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Blanca Castro-Paredes

School Counselor
Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Language Specialist - Substitute

Cornerstone Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
  • Offered translation support for interviews and employment-related processes concerning Spanish speakers.
  • Molded translation to reflect intended meaning and audience reading level.
  • Translated and adapted social messaging, online content and marketing collateral.

Teacher Seminar Coordinator

Oxford Seminars
09.2011 - 09.2021

* Teach, Coordinate, Prepare teachers to teach abroad.

* Lesson Planning

* Teaching Skills

*. Teaching Strategies

* Preparation for foreign and second language students.

* Teach Multi-level classes with a teaching practicum.

* Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

*. Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Spanish Language Specialist

Cornerstone Christian Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
  • Offered translation support for interviews and employment-related processes concerning Spanish speakers.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Molded translation to reflect intended meaning and audience reading level.
  • Spanish Teacher- K-8th

School Counselor Intern

Clark County School District, CCSD
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Transcript Evaluations
  • Involved with minority and second language community.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

Language Assessor for Second Language

Clark County School District, CCSD
01.1989 - 08.2009
  • Produced reports with detailed valuations.
  • Testing and created ESL Curriculum
  • Counseling
  • Involvement with parents, teachers and staff to coordinate ESL lesson planning.

Education

Master of Science - K-12 School Counselor

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2010

Master of Science - Elementary Education & Psychology

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
09.2008

Skills

* Spanish - Speak Fluently, Read & Write

* Staffing

* Entrepreneur - Business Owner

* Self Efficient

* Team Leader

* Creative Solution

* Conversation Interpretation

Certification

  • Licensed School Counselor - Number 0000090868 -Needs Renewal


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish Language Specialist - Substitute

Cornerstone Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current

Spanish Language Specialist

Cornerstone Christian Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021

Teacher Seminar Coordinator

Oxford Seminars
09.2011 - 09.2021

School Counselor Intern

Clark County School District, CCSD
01.2010 - 02.2011

Language Assessor for Second Language

Clark County School District, CCSD
01.1989 - 08.2009

Master of Science - K-12 School Counselor

University of Phoenix

Master of Science - Elementary Education & Psychology

Nova Southeastern University
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