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BONNIE NUNEZ

Little Rock

Summary

Dedicated Foster Care Provider with extensive experience at Connected Families, skilled in child advocacy and safety planning. Successfully collaborated with Case Workers, Attorney Ad-Litem, CASA and other necessary personnel in enhancing children's mental health and educational support, while fostering family reunification. Adaptable and committed to aiding families in navigating the fostering process.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Provider

Connected Families
10.2023 - Current
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Implemented strategies to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.

Foster Care Provider

DCFS
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Taught older children about money, work ethic and other important life skills.
  • Collaborated with school personnel and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.

Childcare Provider

The Church At Rock Creek
09.2016 - 03.2022
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Curriculum Coordinator/Bible & Music Instructor

Markham Street Baptist Church Mother's Day Out
10.2010 - 12.2019
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed special programs, i.e. Christmas and Graduation Programs
  • Taught students basics in rhythm and body kinesiology through music and movement, as well as scripture memorization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Skills

  • Safety planning
  • Child development
  • Transportation coordination
  • Educational support
  • Dedicated support
  • Foster care youth
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Maintain case files
  • Child advocacy

Timeline

Foster Care Provider

Connected Families
10.2023 - Current

Foster Care Provider

DCFS
04.2021 - 10.2023

Childcare Provider

The Church At Rock Creek
09.2016 - 03.2022

Curriculum Coordinator/Bible & Music Instructor

Markham Street Baptist Church Mother's Day Out
10.2010 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Central Washington University
BONNIE NUNEZ