Brenda Sosa
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
My experience in various settings and leadership roles has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise, plan, coach, and mentor staff, parents, and students. This support fosters their development and success while meeting program and employer goals, thereby closing equity gaps. Over the past ten years, my career in education has been driven by a passion for helping others. Notably, one of my strongest abilities is analyzing community, cultural, educational, social, and demographic data to collaborate with local programs. Additionally, I have coordinated services with community agencies to offer workshops, wraparound services, and equip parents with the tools to advocate for their children. Furthermore, I am proficient in using student information systems and skilled in analyzing information, problems, and procedures to define objectives, identify patterns, and formulate solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison
Tustin Unified School District, Loma Vista
08.2022 - Current
- Provide communication between the school and the home to improve student achievement and parent involvement; perform clerical and paraprofessional responsibilities related to parent involvement; provide assistance on school-related issues; and provide or coordinate translation and interpretation services
- I have involvement with families and students in the rendering of assistance to help families resolve issues, which relate to the ability of the school to serve students and parents
- Assignments in this position include identifying and providing community information to families about school and community resources and attempting to get families involved in school programs and activities
- I assist families in communicating with District personnel regarding non-school-related issues that affect student achievement.
- Provide referrals, as well as follow up with families to ensure that they are receiving the services they need to support students academic performance and well-being.
- Conduct home visits for students with high absenteeism and assisting in wellness home visits to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Developed and implemented strategies to address community concerns, resulting in increased trust and satisfaction.
- Increased awareness of available programs and services through targeted outreach efforts, leading to higher participation rates.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, enabling more efficient coordination of services within the community.
- Conducted research on community needs, informing program development and decision making processes.
- Assessed program effectiveness through regular data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform improvements in service delivery.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration with other organizations to maximize resources and improve community outcomes.
IT Technical Support
Tustin Unified School District, IT Department
06.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment towards project objectives
- Implemented efficient inventory management procedures, including careful inspection, documentation, and secure storage of devices
- Provided regular updates and reports to management, keeping them informed of project progress and any relevant project metrics
- Received and documented inventory of devices, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Para-Educator
Tustin Unified School District, Loma Vista
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Work with students in general daily classroom activities, help special needs/high-risk students, care for their physical and emotional health and safety, affirm their abilities, and strive to promote dignity in all relationships
- I'm CPI certified and that helps with behavior support which includes physical management
- Work with the IEP (early intervention program) team consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
- Intrepid parent conferences and IEP meetings.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Supported teachers in managing diverse classroom populations by providing targeted interventions for students who required additional assistance or modifications.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Coordinator
Santa Ana Unified School District, Villa Fundamental Intermediate School
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, I was responsible for supervising and coordinating the program and staff
- I would plan activities based on the students' and their parents' needs and interests
- I would also manage the program staff and operations, train staff, and maintain relationships with the community and administration
- In addition to planning; I was responsible for inputting data using a student information system, ordering supplies, rosters, parent meetings, and maintaining enrollment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Streamlined vendor management processes, facilitating improved relationships and timely service deliveries.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Community Health Education
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College 06.2016
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Orange County-Regional Occupational Program
385 N Muller St, Anaheim, CA 9280106.2008
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (bilingual in Spanish)
- Interpret meetings
- Strong knowledge of various resources and communities
- Exceptional management and discipline skills
- Ability to adapt to different learning styles and proficiency in communication
- Student records management
- Technology integration
- Collaborating and working well together with others
- Principles and practices of conflict resolution, guidance, and crisis intervention
- Thorough understanding of lesson planning development and initiating program studies in accordance with individual student needs
- Ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience
- Documentation and reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IT Technical Support
Tustin Unified School District, IT Department
06.2023 - Current
Community Liaison
Tustin Unified School District, Loma Vista
08.2022 - Current
Para-Educator
Tustin Unified School District, Loma Vista
01.2014 - 06.2022
Coordinator
Santa Ana Unified School District, Villa Fundamental Intermediate School
09.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Community Health Education
California State University Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Santa Ana College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Orange County-Regional Occupational Program
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