Christina Barlow

Adoption Consultant Case Manager Curriculum Specialist @Haven Adoptions

Doylestown Township, PA, US

Adoption Advocacy and Case Management • Serve as a dedicated case manager for adoptive families, guiding them through each stage of the adoption process with compassion and professionalism. • Conduct home visits to assess family readiness, provide support, compile and manage comprehensive home study files, ensuring all legal and agency-required documents are accurate and up to date, including background checks, references, personal narratives, and safety inspections. • Act as a liaison between families, adoption agencies, and legal professionals to facilitate a smooth and timely adoption process• Special Education Advocate: Acted as an educational advocate for children with special needs, to ensure appropriate services, accommodations, and individualized education programs (IEPs) were implemented. • Behavioral & Educational Expertise: Continued professional development in child behavioral studies with a focus on adoption-related trauma, attachment, and learning support strategies.Instructional Experience • Private Tutor: Provided one-on-one English tutoring for high school students and offered college entrance essay coaching. • Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive elementary-level curriculum (approved by Central Bucks School District) for multiple students during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing core academic standards and individualized learning needs.Community Engagement & Leadership • Philanthropic Leadership: Spearheaded the planning and execution of an annual charity golf fundraiser, supporting an orphanage in Colombia by raising awareness and critical funding. • School Volunteer: Actively volunteered in local schools, supporting classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and student-focused initiatives.Core Skills & Areas of ExpertiseTeaching | Educational Leadership | Special Education Advocacy | Behavioral Consulting | Curriculum Development | Adoption Support | Family Education | Child Development

Arcadia University

M.Ed, Education

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Literature