Cindy Coronado
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Excelling in parental communication and behavioral management. Successfully established positive relationships that enhanced student success and safety. Recognized for reliability and professionalism, I advocate for students' needs while fostering collaboration among faculty and families to create a supportive learning environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students/Guidance Counselor Assistant
Chicago Public Schools, Reilly Elementary School
Chicago, IL
10.1998 - Current
- Coordinated communication between families and school administration regarding student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student behavioral concerns effectively.
- Participated in school safety planning and crisis response preparations.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Developed relationships with external organizations to create opportunities for students' professional growth.
- Recruited and oriented departmental staff.
- Provided emotional support to students who were struggling academically or socially.
- Organized and maintained student records including transcripts, attendance, and grades.
- Helped coordinate parent-teacher conferences and other meetings related to student success.
- Maintained communication with teachers regarding students' academic performance or behavior issues.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Established and enforced administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
Security Officer
Chicago Public Schools, Mather High School
Chicago, Illinois
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Monitored school premises to ensure student and staff safety.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Augustine
Chicago, IL08-1999
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft
Chicago08-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Wright College
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Education
Northeastern University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Parental communication
- Behavioral management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Fundraising
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Coached volleyball and softball
- Established first cheerleading program at school
- Developed the high school fair at our school
- Fundraised for 8th grade trip( Community trunk and treat with PR Jeep Club) Movie nIght, Friendship/ Sweetie's Day( carnations sold with cards)
- Chaperoned 8th grade Washington Trip for the 20th time.
- Back to school Event
- Halloween School Parade (PreK to 5th grade)
- Volunteered at Food Pantry
- Record Keeping and Distribution
Certification
- OSEL Restorative Practice certified
- Osel Safety Care (Deescalation)
- OSHW CPR Trained
- SY25 Discipline All trainings
- STLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Lead/Charge for security team
- Lead/Charge for Recess Team
- Lead/ Charge Attendance Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Students/Guidance Counselor Assistant
Chicago Public Schools, Reilly Elementary School
10.1998 - Current
Security Officer
Chicago Public Schools, Mather High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Augustine
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Wright College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Northeastern University
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