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Daniela Barraza M.A.

Lynwood,CA

Summary

Interested in providing a positive early experience in early childhood education for students with an emphasis on mental health. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Expert at managing multiple tasks in busy environment. Dedicated and ambitious. Eager to contribute developed knowledge and acquire new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Leader

ARC After School Program
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs.
  • Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by promoting respect, curiosity, cooperation among students.
  • Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between daytime classes and after-school activities.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive projects delivering results within deadlines without compromising quality standards.
  • Designed innovative training materials, enhancing the learning experience for students and promoting skill development.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Implemented effective behavior management strategies, creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
  • Addressed diverse learning needs by adapting lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during program implementation.
  • Trained new program leaders, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in program delivery across multiple sites.

Cashier

Tom's Jr
07.2014 - 07.2022
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy
  • Mentored new team members on registers, meeting customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
  • Usedcorrect cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers

College Center Worker

Toberman Neighborhood Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided academic tutoring for students in 6th-12th grade through Zoom and in-person.
  • Planned activities for youth that specialize in youth leaderships skills and arts and cultural education
  • Coordinated day to day operations and scheduled activities, programs and speakers
  • Provided college and career entrance information and assistance to students and parents
  • Assisted students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school planning
  • Provided information concerning specialized scholarships and assistance in completing application forms
  • Prepared letters, flyers and other materials to publicize College to Career Center services, resources and speaker programs
  • Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs at Toberman Neigborhood Center facility.
  • Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.

Program Assistant

Urban Compass
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Filed records with precise approach to optimize data security and to ease the planning of program personnel
  • Made copies, proofread documents, and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff and families
  • Gathered information and entered details into computer tracking spreadsheets, documents, and databases
  • Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep, and inventory maintenance
  • Supported planning and coordinating of program and associated activities as program leader for one site
  • Provided homework help for students in K-5th grade.
  • Planned, prepared and led enrichment activities focusing on social-developmental skills

Team Leader

Jumpstart
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas to run session in the classroom twice a week.
  • Implemented circle time, created, and implemented activities focusing on language, literacy, and social-emotional development.
  • Instructed and provided assistance to 6 college students in a preschool setting with a group of twenty-four 3-5 year olds.

  • Held weekly team meetings to reflect on the week's sessions and to prepare for the upcoming sessions.

Corps Member

Jumpstart
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked in preschool classrooms to help prepare young children for future educational programs with focus on their comprehension skills and social and developmental skills.
  • Supported positive behavior with encouragement and reinforcement
  • Focused on enhancing their literacy and writing skills through reading comprehension and writing practice.

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology Law, And Society

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Program development and management
  • Classroom management
  • Student mentoring
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Administrative support
  • Bilingual (fluent in Spanish- oral and written)
  • Customer Service
  • Mental Health Support
  • Group Therapy

Practicum

School Based Clinician, August 2021- May 2022; January 2023- May 2023

Jewish Family and Children Services- Long Beach, CA

  • Offer mental health services to middle school and high school students in the Downey Unified School District.
  • Create a welcoming environment to create strong rapport and build a trusting relationship.
  • Conduct intakes and create a treatment plan with the students.
  • Revisit goals to track student's progress.
  • Provide crisis management.
  • Keep student's progress notes updated on a weekly basis.
  • Provide grief group therapy to students ranging from 8-16 years of age.

Certification

  • First aid certified
  • CPR certified
  • HIPPA Secure Now 2024

Timeline

Program Leader

ARC After School Program
10.2023 - 07.2024

College Center Worker

Toberman Neighborhood Center
09.2020 - 06.2021

Program Assistant

Urban Compass
08.2018 - 04.2020

Team Leader

Jumpstart
09.2016 - 06.2018

Corps Member

Jumpstart
09.2015 - 06.2016

Cashier

Tom's Jr
07.2014 - 07.2022

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology Law, And Society

University of California, Irvine

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