Posted on: 2008-03-14
Experience 2007 Instructor, Brooklyn Center for the Urban Ecology Guided a hands-on science and math curriculum for middle school 2005 – 06 Faculty Facilitator, Boricua College Developed syllabus, write-ups and literature Provided academic guidance to 80+ students Facilitated academic skills development process Participated in weekly professional development colloquium Documented, monitored and graded student progress Selected theme-based bibliography 2004 – 05 Supervisor, Senior Program, Henry Street Settlement Oversaw five case managers Facilitated wellness workshops Developed cultural events Public benefits outreach and organizing 2001 – 02 Intensive Case Manager, JBFCS Developed client assessment and coordinated treatment Prepared weekly progress notes and weekly stats Monitored clients and their medications Interfaced with other service providers Facilitated psycho-education workshops 1998 – 2000 Mentoring Supervisor/Case Manager, Henry Street Settlement Designed, coordinated and supervised an afterschool program Implemented survey on health care needs Facilitated workshops that supported teen dialogue 1993 – 98 Intensive Case Manager, University Settlement Developed and coordinated client mental health services including assessment and treatment plans Prepared weekly progress reports and monthly stats Coordinated recreational and cultural events 1998 Adjunct Professor, City College, CUNY Evaluated student teachers at three elementary schools Education City College, CUNY, BA, Performing Arts and Elementary Education, 1983 City College, CUNY, MA, Early Childhood Development, 1992 Hunter College School of Social Work, Certificates, Clinical Case Management, 1993 and 2001 Bilingual: Spanish/English Community Activism Democratic District Leader, 74th AD 2007 - present Community Board Three, Chair, Legislative Committee 1994 – 95 Community School Board One, Member, 1996-99