Alexandra Martinez 1343 Washing Avenue Apt 18A, Bronx , NY 10456

(718)288-7476 alexandra.martinez716@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a professional position that best utilizes my skills, in an organization that offers challenging assignments and opportunities for advancement.

PROFILE • Strength-based approach family worker, who explores the needs of families in crisis and

helps them find their value in society. • Works with families and for the families, in order to find and reach their own unique and

specific goals. • Ability to work independently and/or with a team, in a fast-paced or crisis situation/

environment. • Bilingual in Spanish and English .

EDUCATION Herbert Lehman College New York, NY BA (Sociology / EarlyChildhood EDU minor) 2015 Hosts Community College Long Island City, NY AS (Applied Science and Community Health) 2012

EXPERIENCE The Puerto Rican Family Institute Children Intensive Case Management Program Brooklyn, NY Supportive Case Manager 07/2015-present • Assist children and adolescents with emotional disturbance whom have an Axis I diagnosis

obtain entitle benefits. • Support the youth and families in obtaining appropriate mental health services required to

enhance the clients quality of life in the community. • Work with a case load of 18-25 and conduct outreach face to face visits a minimum of twice a

month. Grace and Mercy Home Care Services LLC. Bronx,NY Human Resources Coordinator 03/2015- 6/2015 • Prepare applications for potential Home Health Aids. • Interview and hire applicants for various shifts. • Review Criminal Back Ground and Job references as well as conducted orientations and

explained company policies and procedures.

Teachers of Tomorrow Tutors Summer Program Yonkers, NY Tutor co-Teacher (Seasonal Postion) 07/2014-08/2014 • Help first graders with Math , Writing and Science lessons. • Was able to design my own lesson plan, present it and teach it to the students. • Used my language skills to translate to the faculty and parents. Planned Parent Hood Bronx,NY Promotora de Salud/Community Heath Worker 05/2012-01/2013 • Conducted street outreach , advised clients and community groups on issues related to

diagnostic screening, such as pap smears, pregnancy tests and birth control. • Advocated for individual or community health needs with government agencies and health

services providers. • Bored at the Mexican Conciliate, educating individuals about reproductive health.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS • School Violence/Child Abuse Certificate. • Teacher Assistant Certificate • DOE and DOI Finger Printed Approval. • Mandated Reporter (OMH). 2016 • Safety in the social work Field Training (OMH) • Knowledge of CAIRS and AWARDS systems • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)