gifted and talented, regular and special education students.
Monitored that students complete classroom assignments and activities.
Provided weekly reports to faculty and staff to monitor student progress.
MAJOR PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Completed a 500 hour Masters of Science in Social Work student internship, Hope Family Health Center, (2006), Completed a 480 hour Bachelors of Social Work student internship, La Joya ISD, (2002), Volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (2000), Completed a 400 hour Health and Human Service Student Internship, Social Security Administration Office (2000), Volunteered at the Texas Department of Human Services (1999)
COMPUTER SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fax Machine, Scanner, Multiple Telephone Line, Copy/Printer, Internet, and Attended Professional Development Workshops
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Member, Social Work Student Association (2000-2002)
Member, Health and Human Service Club (1999-2000)
*(Bilingual, English/Spanish fluent speaker)
REFERENCES
Liza Salinas-Sr. Executive Assistant to the President
Office of the President-The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
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Sonia Gonzales-Supervisor
Heavenly Care PHC Services
4842 S Jackson Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
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Kayla Fernandez-Supervisor
5107 S Embassy St. Ste. A
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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