Experience

St. Francis Children's Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Billingual Service Coordinator at St. Francis Childrens Center

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Refugee Resettlment Coordinator

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Accompany a wide variety of clients through English as a Second Language (ESL) services. Schedule initial ESL consultation, address client barriers to inquiring the English Language through a strength-based approach, research and navigate ESL community resources, aid client in choosing appropriate English classes, enroll clients in ESL classes and programs and educate the client on unique program attendance policies. Additionally, create and maintain working relationships with multi-agency networks including ESL providers, technical colleges, churches of multiple denominations and community recreation centers. Prepare for recently arrived clients by reviewing client case notes, files and meeting with staff to understand client circumstances prior to meeting with them. Serve as an advocate and resource for clients while providing equitable support to clients in recognition of the worth and dignity of all people. Utilize best practices for trauma-informed care, survivors of torture and survivors of domestic violence Show less

• ESL Coordinator for Refugee Resettlment

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019



Nebraska Indian Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ESL Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2018

  Work with 25 Somali, Mexican and Afghani immigrants, and refugees to develop English skills. Responsible for accommodating students at all skill levels with individually oriented lesson plans while maintaining focus on the entire group. Introduce new learning methods (e.g. visual/spatial, linguistic, and interpersonal) to improve students’ comprehension of the material. Knowledgeable of culturally specific educational models and culturally diverse student/teacher relationships. Work with 25 Somali, Mexican and Afghani immigrants, and refugees to develop English skills. Responsible for accommodating students at all skill levels with individually oriented lesson plans while maintaining focus on the entire group. Introduce new learning methods (e.g. visual/spatial, linguistic, and interpersonal) to improve students’ comprehension of the material. Knowledgeable of culturally specific educational models and culturally diverse student/teacher relationships.



American Friends Service Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Community Organizer

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Implement community-based organizing strategies that engage community residents with local immigrant and refugee advocacy, expand inclusiveness by encouraging diverse residents, faith based organizations, businesses, and local representatives to participate in community outreach programs. Connect individuals living in sanctuary from deportation proceedings with needed services (e.g.medical services, legal aid, child care, and groceries) through community resource navigation. Actively call and write senators, legislators, and representatives in the pursuit of justice for immigrant and refugee communities. Show less



Catholic Charities USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to Immigration Attorney

  • Nov 2015 - May 2017

  Conduct dozens of client intake interviews in English and Spanish to determine eligibility for family based petitions, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Special Juvenile Immigration Status. Spanish translation of telephonic hearings, initial intakes, multi-country birth certificates. Assist in developing and implementing five countywide Know Your Rights Training for undocumented immigrants. Independently organize and accurately file petitions for family reunification, naturalization, permanent residency, asylum cases and T-Visas. Show less



Senior Helpers

• United States
• Home Health Care Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Care Provider

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Provide reliable, strength-based care to a caseload of 10 clients with cognitive difficulties, including, but not limited to; Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Experience with a wide range of client needs and levels of support. Client needs varied from minimal (assistance with shopping, social interaction) to providing more extensive services (bathing via lift apparatus, and meals via feeding tubes.) Work to actively improve the client’s mental health through active listening, providing empathy, and person in environment perspective while actively maintaining detailed case notes for each client respectively. Show less