Experience

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  Casa De Los Burtons

  • Mom

    • Oct 2009 - Present

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  WestCare California

  • PROGRAM MANAGER

    • Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

    Provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision to 8 staff membersFunction as a liaison with community partners and external groups and agenciesAssist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunitiesParticipate in implementation of research, including program evaluation and outcome studiesProvide oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expendituresMonitor compliance with all required standards and regulations of state and federal guidelines

  • CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

    • Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

    Supervised a staff of four Child Care SpecialistsProvided parenting skills training directly to parents and childrenAdministered developmental and mental health screenings for childrenPrepared individual child treatment plansWorked closely with DCFS to coordinate Supervised VisitationAttended and represented WestCare at community partnership meetingsResolved conflicts with staff and clients

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  DDI Vantage, Inc

  • LEAD INSTRUCTOR

    • May 2006 - Apr 2008

    Organized preparation of lesson outlines and planned curriculumDirected the instructional efforts of classroom assistantsReviewed children's IFSP and provided intervention in a group setting to assist them in reaching their goals. Monitored and updated developmental outcomes.Ensured proper documentation of each child's progress toward IFSP outcomes Conferred with parents, family service coordinators, and service providersAssisted in identifying social service needs for families and made appropriate referrals

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  Seattle University

  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    • Jul 2005 - Mar 2006

    Managed academic programs offered through the Executive Leadership Programs officeAccurately oversaw the budget for several programs

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  Willamette University

  • RESIDENCE LIFE AREA COORDINATOR

    • Jul 2002 - May 2005

    Successfully assisted students in living groups develop community and leadershipSupervised a staff of 9 resident assistants and 1 assistant coordinator including hiring, training and schedulingDeveloped, implemented, and coordinated education/recreational programs with students and staffAdjudicated student conduct casesResolved student and parent concerns and issues in a positive wayAccurately oversaw administration of staff budget

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  Weber State University

  • RESIDENCE HALL COORDINATOR

    • Jan 2000 - May 2001

    Assisted students in living groups develop community and leadership including creating programs, safety concerns, selecting and training Resident AssistantsSupervised a staff of 8 Resident AssistantsSupervised hall front desk operations including hiring, training, and schedulingAccurately oversaw administration of staff budget