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Claudia Martínez

Richmond

Summary

Bilingual Family Support Specialist with extensive experience in child development and parenting education. Skilled in coordinating family assessments and facilitating workshops that promote effective parenting strategies and community engagement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Family support Specialist

Family Lifeline
Richmond
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated family assessments to identify support needs and connect families with available resources.
  • Advised families on navigating public benefits, including food stamps, housing subsidies, and Medicaid, to improve access to essential services.
  • Developed and facilitated workshops on effective parenting and child development strategies, enhancing family skills.
  • Educated parents on child development milestones and positive discipline techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
  • Coordinated referrals to appropriate agencies or programs.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes.

Facilitator

Opening Doors
Richmond,Va
01.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated workshops that increased community engagement and participation.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen community partnerships.
  • Developed and evaluated a training program for parents with children ages 0-5.
  • Developed parents' leadership skills and knowledge to promote family well-being and positive outcomes for children.
  • Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.
  • Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.

Children’s Programs Facilitator

Sacred Heart Center
Richmond
09.2017 - 09.2023

Facilitated family workshops to design engaging activities promoting children's development in language, emotional skills, cognitive learning, and physical growth after school.

  • Guided students in making positive behavior choices while implementing gentle disciplinary measures to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed program plans that met organizational goals and addressed stakeholder expectations, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring for program participants in developing job skills.

Education

Opening Door Certificate - Parenting Program

Opening Door
California City, CA
03-2026

Stewards of Children - Child Abuse Prevention /Training

SCAN
Richmond,Va
02-2026

CPR Adults and Infants - Health

Capaz-IT
Richmond, VA
01-2025

Enhancing And Supporting Children And Families. - Educational

Parents As Teachers
Richmond,VA
09-2024

Diabetes/the Essential Facts/Course - Health

University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
01-2024

Breastfeeding And Adequate Substitutes - Health/Course

Ludwing Maximilians-Universitat Munchen
Germany
10-2023

Nutrition And Life Style in Pregnancy - Pregnancy Health/Course

Ludwing-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen
Germany
09-2023

Medical Interpreter Certificate -

VCU- Medical Main Hospital
Richmond,Va
01-2015

Virginia Mandatory Reporting - Child Abuse And Neglect

Early Impact Virginia
Richmond,Va
07-2013

Lay Health Promoter Program -

Crossover Healthcare
Richmond,Va
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga- Colombia
01-2005

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Family assessment
  • Child development
  • Parenting education
  • Community resources
  • Community engagement
  • Role modeling
  • Family support
  • Home visits
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Timeline

Bilingual Family support Specialist

Family Lifeline
07.2023 - Current

Facilitator

Opening Doors
01.2021 - Current

Children’s Programs Facilitator

Sacred Heart Center
09.2017 - 09.2023

Opening Door Certificate - Parenting Program

Opening Door

Stewards of Children - Child Abuse Prevention /Training

SCAN

CPR Adults and Infants - Health

Capaz-IT

Enhancing And Supporting Children And Families. - Educational

Parents As Teachers

Diabetes/the Essential Facts/Course - Health

University of Copenhagen

Breastfeeding And Adequate Substitutes - Health/Course

Ludwing Maximilians-Universitat Munchen

Nutrition And Life Style in Pregnancy - Pregnancy Health/Course

Ludwing-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen

Medical Interpreter Certificate -

VCU- Medical Main Hospital

Virginia Mandatory Reporting - Child Abuse And Neglect

Early Impact Virginia

Lay Health Promoter Program -

Crossover Healthcare

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Universidad Industrial De Santander
Claudia Martínez