Ivana Sanchez
Tamuning
Summary
Dynamic educator and advocate with a proven track record at The Young Learners Center, enhancing student achievement through data-driven instruction and fostering strong community ties. Excelled in collaborative learning and parent-teacher partnerships, significantly improving client engagement and support across diverse roles. Skilled in curriculum alignment and empathetic listening, achieving meaningful progress in educational and social service settings. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Master Teacher
The Young Learners Center
05.2024 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback to students through consistent formative assessments, enabling them to continuously improve their skills and understanding of course material.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting a supportive home-school connection for student success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and adapt teaching strategies based on student needs, leading to significant gains in achievement levels.
Social Worker
Homelessness Assistance and Poverty Prevention
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Case Manger II
Sanctuary Inc. of Guam
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
Youth Mentor
AmeriCorps
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, cultivating a culture of respect and understanding within the group.
- Encouraged the exploration of personal interests by guiding youths in identifying their strengths and passions.
- Increased youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in mentoring sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to create consistency in program delivery across all areas of focus.
- Fostered a culture of mutual support among mentees by encouraging peer mentorship and collaborative learning.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing, journaling, public speaking, and other artistic avenues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guam
Mangilao Village, Guam06-2020
Associate of Arts - Education
Guam Community College
Mangilao Village, Guam06-2017
Skills
- Self-Assessment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum Alignment
- Collaborative learning
- Attention to Detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Case Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Youth Advocacy
- Mentoring
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, 2020
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention, 2020
- Working with at-risk youth, 2018
- Working with Young Children, 2017
Timeline
Preschool Master Teacher
The Young Learners Center
05.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Homelessness Assistance and Poverty Prevention
06.2022 - 02.2024
Case Manger II
Sanctuary Inc. of Guam
07.2020 - 06.2022
Youth Mentor
AmeriCorps
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, 2020
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention, 2020
- Working with at-risk youth, 2018
- Working with Young Children, 2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guam
Associate of Arts - Education
Guam Community College
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