Darlene Joy Tarectecan
Suitland,MD
Summary
Determined School mentor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator at Kettering Middle School (8th Grade)
Kettering Middle School
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
SPED Resource Teacher 6th Through 8th
Kettering Middle School
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
Promotor School Counselor
Latin American Youth Center LAYC
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Educator 5th and 6th Grade Reading & Language Arts
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School
01.2019 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Paraprofessional Educator
Fortis College In Landover Maryland
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Community Based Intervention Worker
Life Enhancement Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with children diagnosed with emotional, mental and behavioral disorders and delivered high-quality case management and therapy to patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
- Performed case management functions, including discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
Coordinator of Community Services
Total Care Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Care Coordinator
Center For Children
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed, implemented and documented status of children's health and wellbeing.
- Worked with children diagnosed with emotional, mental and behavioral disorders and delivered high-quality case management and therapy to patients.
- Supervised overall client services and acted as a liaison between clients, their caregivers and service providers.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
Case Manager/Support Planner
Beatrice Loving Heart Agency
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Developed treatments and casework programs for an average of 45 patients each month.
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
- Coordinated patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDAssociate of Science - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Landover Maryland09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD2015
Skills
- Organized
- Team leader
- Case Management
- Prior Military
- Adept multi-tasker
- Student Support
- Classroom management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Special Education Support
- Student engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Special Needs Students
- Individualized support
Accomplishments
- Graduating Class Secretary at Washington Adventist University (2014-2015)
- Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society (2015)
- Phi Eta Sigma (Knowledge is Power) Honor Society (2015)
- Magna Cum Laude (2017)
- Alpha Betta Kappa (2017)
Timeline
Educator at Kettering Middle School (8th Grade)
Kettering Middle School
08.2023 - 03.2024
SPED Resource Teacher 6th Through 8th
Kettering Middle School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Promotor School Counselor
Latin American Youth Center LAYC
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Fortis College In Landover Maryland
09.2019 - 03.2021
Community Based Intervention Worker
Life Enhancement Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
Educator 5th and 6th Grade Reading & Language Arts
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School
01.2019 - Current
Coordinator of Community Services
Total Care Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
Care Coordinator
Center For Children
09.2018 - 01.2019
Case Manager/Support Planner
Beatrice Loving Heart Agency
06.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Bowie State University
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Washington Adventist University
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