Aimee Cruz
Fresno,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Fresno Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in school counseling techniques and strategies.
- Organized parent education events aimed at strengthening family involvement in the educational process and promoting a supportive home environment.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
Animal Care Specialist
Fresno Animal Center
11.2023 - Current
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
Home School Liaison
Fresno Unified School District
04.2017 - 11.2024
- Facilitated positive and productive communication between educators and families
- Interacted with families by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff.
- Implemented outreach initiatives that increased parent involvement in school activities and events.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on topics such as college planning, financial aid, and study skills, empowering families to support their children''s education more effectively.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by organizing regular meetings and providing timely updates on student progress.
Enumerator
United State Census
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Improved data accuracy by diligently collecting and recording census information from households.
- Enhanced community participation in the census by conducting door-to-door visits and providing clear explanations of the process.
- Assisted in achieving a comprehensive demographic representation by reaching out to underrepresented groups within communities.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, including inclement weather and challenging neighborhood conditions during fieldwork.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of enumerators to complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
Interpreter
Fresno Unified School District
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills
- Provided oral translations and interpretations for Spanish-speaking families during Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings.
Project Associate
East Bay Asian Youth Center
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Went door-to-door to survey residents of Southeast Fresno to understand and document issues
- Educated community members regarding education resources and programs available to support their families
- Helped develop presentations and media to promote community resources for events
- Coordinated meetings, forums, and community events to support residents of the area.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Fresno, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno State
Fresno01.2017
Skills
- Fluent: Spanish
- Dedicated Team Player
- Customer Service
- Computer Proficient
- Excellent Communication Skills
- MS Office/Canva Proficiency
- Cultural Competency
Certification
Pupil Personal Service Credential (PPSC)
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Fresno Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
Fresno Animal Center
11.2023 - Current
Enumerator
United State Census
08.2020 - 10.2020
Interpreter
Fresno Unified School District
05.2017 - 09.2020
Home School Liaison
Fresno Unified School District
04.2017 - 11.2024
Project Associate
East Bay Asian Youth Center
07.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno State
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