Gabriella Hernandez
Franklin-McKinley School District
Gilroy,CA
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and community-focused professional with experience supporting school-based health and wellness programs, coordinating services, and connecting diverse populations to essential resources. Skilled in outreach, program coordination, community engagement, crisis response, and collaborating with multidisciplinary partners. Committed to advancing health equity and improving access to services for individuals and communities in Santa Clara County.
Work History
School-Linked Services Coordinator
5 Years 1 Month- Managed complex student needs, including crisis situations and program-related concerns, while providing compassionate guidance and support to students and families on sensitive and confidential matters
- Developed, monitored, and maintained database tracking services and supports for students and families, ensuring compliance with data reporting requirements for the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department
- Managed the school site Wellness Center and assisted in addressing school climate and safety needs for the school
- Coordinated schoolwide events and parent engagement activities, enhancing school-community partnerships and fostering collaboration
Mental Health & Wellness Intern
9 Months- Planned and facilitated mental health and wellness workshops, social skill groups, and classroom presentations to promote student engagement and understanding of mental health
- Supported case management by maintaining resource lists, conducting check-ins, and referring students and families to appropriate community-based organizations for better access to services
- Collaborated with staff to develop wellness and awareness events (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Week)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement school-wide health initiatives and resources.
Recreation Lead
6 Months- Plan, organize, and lead after-school and extracurricular recreational activities for students
- Mentored students, fostering teamwork, confidence, and conflict resolution skills
- Maintained attendance records and program documentation while coordinating event logistics, including scheduling, set-up, and clean-up
- Collaborated with school staff to enhance programming and boost student engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Skills
Case Management Support
Data Collection & Documentation
Culturally Competent
Community Outreach & Engagement
Relationship Building
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Time Management & Organization
Event Planning & Coordination
Affiliations
- Engaged Latina Leadership Activist, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
- Undergraduate Social Work Association, San Jose State University
Timeline
School-Linked Services Coordinator
Franklin-McKinley School District
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Mental Health & Wellness Intern
East Side Union High School District
08.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Recreation Lead
City of San Jose
06.2019 - 12.2019Read More
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
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