Conduct regular classroom observations to identify and address behavioral and mental health needs. Develop, document, and maintain ongoing behavioral intervention plans for children, monitoring their progress over time. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administration, and families to implement effective interventions and provide consistent feedback. Conduct individual child assessments and make appropriate referrals to community based resources. Advocate for families within the… Show more Conduct regular classroom observations to identify and address behavioral and mental health needs. Develop, document, and maintain ongoing behavioral intervention plans for children, monitoring their progress over time. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administration, and families to implement effective interventions and provide consistent feedback. Conduct individual child assessments and make appropriate referrals to community based resources. Advocate for families within the medical field and provide assistance in accessing mental health resources as necessary. Show less

Worked to leverage AmeriCorps VISTA initiatives to bridge opportunity gaps, facilitated community engagement, and drove sustainable change. Committed to ensuring program effectiveness, fostering collaborative environments, and supporting the growth and development of VISTA members and supervisors. Proficient in navigating CNCS portals, e-Grants, and utilizing AmeriCorps Performance Measures to drive program success. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills demonstrated through… Show more Worked to leverage AmeriCorps VISTA initiatives to bridge opportunity gaps, facilitated community engagement, and drove sustainable change. Committed to ensuring program effectiveness, fostering collaborative environments, and supporting the growth and development of VISTA members and supervisors. Proficient in navigating CNCS portals, e-Grants, and utilizing AmeriCorps Performance Measures to drive program success. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills demonstrated through effective engagement with diverse communities and stakeholders. Skilled in project recruitment and selection, volunteer training, and program evaluation, ensuring goals are met and data on performance measures accurately reported. Adept at community outreach, understanding needs, and guiding partners through the VISTA application and selection process. Strong organizational skills complemented by a focus on outcome-driven strategies. Show less

Oversaw the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program and provided direct oversight to the ECEAP staff, programs, and budget. Managed and coordinated all aspects of staffing, family engagement, and programming structure for multiple locations. Ensured compliance with DCYF licensing standards and ECEAP performance regulations. Collaboratively developed strategies for program growth and facilitated conflict resolution.

Oversaw the development & implementation of educational programming that provides supportive services for youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds to address barriers that they face in regard to their access to equitable education. Conducted family outreach and enrollment utilizing culturally relevant engagement strategies. Facilitated trauma-informed training to community volunteers and provided ongoing support and supervision of volunteer tutors. Maintained partnerships with the Spokane… Show more Oversaw the development & implementation of educational programming that provides supportive services for youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds to address barriers that they face in regard to their access to equitable education. Conducted family outreach and enrollment utilizing culturally relevant engagement strategies. Facilitated trauma-informed training to community volunteers and provided ongoing support and supervision of volunteer tutors. Maintained partnerships with the Spokane Public School District and other local service providers to complete referrals to various agencies. Conducted needs assessments to identify and prioritize issues that impact refugee and immigrant students within a specific geographical location. Provided grant funding oversight and completed regular program reporting while collaboratively completing proposal developments. Ensured policy compliance with all community volunteers and program participants. Show less

Assumed a pivotal role in ensuring the welfare of families in our care during their stay with RMHC INW. Focused on orchestrating and executing daily operations at the Ronald McDonald House, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of our guests throughout their stay. Managed family referrals, oversaw the waiting list, and fostered ongoing communication with Social Workers and medical professionals to provide continuous support and access to essential resources. Collaborated with leadership to… Show more Assumed a pivotal role in ensuring the welfare of families in our care during their stay with RMHC INW. Focused on orchestrating and executing daily operations at the Ronald McDonald House, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of our guests throughout their stay. Managed family referrals, oversaw the waiting list, and fostered ongoing communication with Social Workers and medical professionals to provide continuous support and access to essential resources. Collaborated with leadership to continually develop and improve policies. Revitalized and created order of operations for the Medicaid billing process, resulting in a substantial increase in funding. Played a central role in recruiting, onboarding, and continuously training the Family Service Team to maintain high-quality service standards. Provided a high level of direct service and support to families throughout their stay, while working collaboratively with volunteers and Family Service staff. Show less

Provided one year of service to Transition's New Leaf program through the AmeriCorps national service initiative. Supported site staff in providing distinctive service industry job training dedicated to empowering women through a blend of education, practical experience, and comprehensive support services. Contributed to a safe learning environment which allowed for the fostering of self-confidence and professional skills essential for self-sufficiency. Provided administrative support and… Show more Provided one year of service to Transition's New Leaf program through the AmeriCorps national service initiative. Supported site staff in providing distinctive service industry job training dedicated to empowering women through a blend of education, practical experience, and comprehensive support services. Contributed to a safe learning environment which allowed for the fostering of self-confidence and professional skills essential for self-sufficiency. Provided administrative support and engaged in multifaceted responsibilities such as tracking participant hours, recruiting new students, conducting intake interviews, organizing alumni events, and contributing to the operational aspects by working in the New Leaf kitchen and café. Helped support in bolstering New Leaf's endeavors by processing and scheduling catering orders, managing schedules, facilitating product deliveries, collaborating with local businesses, and ensuring accurate invoicing for all customers. Show less

Contributed to an English Department at a bilingual International Baccalaureate Middle/High School. Responsible for all lesson creation and preparation. Curricula included literature, grammar, speaking/presentation skills and critical assessment of global issues. Provided ongoing classroom management and student support. Completed regular student evaluations for classes ranging from 8th - 11th grade. Prioritized emotional development through creating classroom settings that encouraged students… Show more Contributed to an English Department at a bilingual International Baccalaureate Middle/High School. Responsible for all lesson creation and preparation. Curricula included literature, grammar, speaking/presentation skills and critical assessment of global issues. Provided ongoing classroom management and student support. Completed regular student evaluations for classes ranging from 8th - 11th grade. Prioritized emotional development through creating classroom settings that encouraged students to be empathetic learners and to develop their critical thinking skills. Show less

Played a vital role in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for elementary aged students in an after-school academy setting. Developed and implemented tailored learning activities to facilitate language acquisition, proficiency, and academic success. Provided individualized instruction, employing various teaching methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles while promoting cultural sensitivity and understanding. Collaborated closely with colleagues and… Show more Played a vital role in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for elementary aged students in an after-school academy setting. Developed and implemented tailored learning activities to facilitate language acquisition, proficiency, and academic success. Provided individualized instruction, employing various teaching methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles while promoting cultural sensitivity and understanding. Collaborated closely with colleagues and administrators to assess student progress, devised personalized learning strategies, and created a nurturing educational experience that promoted language fluency. Show less

Through diverse teaching roles, engaged with young learners in both English kindergarten and after-school academy settings. Within the English kindergarten program, collaborated with a team to nurture and instruct students aged 5 to 7 across various subjects such as science, art, music, and phonics. Built strong connections with students and fostered a vibrant and comfortable learning environment, emphasizing flexibility and creativity to ensure an engaging educational experience… Show more Through diverse teaching roles, engaged with young learners in both English kindergarten and after-school academy settings. Within the English kindergarten program, collaborated with a team to nurture and instruct students aged 5 to 7 across various subjects such as science, art, music, and phonics. Built strong connections with students and fostered a vibrant and comfortable learning environment, emphasizing flexibility and creativity to ensure an engaging educational experience. Simultaneously, in the after-school academy, taught English as a second language to elementary students. Structured daily lessons for varying learning levels, maintained effective classroom management, and partnered with a co-teacher to ensure optimal learning outcomes. Completed all grading, prepared individualized report cards, and created individualized class materials, culminating in a commitment to fostering a high standard of education and student development. Show less