Experience

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc.

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

• Family Services Coordinator - Comanche County

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Supervisor

• Family Advocate

  • 2020 - Present

  Case Management addressing developmental and educational needs for youth and families.



DoDEA

• South, Korea

• SPED

  • 2018 - 2020

  Education Education



Ft. Rucker Army Community Services

• Ft. Rucker, AL

• Administrative and Outreach

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018



Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union

• Ozark, Alabama

• Banking & Customer Service

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2017



Chapman School District - previous

• Para-Educator

  • May 2012 - May 2017

  I educated students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades - Followed instructors' lesson plans - Followed Individual Education Plans - Intervened with behavioral issues - Communicated with the team throughout year to help students flourish in academic and social settings - Communicated with head Special Education Teachers, School Counselor and Principal in regards to students to establish and maintain teamwork and well-being of student and other students I educated students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades - Followed instructors' lesson plans - Followed Individual Education Plans - Intervened with behavioral issues - Communicated with the team throughout year to help students flourish in academic and social settings - Communicated with head Special Education Teachers, School Counselor and Principal in regards to students to establish and maintain teamwork and well-being of student and other students



Chapman Middle School

• Chapman, KS

• English - Spanish Liason

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Facilitated Spanish-speaking student(s) in various classroom settings - Facilitated and educated in Spanish classroom itself - Assisted in education as needed when students needed extra academic assistance - Assisted and intervened with behavioral issues - Communicated with educators, counselor and principal as needed - Facilitated Spanish-speaking student(s) in various classroom settings - Facilitated and educated in Spanish classroom itself - Assisted in education as needed when students needed extra academic assistance - Assisted and intervened with behavioral issues - Communicated with educators, counselor and principal as needed -



Garfield Elementary

• Clay Center, Kansas

• Para-Educator

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  I educated students in and out of Special Education/Resource Room. I intervened with behavioral problems, arranged educational lessons, taught children at their levels and encouraged them to challenge themselves when appropriate. I reported to any involved educators, Special Education instructors, additional Para-educators, counselor and principal. I also worked with students that I had previously worked with at Pawnee Mental Health Services. I worked with Individual Education Plans and Goals to assist students to flourish in a school setting. Show less



Pawnee Mental Health Services

• Clay Center, Kansas

• Case Worker

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  I utilized my degree in Sociology and worked with behaviorally challenged youth and their families. I implemented goals with a team as we designed treatment plans for patients and their mental health. I worked with patients with various goals to cope with any mental health problems, family issues, school issues or community issues. I helped children function within society and assisted with the stabilization of familial or peer interactions. I coordinated and led group therapy sessions. I provided transportation to and from group sessions as well. I completed any necessary documentation and paperwork. I completed necessary weekly billing. I coordinated and attended meetings on behalf of each client. I coordinated at-home visits with the client and their families. I reported to fellow staff members during staff meetings, regularly in Clay Center and monthly in Junction City. I also collaborated with therapists and psychiatrists. I also attended Individual Education Plan meetings at the school to help instructors with their education goals. Show less



Carver's Market

• Clay Center, KS

• Cashier

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

  I was responsible for cash register and stocking merchandise. I enjoy customer service and tended to the customers as needed - at register, over the phone, completed faxes, facilitated UPS orders and provided meals upon order. I was responsible for cash register and stocking merchandise. I enjoy customer service and tended to the customers as needed - at register, over the phone, completed faxes, facilitated UPS orders and provided meals upon order.



Self Employed

• Wakefield, KS

• Day Care Provider

  • Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

  I assisted parents in the community of Wakefield. They needed child-care in the community and I became licensed at this point. I provided care, completed required documentation and educated the children with daily life and academic lessons. I assisted parents in the community of Wakefield. They needed child-care in the community and I became licensed at this point. I provided care, completed required documentation and educated the children with daily life and academic lessons.



Turnaround Ranch

• Joplin, Missouri

• Case Worker

  • May 2000 - Nov 2001

  As a child-care worker, I worked directly with behaviorally challenged youth. I assisted with daily routines and group therapies, as well as other household duties. After finishing the three-month probationary period as a child-care worker, I was promoted to Targeted Case Manager and was able to utilize my degree. I participated on the treatment team for youth and their families. I worked with them as the team leader that coordinated weekly treatment meetings with staff, quarterly meetings with various community members and involved parents/guardians. I assisted in the preparations of treatment plans, prepared monthly and quarterly reports, completed billing and dictation regarding clients. I completed and maintained any necessary paperwork for the state requirements. I communicated frequently over the phone, made copies of paperwork and attended local meetings, as well as meetings in other towns. I also drove clients to appropriate meetings and medical appointments. I also provided outings for clients when they were stable and had earned them. I also met with clients to assist in stabilization of mental health. Show less



Oakland Little Prep School

• Joplin, Missouri Area

• Child-Care Worker and Instructor

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 1998

  I provided care for children as well as instruction-time for babies, toddlers and youth. I also assisted on field trips. I provided care for children as well as instruction-time for babies, toddlers and youth. I also assisted on field trips.



University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Tele-Marketer & Recruit

  • Jan 1997 - Jun 1997

  I provided clerical duties, mailing projects and tele-marketing for this University. I provided clerical duties, mailing projects and tele-marketing for this University.



Merrill Lynch

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Tele-Marketer

  • Jan 1997 - Mar 1997

  I provided clerical assistance and tele-marketed for this company. I provided clerical assistance and tele-marketed for this company.



Wal-Mart Pharmacy

• Nevada, MO

• Cashier

  • Aug 1996 - Dec 1996

  Cashier, customer service, stock merchandise Cashier, customer service, stock merchandise



Ramey's Grocery Store

• Nevada, MO

• Cashier

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 1996

  I waited on customers and handled cash register. I stocked shelves and checked on merchandise for the store. I waited on customers and handled cash register. I stocked shelves and checked on merchandise for the store.