NICOLE CHAVEZ
Newhall
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child development, providing individualized interventions to support meaningful growth. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of service and delivering positive outcomes through a proactive and adaptable approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Compass Center Inc.
Santa Clarita
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered one-on-one intervention for children 3 years or younger through weekly visits, ensuring comprehensive early intervention services tailored to family schedules.
- Designed, implemented, and adapted activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child utilizing best practice
- Modeled effective adult-child interactions and shared resources on parenting and child development, enhancing caregivers' understanding and support.
- Organized and secured confidential client records and files to ensure privacy. Logged all phone and face-to-face contacts with the family and their Service Coordinator
Real Estate Agent Assistant
HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
Monrovia
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Negotiated and managed real estate transactions to achieve favorable terms for clients.
- Successfully guided home buyers and sellers through sales and purchases of properties.
- Drafted purchase agreements, disclosures, and contractual documents, utilizing DocuSign for efficient signature collection and paperwork completion.
- Informed owners on home and loan statuses to ensure clarity and timely decision-making.
Mortgage Loan Processor
Emerald Funding
Ventura
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and finalized loan submission packages to ensure timely processing.
- Communicate with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
- Oversaw conditions related to loan processing sent from underwriting departments.
- Verified approvals against bank and government lending standards to mitigate compliance risks.
- Evaluated financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors to resolve loan closing requirements and facilitate smooth transactions.
PTA Board Member and Volunteer
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Arcadia
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned and implemented special events for students, enhancing engagement and community involvement.
- Chaperoned field trips to museums and parks, enriching students' learning experiences through hands-on exploration.
- Oversaw children's interactions to promote positive behavior and social skills. and participated with children in activities.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
President, Board of Directors
Arcadia Child Health Council
Arcadia
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Communicated with executive team members to provide updates on project progress and strategic direction.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to inform program improvements and policy enhancements.
- Delivered speeches at various events to engage audiences and share critical information, while actively participating in district-wide meetings.
- Adapted approach to effectively interact with children of diverse ages and personalities. to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2004
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2001
Skills
- Child development
- Assessments
- Progress documentation
- Organizational management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Compass Center Inc.
10.2023 - 01.2025
Mortgage Loan Processor
Emerald Funding
03.2021 - 01.2023
Real Estate Agent Assistant
HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
07.2020 - 07.2023
PTA Board Member and Volunteer
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
09.2017 - 06.2019
President, Board of Directors
Arcadia Child Health Council
08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cuesta College