Middle/High School Global Perspectives Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Online English Tutor

• Dec 2020 - Present

• Conduct classes via Zoom using the Direct Method of Language teaching with groups of Latin American students.• Focus on improving student’s grammar, listening, writing, and speaking skills in a kind and productive manner.• Evaluate students during class to deliver thorough feedback on areas of needed improvement.• Encourage natural conversations by engaging the students in further questions relating to a specific topic.• Promote language development skills by applying the positive reinforcement method.

Human Services Program Specialist, SNAP-Ed

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

• Coordinated and developed the grant-funded Family Nutrition Program, SNAP-Ed, for Glades County.• Created a 2-year plan for the program by researching and adapting the most appropriate evidence-based interventions for direct education based on a completed needs assessment and in compliance with grant requirements.• Planned with local partners to implement nutrition and physical activity programs in the community.• Presented educational programs to schools, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, health care organizations, private sector organizations and individuals in the community to prevent, improve or change health behaviors. • Marketed community-based health promotion and education programs via social media and face-to-face.• Ensured the timeliness of grant reports via reporting system in SharePoint.

Community Economic Development Specialist

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

• Proactively managed multiple projects by developing appropriate schedules and budgets, tracking documentation in accordance with the M&E plan, coordinating daily activities with counterparts, and liaising between relevant entities. • Partnered with the Colombian government’s technical training agency (SENA) to facilitate financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business courses for community centers, high schools, and agriculture associations.• Equipped business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and manage their businesses through creating social media accounts, reviewing inventory and books, and organizing promotional events.• Taught 9 weekly entrepreneurship and financial literacy classes to 255 10th and 11th grade students. • Co-lead girls club of 28 members, girls ranging from grades 7-11, facilitating lessons on topics such as, team-building, improving self-esteem, maintaining physical and mental health, setting SMART goals, and effective communication.• Worked with community associations to promote management of personal finances.Positions:• GLOW Clubs Programming Coordinator: a club for young girls promoting gender equality.-Developed workshop lessons, edited existing materials, prepared information for dissemination to the community, and collaborated with other directors and coordinators.

Criminal Justice Information Analyst II

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

• Co-lead and maintained VECHS Program, updated policy documents, and reformed the customer Access Database.• Appointed as a Subject Matter Expert, responsible for educating and training fellow employees.• Evaluated 150+ program applications and made determinations on eligibility for licensing based on findings of thorough research. • Established communication channels between the VECHS Program, related state agencies, and private organizations to maintain effective and quality processing of the program.• Aided the implementation of goals on the Strategic Plan for the bureau through program evaluation, interpretation and application of policies, and keeping in accordance with projected budgets.

Criminal Justice Customer Service Specialist

• May 2016 - Jun 2017

• Answered customer calls, in English and Spanish, regarding dissemination of national criminal history records for employment. • Provided excellent customer service while responding to customer inquiries, addressing concerns, and making changes to accounts, as appropriate. • Prepared staff work, submitted monthly reports, and statistical data relating to criminal justice information programs for organizations providing services to vulnerable populations.* 2016 Distinguished Support Member of the Year Nominee - Criminal Justice Information Services Bureau

Criminal Justice Communication Liaison

• Oct 2015 - May 2016

• Analyzed criminal history and formed a recommendation with regards to dissemination of criminal history records. • Acted as a liaison between the department, various state agencies, and private organizations to maintain effective processing and quality service.

Substance Abuse Adolescent Counselor

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

• Provided direct counseling, group counseling, family counseling and crisis prevention services while managing caseload of up to 10 adolescents (ages 9-17).• Conducted a weekly group session to train youth on essential life skills including effective communication, problem-solving, coping with emotions, decision-making, time-management, goal-setting, and budgeting. • Lead community projects in which adolescents volunteered their time to help their community while gaining skills to successfully integrate back into their homes.• Contributed to weekly staff collaboration with colleagues to ensure the most effective treatment plan for each client.• Completed required documentation for case management including biopsychosocial, treatment plan, weekly summary, and discharge paperwork in an efficient and timely manner.

Fiscal Assistant

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

• Answered inquiries on the Consumer-Directed Care Plus (CDC+) programs fiscal policies and procedures through phone calls and Outlook e-mail in English and Spanish.• Recorded claims for payroll processing while ensuring accuracy for over 2,000 customers using Excel.• Ensured customers used funds appropriately, through maintenance of the Clearinghouse, based on policy while keeping in accordance with the agency budget. • Answered inquiries on the Consumer-Directed Care Plus (CDC+) programs fiscal policies and procedures through phone calls and Outlook e-mail in English and Spanish.• Recorded claims for payroll processing while ensuring accuracy for over 2,000 customers using Excel.• Ensured customers used funds appropriately, through maintenance of the Clearinghouse, based on policy while keeping in accordance with the agency budget.

Community Education Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

• Arranged and attended community outreach events with the Community Action Team to spread awareness of domestic violence, the services provided by the shelter, and ways others can help.• Created and utilized social media accounts to market services provided and help establish greater understanding and care for survivors of domestic violence.• Prepared trainings for new staff and volunteers through PowerPoint presentations. • Served as a SANE advocate, to assist sexual assault survivors in going to hospitals to receive forensic and rape crisis services. • Helped survivors seeking assistance with injunctions as a courthouse advocate.*Certifications Completed:-Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) Advocacy Core Training-Florida Council Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) Advocacy Core Training-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Advocate Training