Alva Zamorano
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A recent Educational Counseling graduate student, an experienced and enthusiastic bilingual educator who aims to continue gaining experience in supporting students in their K-12 education. Able to develop personal and collaborative relationships with students and parents, and work towards building their confidence in their skills and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Animo James B Taylor Charter Middle School
Los Angeles, CA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with the school counselor to implement academic, personal, and social-emotional support plans for students.
- Assisted in organizing college field trips to promote post-secondary awareness and readiness.
- Communicated with graduating 8th graders and families regarding promotion eligibility, academic progress, and attendance.
School Counselor Intern
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Tech Academy High School
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted students with academic planning, including course selection and dual enrollment opportunities.
- Reviewed and interpreted student transcripts to ensure graduation requirements were being met, including A-G requirements, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- Collaborated closely with 12th-grade students to support on-time graduation and post-secondary planning, including completing their 2025-2026 FAFSA application.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Tech Academy High School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Supported instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities and reinforced lessons aligned with IEP goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and the Special Education Coordinator to address student needs and monitor academic progress.
- Worked alongside grade-level school counselors regarding the social-emotional state of students.
Instructional Assistant
Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide academic support during whole-class instruction and designated small groups.
- Create lessons that reinforce Math and ELA lessons learned during whole-class instruction.
- Redirected and supported student engagement during online instruction, including monitoring participation and behavior for both fully remote and hybrid learners to ensure a productive and inclusive learning environment.
Program Leader
ARC After School Program
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide supervision during program hours and lead enrichment activities.
- Provide homework help and academic enrichment activities aligned with school curriculum.
- Ensure participants record their attendance on logs and communicate with team members about students’ whereabouts during program hours.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions to enhance professional development.
Instructional Assistant
New Academy of Science and Art
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide academic support during bilingual class instruction, individual lessons, and student-led educational activities.
- Conduct standardized exams, record results, and monitor progress.
- Modify lessons for ESL students needing additional support in both Mathematics and ELA.
Learning Center Instructor
New Economics for Women
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide homework assistance, enrichment lessons, and science-based activities during the academic school year and summer sessions.
- Served as a liaison between parents and teachers regarding students' academic performance and behavior.
- Attend staff meetings that focus on personal development, teamwork, and collaboration with teachers and parents.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05-2015
Skills
- Academic advising
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Career counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- Individual counseling
- Special education support
- Program development
- Record keeping
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPS), School Counseling
- Child Welfare and Attendance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Animo James B Taylor Charter Middle School
04.2025 - 05.2025
School Counselor Intern
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Tech Academy High School
11.2024 - 03.2025
Special Education Instructional Aide
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Tech Academy High School
08.2021 - 07.2024
Instructional Assistant
Endeavor College Preparatory Charter School
10.2020 - 06.2021
Program Leader
ARC After School Program
09.2019 - 08.2020
Instructional Assistant
New Academy of Science and Art
08.2017 - 06.2019
Learning Center Instructor
New Economics for Women
08.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Merced
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