Brittany Saavedra
Beckley
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Homebase Inc., excelling in supportive counseling and mentorship for youth. Proven ability to enhance emotional outcomes through clear communication and decision-making. Skilled in multitasking and organization, with a strong focus on developing engaging educational experiences as a Spanish Teacher, fostering cultural awareness and student engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Out Source Coordinator
Homebase Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Provided supportive counseling and mentorship to adolescent and pre-adolescent children through compassionate, empathetic face to face counseling.
- Improved student emotional and behavioral outcomes by conducting individual supportive counseling sessions.
- Provided resources and referrals for patients seeking additional support services.
- Provided respite care services for family caregivers, allowing them time away while ensuring continuous support and working to maintain progress of treatment goals of clients.
- Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.
Spanish Teacher
Raleigh County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2026
Master of Arts - Education
American Public University
Charles Town02-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2008
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Input patient notes
- Decision-making
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Nurturing and parenting Class
- Clear communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved Parenting and Nurturing Certification by completing classes and training with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
· Licensed Elementary Education - permanent certificate with 10+ years experience.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Out Source Coordinator
Homebase Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Raleigh County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Fairmont State University
Master of Arts - Education
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Marshall University
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