Mrs.

Cynthia D. Harris

***** ****** *****, ***** ******, CA 92308 760-***-****(H) 760-***-****(C)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than ten years experience working with children/youth

Have worked with youths from all backgrounds, ethnic groups, and economic groups

Involved with research dealing with children, for the University of Pittsburgh

Taught High School English(concentration in Special Education) as an Instructional Paraprofessional

Worked in several different areas to help promote opportunities for youth

Over ten years of Administrative experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

High Desert New Beginnings 2007-06/2008

Program Facilitator/Case Manager

Provide information for the community, program participants, and others

Solicit local merchants to provide work experience for local youth

Ensure proper job placements of youth with local merchants

Work closely with school officials to help at-risk youth receive high school diploma

Ensure all eligibility guidelines for client participation is accurate

Maintain and review youth files for accuracy and completion

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports

Administer assessment exams to youth

Attend meetings and workshops within the county

Johnson Controls, Inc, Fort Irwin, CA 2002- 2006

Outreach Program Coordinator

Served as the assistant Army Emergency Relief Officer

Reported community needs and program resource requirement to Division Manager

Helped prepare a comprehensive family assistance plan to address all phases of military deployment

Helped develop marketing plans with goals, objectives, strategies and an action plan to increase all involved with program activities and benefits

Coordinated marketing activities in order to disseminate info on family support programs and quality of life activities

Conducted information briefings to commanders, unit leaders, soldiers, spouse organizations, and other staff members

Maintained files and other confidential records

Prepared reports

Attended weekly meetings

Carlson Wagonlit/El Sol Travel Agency, Tempe, AZ 852**-****-****

Senior Travel Consultant

Worked closely with different airlines to ensure accurate travels plans for clients

Supervised two employees

Hired and trained employees

Prepared reports

Reviewed files, bills, and claims

Fort Irwin Day Care Center, Fort Irwin, CA 1999-2000

Child/Youth Program Assistant

Carried out and organized indoor curriculum designed to encourage children’s curiosity, help them with problem solving and task attainment

Aided in extending the child’s knowledge of concepts appropriate to their developmental level

Kansas State University (Upward Bound Program), Manhattan, KS 665**-****-****

Night Counselor

Responsible for forty-five high school student in a college dorm setting

Instituted academic and social activities, to help integrate students into a college atmosphere

Held group discussions to help student deal with issues such as peer pressure, conflict resolutions, personal issues….etc

Aided students in finding summer employment

Manhattan High School USD#383, Manhattan, KS 665**-****-****

Instructional Paraprofessional(Special Ed)

Worked with students individually and in small groups to help reinforce learning skills, mastery of classroom equipment, and instructional material

Worked with students to help fine tune oral communications

Supervised testing and make-up work

Attended Parent/Teacher conferences and IEP’s, submitting information concerning student’s progress

Nuernberg Middle School, Germany Region, APO NY 096**-****-****

Substitute Teacher

Ensured that daily lessons plans were implemented and carried out in a timely manner

Supervised teacher aides, and parent volunteers

Provided a stimulating learning environment by keeping up with new teaching techniques

Volunteer List

Destiny Christian Center, Victorville, CA Continuously Ongoing

Volunteer since 2002

Available to youth, for counseling, talking, and conflict resolution

Assist with light office duties

Assist Youth Ministers

Worked in Children’s church

Child Advocates of San Bernardino County Continuously Ongoing]

CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocate) since 2008

Represent the best interest of children currently under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Dependency court

Provide the judge with recommendations that help make sound decisions about a child’s future

Prepare court reports

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