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Angela M Thornton
Program Specialist IV, Texas Department Health and Human Services
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Joined: Sep 7th, 2017

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Education (request update)

Texas College class of 2001

Undergrad Major: Social Work

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Claim To Fame:

Making the dean list and maintaing a 3.5 GPA throughout my 3 years in college

Most Memorable Moment:

Running for Ms. Texas College.

High School: John Tyler High SChool in Tyler , TX class of 1994

Activities & Accomplishments:

Band, Theatre( 4 years), Naional Honor Society, Debate ( 4 Years), Stiudent Goverment ( 4 Years), Pep Squad, Texas Association of Future Educators, and D- Fyit Drug Free Youth in Texas. Tennis player

Best Memories:

Homecoming Queen Nominee in 1994, and graduating with honors.

Experience

I currently work with Texas Department Health and Human Services as Program Specialist IV
I have 6 years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Program Manager Specialist IV | Texas Department of Aging and Disability
From June 2016 to Current • 10 year(s)
Conducts surveys, audits, and reviews to determine facility compliance with certification requirements. Coordinates activities related to surveys and prepares written reports with findings and recommendations.

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) | Texas Department of Aging and Disability
From October 2014 to June 2016 • 2 year(s)
Directed and managed planning and operations of social services department. Oversaw subordinate managers and staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

DLD-Customer Service Representative II | Texas Department of Public Safety
From May 2013 to October 2014 • 1 year(s)
Performed routine customer service work and conducted technical review of applications. Provided rapid and accurate responses to telephone requests and entered information into database.

Substitute Teacher | Austin ISD
From January 2013 to May 2013 • 0 year(s)
Provided and implemented daily lesson plans according to district requirements. Managed classroom environment and promoted student learning in absence of regular teacher.

Private Caregiver | Home-Aid Caregiver Services
From June 2012 to February 2013 • 1 year(s)
Provided scheduled twelve hour overnight private in-home care for senior individuals. Assisted with light housekeeping, errands, meals, medications, and personal care.

Residential Trainer Group Home | Andrew Center
From May 2012 to October 2012 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participated in individualized training and active treatment programs.

Project Coordinator for Houston's Kids Afterschool | Children's Museum of Houston
From January 2009 to June 2011 • 2 year(s)
Directed and managed planning and operations of afterschool collaboration program. Managed service delivery, coordinated activities, and developed budget requests and grant programs.

Family Service Worker | Lutheran Social Services
From May 2008 to January 2009 • 1 year(s)
Assisted with foster care placement in conjunction with Texas Department of Public Safety. Licensed foster parents and provided training for foster parent applicants.

CPS Specialist II | Texas Department of Family Services
From September 2007 to June 2008 • 1 year(s)
Provided Child Protective Services to children in substitute care in Drug Court specialized cases unit. Investigated reports of abuse/neglect and assessed current or future risk to children.

Lead Preschool Teacher | Tyler Day Nursery
From October 2006 to June 2007 • 1 year(s)
Provided safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with state requirements. Planned and implemented programs to teach young children and corresponded with parents on developmental progress.

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | AIA Charter School
From August 2005 to October 2006 • 1 year(s)
Applied knowledge of current education theories and techniques for early learners. Provided instruction following Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills guidelines and maintained student records.

Director Single Parent Support | Texas College
From September 2004 to July 2005 • 1 year(s)
Directed and managed college-based single parent program for individuals seeking higher education. Served as liaison between administrators and managed staff of 4 or more.

Child Protective Specialist II | Texas Department of Family Services
From April 2003 to March 2004 • 1 year(s)
Provided Child Protective Services to children in substitute care. Investigated reports of abuse/neglect and provided ongoing services to meet specific needs of children in care.

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