Christy Ramirez
La Habra,California
Summary
Before and After School Director specializing in curriculum development and fostering positive environments. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Child development and School Counseling and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates success in staff leadership and parent engagement, enhancing student learning experiences. Offers extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children and experience helping students achieve education goals. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth and prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Care Program Director
St Angela Merici Parish School
02.2013 - Current
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies and individual needs.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Supervised up to 45 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual safety.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 30 students.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
School Counseling Intern
Brea Canyon High School
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
School Counselor Intern
Laurel Elementary Magnet School
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2020
Skills
- Effective leader
- Administration knowledge
- Group and individual instruction
- Program Leadership
- Student Counseling
- Child Development
- Innovation and Creativity
- Lesson Planning
- Parent communication
- Recreational activity supervision
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Brea Canyon High School
10.2024 - 01.2025
School Counselor Intern
Laurel Elementary Magnet School
11.2023 - 10.2024
Extended Care Program Director
St Angela Merici Parish School
02.2013 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Psychology
Fullerton College
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