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Esmeralda CRUZ

El Paso,TX
Esmeralda CRUZ

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable Migrant Program Specialist with over 15 years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to support the needs of migrant populations. Skilled in creating culturally responsive services, coordinating community outreach initiatives, and providing educational resources to empower individuals and families. Proven track record of improving access to vital services, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and promoting equity and inclusivity within diverse communities. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to foster partnerships with community stakeholders and advocate for the unique needs of migrant populations. Compassionate and driven professional committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those facing many challenges. Seeking to transition into a new role as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, utilizing a client-centered approach and compassionate work to help individuals navigate through their obstacles and meet their individual needs.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ysleta ISD

Migrant Program Specialist
09.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare, collect, and organize all documentation and data required for compliance for the Title I Part C Migrant Education Program
  • Complete eligibility forms, review and approve certificates of eligibility (COE)
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, etc., for migrant students and parents
  • Enter required student data into New Generation System (NGS), and send notification through the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) national database as required by TEA
  • Academic monitoring of state assessments, and year round of all migrant students
  • Provide information through training or presentations to district personnel and community to support the students' academic and social success
  • Evaluation of program effectiveness to develop improved methods
  • Provide information and referrals to individuals to public and private agencies and community services for assistance
  • Assessed clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions
  • Supervisor tutors who provide academic tutoring to students who are at-risk of failing or failing

Education Service Center R-19

NGS Data Specialist
08.2008 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Work with various student database systems including NGS, and Filemaker in tracking student information with specific student populations

Socorro Independent School District

Print Shop Clerk
05.2005 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Reviewed job requests, scheduled deadlines, kept records of jobs completed for quality control
  • Performed all billing of jobs completed, and quotes
  • Processed purchase orders for materials needed to complete jobs
  • Prepared employee time-sheets and leave of absence
  • As well as gained knowledge of how to operate all machines

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

from Clinical Mental Health
11-2024

University Overview

  • Abuse, Crisis, and Trauma Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Disorders and Addictions
  • Group Counseling
  • Counseling the Culturally Diverse
  • Principles of Psychopharmacology
  • Counseling Couples and Families
  • Assessments, Tests, and Measurements
  • Psychopathology
  • Assessment of Mental and Emotional Health Status

Park University
Fort Bliss, TX

Bachelor of Science from Information and Computer Science
10.2015

University Overview

  • Computer Networking
  • Basic Programming
  • Software Development and Testing
  • Web Application and databases
  • Managing Information Systems
  • Networking and Security

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Competency
  • Confidentiality
  • Breathing Relaxation Techniques
  • Guided Imagery
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Family Needs Assessment
  • Scheduling and Appointment Setting
  • Conducting Home Visits
  • Referral coordination
  • Mental health assessment
  • Family therapy
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Interventions
  • Building rapport
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client counseling
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Counseling
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Treatment Planning
  • Bilingual in spanish and english
  • Intake assessments
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Express

Certification

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, The Medical University of South Carolina's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11/01/23
  • Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals, Cine-Med Inc., 09/01/23
  • Narcan, Aliviane, Inc., 05/01/24
  • Human Trafficking: Awareness & Prevention, Aliviane, Inc., 05/01/24
  • One Pill Can Kill, Aliviane, Inc., 05/01/24
  • Strengthening Community Partnership to align with Transforming Juvenile Justice, Aliviane, Inc., 05/01/24

Affiliations

American Counseling Association, Active

References

  • Paul Covey, Director of Federal & State Programs, 06/01/20 - 12/01/24, 915-434-0795
  • Richard Salcido, Director of Family Services of El Paso, 11/01/23 - 10/01/24, 915-355-2491
  • Claudia Ornelas, Clinical Director Family Services of El Paso, 11/01/23 - 09/01/24, 915-999-8715
  • Laura Zuniga, ESC-19 Supervisor, 08/01/08 - 12/01/15, 915-780-6567

Volunteer Experience

El Paso Health, 1145 Westmoreland Dr, El Paso, TX, 79925, 11/01/23, Assisted with the community food pantry
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Canva

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Migrant Program Specialist

Ysleta ISD
09.2015 - Current

NGS Data Specialist

Education Service Center R-19
08.2008 - 09.2015

Print Shop Clerk

Socorro Independent School District
05.2005 - 08.2008

Grand Canyon University

from Clinical Mental Health

Park University

Bachelor of Science from Information and Computer Science

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