Pre-GED/Basic Skills Instructor
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I am retired. I offer over 15 years of online and face-to-face classroom instruction experience. I actively involve my students in the learning process and serve as a facilitator for them Additionally, I offer over 25 years of experience in human services and affordable housing.
I served vulnerable populations, including youth aging out of the foster care system, people with limited English proficiency, people with mental illness and/or chemical addiction, people with disabilities, and older persons.
Leave of Absence | 01/2016 – 11/2024
Caregiver for gravely ill close family members.
Online Faculty | 12/06 – 09/18
Online Faculty | 12/10 – 03/18
Responsibilities included: Developing course curricula, teaching general studies, and United States government courses.
Washington State | Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Housing Liaison | 04/08 – 01/16 I served as the statewide Housing Liaison for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for over six years. I provided leadership to leverage community partnerships by gathering, analyzing, and sharing evidence to inform policy and programs. Working to reduce homelessness.
Tacoma Housing Authority | Community Services
King County Housing Authority | Resident Services Program Manager | 2/2004 to 04/2008
Resident Services Specialist | 12/2003 to 2/2004
Area Administrator | 6/2002 to 12/2003
Responsibilities included: hiring, training, and supervising staff.
Management of six distinct programs with a combination of funding from multiple sources. Program development and management.. Drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contracts, grant writing, performance evaluation, records management, and reporting. Initiating and coordinating partnerships.
Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills. Highly proficient in the MS Office Suite, with expert proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Master of Public Administration The Evergreen State College | 2000
