Enriqueta Matus
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Passionate and dedicated in supporting youth (over the span of 9 years) by empowering them to become the grater version of themselves; by crating a loving, nurturing and encouraging environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Higher Ground
07.2022 - Current
- Build relationships with students, their families, school staff and with their community.
- Completing student mapping activities (love language, grit, self-control, non-adult stress scale, personality, 8 dimensions of wellness, trauma (ACE) assessment).
- Identify students influences, gaps in their wellness and goals
- Supporting youth who are chronically absent or high behavior
- Individually coach and mentor students on an intentional and consistent basis
- Empowering students by building skills, executive functions and goal setting.
- Collaborating with Higher Ground team and school team to identify, address and support student needs.
- Mindfulness and grounding technique practices individually with students
- Recording student life events and encounters.
- Connecting students with resources to support with their individual goals/needs.
Reading and Writing Interventionist
C.E Rose PreK-8 Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Outer Limits School
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Supervised students during recess and outdoor activities.
- Follow a lesson plan while also creating activities.
Poetry Host
City High School
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated poetry groups with youth in 9th-12th grade
- Provided knowledge and examples of various poetry styles
- Empowered youth to create their own poetry and share their writing with their peers.
- Facilitated group discussion of poetry by analyzing own work and other's work.
- Created own lesson plans
Learning Center Proctor
Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Creating a safe, loving and supportive environment during COVID-19 pandemic
- Facilitate youth group outside/inside activities and arts and crafts.
- Supervised youth (ages 5-15) in a small classroom setting.
- Supported youth (ages 5-15) with all school assignments.
- Disinfect class desks, chairs and supplies
Room Service Attendant
Casino Del Sol
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Delivered food, condiments and silverware to guest rooms to fulfill guest orders.
- Deliver any packages that arrived for guests.
- Cleared dishes, trays and carts from rooms with discretion and professionalism.
- Answered detailed questions about menu items, contents and preparation methods to help guests make informed decisions.
- Set up guest amenities
Summer Proctor
Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Chaperone youth on field trips
- Meal prep breakfast, lunch and snacks for youth.
- Facilitated youth group activities (ages 8-14)
Education
Associate of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZAssociate of Arts - Psychology And Creative Writing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2026
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School
Tucson, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
- Facilitating groups
- Food Handling Preparation
- Group Dynamics
- Group Activities
- Emotional Support
- Trauma Responsive
- Student Services
- Writing
- Artistic
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Higher Ground
07.2022 - Current
Reading and Writing Interventionist
C.E Rose PreK-8 Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2022
Poetry Host
City High School
04.2021 - 05.2021
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Outer Limits School
07.2020 - 08.2021
Learning Center Proctor
Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library
08.2019 - 04.2020
Room Service Attendant
Casino Del Sol
07.2014 - 07.2019
Summer Proctor
Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center
06.2013 - 07.2013
Associate of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts - Psychology And Creative Writing
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School
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