Volunteer

• May 2018 - Present

Volunteer Coordinator

• May 2018 - Mar 2021

Volunteer

• Sep 2018 - Present

Board Member

• Mar 2017 - Present

Volunteer

• Jan 2009 - Present

Volunteer

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2016

Board Member

• Mar 2013 - May 2016

Business Manager

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2016

Council Member

• Mar 2010 - 2013

Recruiter/Interviewer

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

*Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills interacting with a diverse population of young adults involved in a vital longitudinal research study called the Raising Healthy Children Project. *Persisted in contacting various respondents via phone and social networking sites to schedule in-person interviews. *Facilitated effective in-person interviews to conduct annual survey for studying healthy social development. *Maintained detailed reports and utilized various programs and databases for recording and tracking research information. *Successfully maintained confidentiality of participant information. *Provided on-going feedback on survey administration and procedures. Show less

Enumerator

• Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

*Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. *Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. *Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a script, and recorded census data on forms. *Assessed quality control levels on selected addresses, determined which samples passed or failed, and maintained records for quality control verification. *Compiled with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates. *Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses incurred in the performance of duties. *Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work and receive additional instructions. Show less

Program Specialist

• May 2006 - Mar 2009

*Represented the organization, programs and services at national conferences. *Provided informative PowerPoint presentations at conferences and community meetings regarding programs and services. *Provided leadership as a liaison between the organization and varied Western Washington schools participating in the Partnership Schools Program. *Communicated accurate, complete verbal and written information to prospective and existing clients regarding Committee for Children, the programs and services offered. *Nurtured positive, ongoing relationships with prospective an existing clientele. *Consulted with clients and staff in resolving problems, questions, and concerns. *Actively collaborated as a team member to perform the tasks of the department and organization as a whole. Show less

Educator

• Aug 2000 - Jun 2005

*Collaborated effectively in team teaching to provide more enriching learning experiences. *Fostered positive home/school relationships through skillfully conducted family conferences. *Clearly communicated information to families through frequent newsletters. *Promoted school-wide morale as member of Positive Action Team. *Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guided students in learning from those activities. *Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Show less

Educator

• Dec 1999 - Jun 2000

*Observed, evaluated, and supported students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. *Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. *Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. *Met with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs. Show less

Educator

• Jun 1978 - Jun 1999

*Mentored teachers in training and new to the profession. *Supported colleagues on the Staff Offering Support Team. *Improved inclusiveness as member of district Multicultural/Diversity Committee. *Conferred with parents and staff team to deliver balanced program for home schooled students. *Involved parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, in order to facilitate involvement in focused, complex activities. *Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling. Show less