CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas M.S. in Social Work, 3.4 GPA December 2013
West Texas A&M University - Canyon, Texas B.A. in Social Work, 3.5 GPA May 2005
Amarillo College - Amarillo, Texas A.S. in General Studies May 2004
State of Texas LMSW #41985 2005 to present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORT WORTH ISD
JULY 2023 TO PRESENT
Project Reach Social Worker
Adolescent Pregnancy Services
Provide Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) to teens and families. Interpret and train campus & district staff of PRS requirements per the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Maintain PRS data and documentation in the student information system. Complete teen needs assessment, refer to community agencies and assess for follow up. Provide case management services to eligible teens and families on five campuses across the district. Utilize organizational skills to maintain high functional mobility among various campuses. Create student's individual education and career plan (IECP) for academic success with student/family and continuously monitor for progress. Encourage regular attendance, assist with child care needs, and group/individual counseling. Utilize March of Dimes curriculum (Becoming a Mom) to facilitate prenatal groups and collect data to report grant measures. Provide parenting information and community support services to students/families. Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and refer for resources. Conduct home and hospital visits as needed. Translate conversations for parents needing Spanish interpretation services. Educate student's medical providers of district attendance policies and create a plan to meet needs. Provide crisis support campus/student/families. Support the department by attending community meetings and promote program services. Assist campus with student crisis events as needed and serve as a campus consultant regarding student situations. Collaborate with home/campus/community staff to work as a team in order to ensure coordination of services. Participate in campus ARDS to interpret PRS services and participate in team meetings as requested. Certified as LMSW
FORT WORTH ISD
SEPT 2014 TO JULY 2023
Director of Adolescent Pregnancy Services
Student Support Services
Leads and manages the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the Adolescent Pregnancy Services program. Create and facilitate program structures to support pregnant and parenting students, supervise up to thirty (30) staff members who provide PRS services across campuses district-wide. Coach and mentor staff to build leadership skills and leadership capacity within the department/campus. Support/guide staff who are experiencing student/family crisis. Maintain Texas Education Agency (TEA) compliance to obtain funding and build partnerships within the community while seeking additional resources and funding to meet student needs. Train campus/district staff on Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) and manage program budget and expenses. Seek staff training opportunities focused on pregnant/parenting students to maintain up-to-date information and practices. Attend conferences across the state/nation to compare data and obtain new ideas for best practices and use data-driven decision making in a continuous improvement model for APS. Strong computer skills to present on department data and trends. Coordinate and facilitate meetings with pregnancy related services (PRS) directors within the metroplex to ensure program fidelity and serve as a program consultant. Collaborate with district program directors with a common vision to meet/enhance student well-being and district needs. Maintains district program data, monitor trends and disseminate information to community/campus/district staff. Interpret measure outcomes, create reports for program accountability and provide feedback to District leaders regarding District goals. Support campuses with student crisis/concerns related to pregnant/parenting students. Support families/students in crisis seeking to continue their education. Facilitate the Advisory Committee for Pregnant and Parenting Students and serve as Scholarship Committee Chair. Attend and facilitate meetings/trainings both virtually and in-person. Assist with Spanish translation as needed. Represent Fort Worth ISD across the district, state and nation. Certified as LMSW.
FORT WORTH ISD
JUNE 2009 TO SEPT. 2014
Project Reach Social Worker
Adolescent Pregnancy Services
Provide information on Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) to campus staff, students, families, agencies and communities. Maintain PRS data and documentation in the Student Information System. Complete needs assessment and refer students/families to community agencies and assess for follow up. Provide case management services to eligible services on six campuses in a school year. Create organizational skills to maintain high functional mobility across the district. Create student's individual education and career plan (IECP) for academic success with student/family and continuously monitor for progress. Encourage regular attendance, assist with child care needs, and group/individual counseling. Utilize March of Dimes curriculum (Becoming a Mom) to facilitate prenatal groups and collect data to report grant measures. Provide parenting information and community support services to students/families. Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and refer for resources. Conduct home and hospital visits as needed. Translate conversations for parents needing Spanish services. Educate student's medical providers of district attendance policies and create a plan to meet needs. Provide crisis support campus/student/families. Assist with training PRS tutors, community meetings, and program outreach. Assist campus with student crisis events as needed and serve as a campus consultant regarding student situations. Collaborate with home/campus/community staff to work as a team in order to ensure coordination of services. Participate in campus ARDS to interpret PRS services and participate in team meetings as requested. Certified as LMSW
AMARILLO ISD
JULY 2005 TO JUNE 2009
Licensed Social Worker
Emerson Elementary School
Provide crisis intervention for 600 students as needed. Consult with families, locate resources to meet family needs and refer to local community agencies. Conduct home visits to follow up with families, provide emergency assistance with needs, provide clothing to needy students, and interpret for families and staff members. Provide homeless families with school supplies, transportation, clothing, food, and other needs. Assist homeless families enroll in school, locate shelter, and refer to local community agencies. Assist administration with emergencies and daily operations as needed. Plan and coordinate campus events in collaboration with community agencies/partners. Licensed as LBSW for the State of Texas.
AMARILLO ISD
JANUARY 2005 TO MAY 2005
Social Work Intern
Homeless & Campus Services
Consult with families, locate resources to meet family needs and refer to local community agencies. Conduct home visits to follow up with families, provide emergency assistance with needs, provide clothing to needy students, and interpret for families and staff members. Provide homeless families with school supplies, transportation, clothing, food, and other needs. Assist homeless families enroll in school, locate shelter, and refer to local community agencies. Collaborate with agencies within the community.
NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
JANUARY 2004 TO APRIL 2004
Social Work Aide
Hospital & Community Clinic
This position was split between Northwest Texas Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Clinic. Translate English and Spanish as needed to assist clientele and professionals. Copied and forwarded medical record documentation according to departmental procedures to continuum of care agencies. Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary team within the health care system and community. Assist in home and clinical visits with social worker. Follow up with clientele to check on progress and assist with any other needs. Translate conversations and documents as needed.