Destiny DeHerrera
Denver,CO
Summary
Equity-focused Master of Social Work candidate with school-based experience supporting diverse, multilingual, low-income student populations. Expertise in MTSS implementation, restorative practices, crisis intervention, and culturally responsive family engagement. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address behavioral, academic, and social-emotional needs while advancing educational equity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Bear Valley Middle School
Denver, Colorado
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs in daily academic tasks and personal development.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance in a supportive environment.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Family Liaison
Bear Valley Middle School
Denver, Colorado
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Facilitated communication between families and school staff to enhance student support.
- Coordinated family engagement events to promote involvement in school activities.
- Conducted outreach to families regarding school programs and services available.
- Coordinated events such as parent-teacher conferences and open house nights.
- Collaborated with community resources to develop programs that meet the needs of families.
Student Support Liaison
Bear Valley Middle School
Denver, Colorado
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administration to enhance collaboration and support for student success.
- Facilitated meetings to address student needs and resources, ensuring alignment among stakeholders for effective educational support.
- Promoted positive school culture through conflict resolution strategies, fostering an inclusive environment for all students.
- Managed documentation related to student services and academic initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior management to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2021
Internship in Affective Needs Center
Bear Valley Middle School
Denver, COSkills
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional support
- Student accommodation
- Student advocacy
- Educational support
- Progress monitoring
- Student supervision
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication strategies
- Skill-building
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Relationship building
- Patient
- Data documentation
Timeline
Affective Needs Paraprofessional
Bear Valley Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Family Liaison
Bear Valley Middle School
07.2022 - 08.2025
Student Support Liaison
Bear Valley Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Internship in Affective Needs Center
Bear Valley Middle School