Christína Jimenez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Undergraduate Psychology student and resourceful educator with over 15 years of experience in teaching and working with families, seeking to leverage my background in child development and psychology to gain admission into CSLUB's Master's program in Counseling Psychology.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Skills Coordinator
College Internship Program
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Instructed social skills curriculum in individual and group sessions with neurodivergent individuals (age 18-26); courses included aspects of social communication, awareness, behavior, and confidence
- Developed curriculum in program areas of Reframing, PEERS, and Social Mentoring
- Assessed students social skills strengths and challenges, and assisted in student goal setting
- Supervised and trained Social Skills Department staff, and performed regular meetings and employee evaluations
- Collaborated with onsite therapist to assist students in meeting their social goals, and accessing coping strategies in times of distress
- Produced individual session notes, monthly group notes, and progress reports
Teacher
Belmont Heights Preschool
08.2004 - 06.2020
- Created developmentally appropriate curriculum plans, and tailored instruction to meet the individual needs of my students (ages 4-6 )
- Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Monitored and kept records of the growth of my students to ensure they were meeting developmental and academic benchmarks
- Collaborated with support staff to support neurodivergent students
- Created IEP plans for students with disabilities to help them access the resources needed to help them thrive in school
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences, and maintained open communication with families throughout the school year to discuss children’s progress
- Facilitated workshops and events to strengthen the connection between families and the school community
- Developed and implemented family engagement programs to enhance parental involvement in students' education
- Addressed and resolved concerns raised by parents, ensuring a supportive partnership between home and school
- Helped organize fundraisers to collect funds for improvement projects, special events, and scholarships
- Providing guidance and mentorship to teachers, delegating tasks, and ensuring consistent implementation of classroom practices
- Utilized mindfulness practices in the classroom to help students improve emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, manage stress, and build empathy
- Hosted support groups for parents during the pandemic, to help foster connections and provide resources for support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Long Beach, CA12.2023
Associate - Child Development
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05.2009
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Experience with early childhood education and working with families
- Empathetic and understanding approach, particularly in sensitive or challenging situations
Timeline
Social Skills Coordinator
College Internship Program
10.2024 - 09.2025
Teacher
Belmont Heights Preschool
08.2004 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Associate - Child Development
Long Beach City College