April Spencer Email and Phone Number

-Facilitate Parent Cafes for families in the community using Strengthening Families framework.-Recruit families to participate in weekly meetings through community outreach.-Train Facilitators and Parent Cafe Hosts; facilitate discussion and encourage mutual self-help exchanges ofsuggestions, experiences & support.-Engage parents in leadership roles and encourage attendance,-Develop working relationships with families to promote problem-solving competence.-Manage café logistics, track attendance, registration, surveys and feedback.-Assist in planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities, and obtain feedbackfrom parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive.-Maintain a sense of teamwork between Parent Cafés and other Ascend Dallas programs.-Promote and network with other community agencies; participate in community events.

-Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and cater to different learning styles.-Teach Spanish language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.-Create a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and encourage student participation and collaboration.-Assess and evaluate students' progress and provide constructive feedback to support their growth.-Integrate technology and multimedia resources into lessons to enhance learning experiences.-Foster an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures through discussions, projects, and events.-Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.-Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices.

-Facilitated virtual trainings, webinar, etc., to diverse populations in different community areas throughout the country-Implemented, organized & scheduled online trainings-Translated documents and PowerPoint from English to Spanish-Consulted with families and facilitators to provide trainings within their communities-Created documents, Power Points, & flyers for meetings & upcoming events

-Facilitate Parent Cafes for families in the community using Strengthening Families framework.-Recruit families to participate in weekly meetings through community outreach.-Train Facilitators and Parent Cafe Hosts; facilitate discussion and encourage mutual self-help exchanges ofsuggestions, experiences & support.-Engage parents in leadership roles and encourage attendance,-Develop working relationships with families to promote problem-solving competence.-Manage café logistics, track attendance, registration, surveys and feedback.-Assist in planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities, and obtain feedbackfrom parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive.-Maintain a sense of teamwork between Parent Cafés and other Ascend Dallas programs.-Promote and network with other community agencies; participate in community events.- Maintaining and budgeting program grant. -Served as a parent advocate.