Lara Elfstrand, Ma Ecse, Ceim, If-Atmhp Email & Phone Number

Auburn, California, United States

I team up with new parents to create a vision for their family and a plan for how to get there. I do this through one-on-one coaching as well as group classes and family consultations. Parents get to build routines and rituals of connection that fit into their busy lives. Together as a team we create strategies so they can accomplish their family's goals.

San Jose, Ca

As an infant/toddler development specialist doing home visitations, this position entails assessing each child's development; developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans that are developmentally and behaviorally appropriate and family centered; using active listening and a “start where they are” approach that respects the parents and provides them with tools to help them to meet their goals for their children and their families; helping parents understand their baby's cues and providing support the process of attachment; collaborating with the child's outside therapists as appropriate; working with families of children aged 8 months through age 3 at risk for or diagnosed with a wide variety of special needs

Early Start Program & Preschool Special Day Class

Assisted in maintaining consistency for families and children while teachers needed to be away from their positions.

Palo Alto, Ca

Developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans for families of children with special needs in a nonprofit environment.

San Jose, Ca

As head teacher at Allied's Beginning Center, I was involved in: creating and implementing curriculum individualized for the needs of a culturally and linguistically diverse parent-participation center-based early start program for children with a wide variety of special needs (including but not limited to cerebral palsy, chromosomal abnormalities, autism spectrum disorders, speech impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, and undiagnosed developmental delay) aged 18-35 months; encouraging respect, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving in staff, parents, siblings, and students; resolving issues with honesty, respect, and tact; emphasizing learning through play in a positive, (physically and emotionally) safe environment; implementing a strengths-based approach focused on students’ likes (what’s important to them), strengths (what they’re good at), and supports (what’s important for them; how to use their interests and strengths to help them to achieve their IFSP outcomes); demonstrating open, clear communication with each student's team; leading staff meetings; interviewing and participating in hiring staff in cooperation with the company owner and input from other staff.I also did early intervention home visiting.

Provided administrative support to the President, as well as the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors. Served as the Assistant Corporate Secretary. Took minutes at Board meetings. Coordinated the bi-annual board meetings and annual corporation meetings. Prepared information needed for administrative decisions and implementation of policies and programs. Coordinated communications from the President. Received and screened office visitors, answered telephone calls, and communicated messages. Maintained the President’s calendar. Coordinated and planned travel arrangements.

Assisted the Director of Women’s Ministries with event registration, organization, materials, and Spanish translation. Handled technical aspects of the ministry, including web site administration, PowerPoint presentations, announcement loops, audio and video recording, and creation of promotional materials.

Supported the Vice President of Agent Bank Processing Services through calendar maintenance, meeting and travel arrangements, drafting of correspondence and presentations, and confidential projects. Served as a point of contact for building management, vendors, and interdepartmental communication. Performed a variety of Human Resources tasks, including new hire paperwork, fingerprinting, and conducting New Employee Orientation sessions. Improved office efficiency and security by developing tracking systems using Microsoft Access databases, including invoice processing and budgeting, vacation and sick time tracking, employee contact information, and security I.D. badges. Coordinated department-wide events such as training sessions, charity fundraisers, and senior management visits, resulting in an award for outstanding coordination efforts. Translated ATM screens into Spanish.

Napa Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship

"This remarkable program is unlike any other, providing a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience designed to equip professionals.

Early Childhood Special Education--California Clear Credential, Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Ma, Early Childhood Special Education

With Level 1 Teacher Credential

B.A., Spanish

A.A., Humanities