Experience

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  Harmony home / child protective services / pathways youth & family services

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2016

  Forensic interviewer / cps investigator / child & family

  Holistic group of child & family services programs provided direct field response to reported child abuse allegations involving child sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, drug abuse by caregiver, drug-endangered childrenAssisted families with developing and maintaining self-sufficiency through life skills support and parenting education applying Truth Based Relational Intervention behavior methods• Served families with histories of threats to family unity, death of parent(s), divorce, illness, homelessness, violence, substance abuse, severe behavioral healthCoordinated case management with affiliate agencies including Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Mental Health Providers, SANE program, Prosecuting agencies• Conducted non-bias, child-friendly forensic interviews• Team Excellence Award, May 2013• Collaborated with state and federal law enforcement agencies to offer optimal support to children and familiesProvided ongoing monitoring, support, and case management to foster/adopt families who are active in the Pathways Service program• Received Child Advocate of the Year Award 2008• Worked directly with conservatorship personnel across State of Texas to manage and maintain all the child’s records while the child is in foster care service, including medical consent forms, child placement forms, home visits, 7-day services plans, medical visits, and service plan• Provided ongoing training to foster parents in the following areas: Psychotropic medications, behavior management of children, basic care of children, Texas Child Care Licensing Law Show less

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  University of texas permian basin, department of social sciences

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Adjunct guest lecturer

  Adjunct Guest Lecturer “Research Methods in Criminal Justice” (Spring 2017)Graduate Student Teacher "Sexual Violence and Victimization" (Spring 2016)Graduate Student Teacher "Research Methods in Criminal Justice" (Spring 2016)Graduate Student Teacher "Violence and Murder in the Family” (Spring 2016)

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  Harmony home children's advocacy center

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Program director

  Provide emergency services to children and families in crisis, including response to homelessness, mental health, and trauma in coordination with multidisciplinary teams, programs, and community resources• Provided direct leadership and management for 6 staff, 5 volunteers, and interns for 75 cases monthly, collaborated with Leadership and Board of Directors for program and budgetary review, acting as community liaison presenting programs to public and other government agencies• Conducted and trained interviewers in non-bias child forensic interviews• Maintained the monthly statistical reports of cases reported to grant sources, including VOCA and CACTX• Continued active knowledge and changing trends of child and family dynamics in the areas of adverse childhood trauma, child sexual abuse, dynamics of perpetrators of sexual abuse, grooming techniques, how children tell, children with disabilities, special needs children with non-verbal communication, dynamics of child sexual exploitation Show less

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  Pelican bayou counseling agency inc., louisiana department of health

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Contract service provider / medicaid programs

  Provides in-home community support programs and services to child(ren), parent(s)/guardian(s), and school campuses for children with behavioral or mental health diagnosis• Connected families with community resources within 72 hours of reported crisis, developed child service plans per caregiver and Licensed Professional Counselor, completed documentation within 48 hours to expedite support

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  Children’s lighthouse of lake houston early learning center

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Teacher

  Provides value-based early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children• Applied C.A.R.E.S. curriculum for up to 13 2-year-old students, delivered safe, enriching learning environment• Evaluated individual child’s learning and growth potential, maintained Texas Child Care Licensing standards

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  Alphabet early steam center / star kids pre-school

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Center director

  Alphabet Zone Early STEAM Center | Kingwood TXProvisional appointment by same owner as Star Kids Preschool, with private pre-k center delivering policy, standards of care, child behavior, and basic infant care training to improve overall success of center• Grew student enrollment 150%, managed staff of 5 teachers, operated $20K monthly budget including Federal Food Program reporting, supported CCL, State and Federal laws and regulationsStar Kids Preschool | Pearland TXShort-term assignment with private pre-k center under probation, experiencing State compliance deficiencies• Operated staff of 7 teachers, 40 students, with $20K monthly budget including the Federal Food Program reporting• Enabled successful transition and sale of business, brought up all deficiencies from the State to meet or exceed standards with no outstanding reports or violations Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2023 - now

  Contract specialist
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  Revolutionary education, inc.

  Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  Operations and events manager

  Planned, coordinated, and oversaw educational support programs, collaborating with local school districts and elementary and secondary campuses. 2015 - 2017Planned, coordinated, and oversaw community events with an attendance of over 1,000.Work with the Board of Directors to align program goals with organizational objectives.Develop policies and streamline operations to enhance stakeholder engagement and efficiency.Manage budgets, business assets, and supply purchasing to ensure cost-effective operations.Manage hourly co-workers and volunteers, tracking hours and work efforts. Show less