Brenda Gonzalez
Hyattsville
Summary
Compassionate family support worker dedicated to helping families find appropriate social services and relief. Committed to making sure families receive appropriate benefits and have access to community resources. Dedicated to helping families and teen parents become independent and reach their goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
Reginal S. Lourie Center
Rockville
05.2015 - Current
- Establish and maintain a healthy, professional relationship with families in order to assist them become independent
- maintain up to date health information such as immunization, well baby care visits, developmental screenings, and relevant health information needed.
- conduct home visits when necessary
- complete the Family Partnership Agreement with the family and assists them reach their goals.
- coordinate and facilitate monthly family meetings
- build partnerships with other agencies in order to better serve the families.
- provide resources like clothing, food, housing, nutrition, transportation and employment.
- complete the family strength and needs assessment in order to meet families where they are.
- attend monthly professional development
- encourage families to participate in family engagement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Child Care Center Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Silver Spring
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
Child Care Provider
Prince George County Public Schools
Hyattsville
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Student Aide
Northwestern Child Development Center
Hyattsville
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Sorted and shelved books to help manage materials and free up teachers for more important work.
Education
Family Development Credential
University Of Connecticut Center For The Study of
05-2022
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, MD05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Family and Community Services
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSome College (No Degree) - 90 Hours ECE
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
- Community Resources
- Family Case Plans
- Home Visits
- CPR/First Aid
- Family Advocacy
- Community Referrals
- Relationship Building
- Fluent in Spanish
- Dedicated Support
- Family engagement
- Effective communication
- Data documentation
- Circle of Security Facilitator
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Reginal S. Lourie Center
05.2015 - Current
Child Care Center Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
08.2014 - 05.2015
Child Care Provider
Prince George County Public Schools
11.2011 - 08.2014
Student Aide
Northwestern Child Development Center
09.2010 - 05.2011
Family Development Credential
University Of Connecticut Center For The Study of
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Some College (No Degree) - Family and Community Services
Prince George's Community College
Some College (No Degree) - 90 Hours ECE
Prince George's Community College
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