Tacara Juarez

Self-motivated professional with strong analytical and problem solving skills; proven successes in private and nonprofit sectors; experienced in curriculum design, process mapping, and coaching for improvement. Highly skilled at facets of human resource.

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Years of sustained superior performance in the United States Navy. Active "DOD SECRET" Security Clearance. Experienced leader with strong management skills with proven performance in dynamic, fast paced, and challenging environments on various platforms. Able to make correct decisions in stressful situations while meeting deadlines.

School Teacher / Substitute Teacher / Special Needs - Various Schools

(2021-02)

• Designed classroom presentations based on county curriculum to meet students' needs and abilities. Differentiated instruction to meet all students' needs
• Completed progress reports which included individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement. Maintained communication with parents via conferences, phone calls, and notes.
• Strengthened children's basic social skills such as sharing and listening to others as well as teaching. Effectively managed, developed and implemented IEPs and all paperwork for students on caseload.
• Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students and those with physical and mental disabilities.

Aviation Boatswain's Mates, Aircraft Handling (ABH)/ Supply Officer - United States Navy - Various Locations

(2010-04 - 2020-07)

• Managed the stocks supplied or received in an organization. Ordered goods, selected suitable transportation methods, maintained inventory, managed incoming and outgoing stocks, examined goods for damage, and disposed obsolete stock.
• Directed the movement and spotting of aircraft ashore and afloat. Operated, maintained, and performed organizational maintenance on ground-handling equipment used for moving and hoisting of aircraft ashore and afloat.
• Supervised securing of aircraft and equipment. Performed crash rescue, firefighting, crash removal, and damage control duties. Performed duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.

Human Service Caseworker - Illinois Department of Human Services - Chicago, IL

(2008-09 - 2009-03)

• Work Force Development, Child Support, Care Provider Services and other assigned programs to stay compliant with policy for continued benefits through the State.
• Maintained customer contact by telephone or correspondence to relay approved, denied or communicate missing verification and documents to keep cases current and took appropriate actions outlined in state policy.
• Performed professional casework activities in providing public assistance services available from the Department of Human Services as well as auxiliary state, local and federal programs. Explained eligibility criteria and requirements for public assistance programs. Collected customer data and determined eligibility. Discussed the customer's goals and participation levels.
• Assessed the customer's skills and evaluated their ability to obtain and retain employment; made appropriate referrals to other DHS programs, state services or local private services to verify customer receives available benefits.
• Completed case documentation, responded to electronic correspondence and made entries into automated computer systems. Performed functions outlined below or a portion thereof (e.g. Intake) as part of an assigned caseload or on a rotational basis.
• Communicated with customers and other DHS staff in both verbal and written form.

Masters - Public Administration - Barry University (2022-04)

Bachelors of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Maryland (2019-12)