Janelle Sicairos
Atwater
Summary
Master of Public Administration graduate with diverse experience across government, higher education, behavioral health, social services, and education. Skilled in policy analysis, program coordination, research, stakeholder engagement, customer service, and administrative operations. Strong communicator and analytical problem-solver recognized for adaptability, attention to detail, and building collaborative relationships. Passionate about improving systems, supporting diverse communities, and delivering thoughtful, people-centered solutions in mission-driven organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional Atwater
Atwater Elementary School District
Atwater, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated instructional delivery and classroom routines in K-8 general and special education settings to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted teachers with small-group instruction, behavior intervention, and classroom organization.
- Collaborated with teachers in small-group instruction, behavior intervention, and classroom organization to foster a supportive learning environment.
Graduate Studies Thesis Evaluator
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Consulted with graduate students on thesis, project, and dissertation requirements to clarify expectations and enhance academic success
- Facilitated informational sessions on submission processes, templates, and university guidelines, ensuring students understood requirements for successful submissions
- Provide written feedback and coordinate revisions and approvals, as assigned
- Provided written feedback and coordinated revisions and approvals.
- Maintain confidential academic records and support Graduate Studies processing and compliance
Legislative Intern
California State Assembly-Through the Maddy Institute
Sacramento, CA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted policy and bill research; prepared concise written briefs summarizing legal, historical, and stakeholder context to inform internal staff decisions.
- Monitored legislation and tracked bill status; drafted vote recommendations that provided clear rationale for legislative action.
- Attended committee hearings and legislative briefings; synthesized key insights for the Assemblymember’s team.
- Documented constituent concerns and directed issues to appropriate staff to facilitate timely resolutions.
THP- NMD Social Worker
Creative Alternatives, Inc.
Turlock, CA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized service plans for transition-age foster youth, addressing education, employment, housing, and behavioral-health needs to facilitate successful transitions to adulthood.
- Provided comprehensive case management and independent-living skill instruction, delivering crisis support and fostering collaboration with families, agencies, and community partners for safe transitions to adulthood.
- Coordinated efforts with county agencies, schools, clinicians, and community partners to ensure continuity of care, maintaining accurate case notes and compliance with reporting requirements in GEERS.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist / Case Manager
Elite Family Systems
Ceres, CA
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered mental health rehabilitation and crisis support to youth with significant behavioral and emotional needs in a residential program, enhancing their coping skills and emotional resilience.
- Led therapeutic groups and ensured comprehensive treatment documentation met program standards and billing requirements, supporting continuity of care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, advocating for client needs and promoting stabilization and behavioral progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05-2026
Psychology - undefined
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA12-2017
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Classroom supervision
- Classroom support
- Student needs support
- Analytical reasoning
- Feedback delivery
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Data entry
- Policy analysis
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Efficient under pressure
- Social services
Timeline
Graduate Studies Thesis Evaluator
California State University, Stanislaus
01.2026 - 06.2026
Substitute Paraprofessional Atwater
Atwater Elementary School District
09.2025 - Current
Legislative Intern
California State Assembly-Through the Maddy Institute
05.2025 - 08.2025
THP- NMD Social Worker
Creative Alternatives, Inc.
04.2024 - 05.2025
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist / Case Manager
Elite Family Systems
09.2022 - 04.2024
Psychology - undefined
California State University, Stanislaus
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, Stanislaus