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GISELA T. SANCHEZ

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Energetic and self-motivated team player with the ability to work with a broad range of people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and help parents to reach Effective communication and coping strategies goals between parents and their children. Excellent connection and organizational skills, eager to accept new challenges. A creative problem solver and hardworking contributor. Well-qualified Spanish Interpreter with 12 years of experience in school settings. Easily translates conversations while maintaining the original meaning. Personable and professional with a focus on providing accurate translations for diverse projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Education Coach

as Need Needed Part Time SCAN
08.2022 - Current

provided guidance and support to parents, helping them develop the skills and strategies needed to deal with the challenges of raising their children.

Utilize prior knowledge of child development, communication, and problem-solving techniques to promote effective parenting, tailored to age, gender, and diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Participated in ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, conferences, or online courses that expanded personal subject matter expertise or pedagogical knowledge base.
  • Arranged student engagements with faculty to meet needs for deeper academic support.
  • Developed strong relationships and maintained regular communication with parents, maintaining regular communication channels to keep them informed about their child's progress and solicit feedback for continuous improvement purposes, According to Agency Protocol.
  • Develop and implement custom coaching plans tailored to the specific needs of each family.
  • Teach parents effective communication and disciplines strategies to use with their children.
  • Provide resources and tools to help parents manage stress and maintain a healthy family environment

Family Liaison/Spanish Interpreter

FCPS
08.2010 - Current
  • Work as a Bridge between the schools the parents and Community and stakeholders, including school administrators, staff, families, and counselors/social workers to identify student’s and parent’s needs.
  • Promote communication between the home and the school for the purpose of increasing parent and family involvement and supporting student achievement.
  • Provide direct services to individual students and their families to identify their academic/school success.
  • Promotes understanding of family’s cultural diversity and language barrier.
  • Support Career center and Counselors indifferent events such as: Freshmen Orientation, Junior/senior Parent Night, Financial Aid Workshop, IB information night.
  • PSAT results.
  • NOVA Pathway Connection.
  • AVID.

Enrollment and Career Service Rep

Everest College
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • Take student queries and answer according to the service’s policies and standards Counsel existing students and comeback students to effectively help them realize their Career goals.
  • Suggest and assist with admissions in appropriate Career Path, keeping in mind the financial aspect.
  • Organize activities to educate students about available education options.
  • Identify and build relationships with employers and successfully manage accounts within the local area for both externships and hires., serving as point of contact for the employer and the student.
  • Provide career pathway guidance for students and parents in selecting a Career Technical Education program based on student interest and appropriate placement in a program.
  • Conduct supplementary career training and development workshops for students and Career Services Representatives, including resume writing and interviewing skills.
  • Build a strong interdepartmental team including faculty, Student Services, and other campus departments to identified skill deficiencies and address gaps between students and placement opportunities.

Senior Enrollment Counselor

University of Phoenix
01.2007 - 08.2010
  • Build relationships with prospective students following Family Education Rights and Privileges Act (FERPA) and Title IV, and FAFSA guidelines, while maintaining a 100% retention factor.
  • Advised an average of 700 undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements: always exceeded monthly recruiting metrics.
  • Operate Software Support Services such as SharePoint, Oracle and IS3 which tracks application and client activity, emphasizing efficient customer service and supports desired targets.
  • Oversee and implement the full-life cycle recruiting process, qualifying students in person and via phone.
  • Present New Student Orientation and extend excellent customer service/retention focused.
  • Conduct individual and group career advising, workshops, sessions with undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Advice, encourage, and Motivate individuals on job seeking skills, while staying aware of industry trends to effectively advise them to pursue suitable employment.
  • Assist Corporate Education Liaisons with establishing Business-to-Business relationships and awareness presentations and Organizing Jobs fairs.
  • My main task: “helping change people lives”.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Latin University

Postgrad in Pedagogic - Education

University of Panama

Skills

  • Responsible
  • Collaboration
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Microsoft Office
  • Simultaneous translations experience-bilingual
  • Customer relations understanding
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Ability to Provide Practical Strategies and Resources
  • Ability to Maintain Confidentiality and Professionalism
  • Knowledge of Child Development and Parenting Principles:
  • Active Listening and Empathy
  • Event Coordination

  • Self-directed mindset
  • Vocational planning
  • Employment opportunities
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Interview techniques
  • Relationship building
  • Workshops
  • Individual and group counseling
  • ESL- English as Second Language
  • Job search strategies for students and parents
  • Student-centered learning
  • Resource advocacy
  • Application coordination
  • Education planning

Additional Information

  • Experience in public speaker, in large or small group and Orientation Programs ⦁ Work with International Student-Parents with diverse ages, ethnicity, and Cultures. ⦁ Ability to train and motivate students to reach their goals in life. ⦁ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to accurately convey any message. ⦁ Work independently and great as a team and Peer Mentoring. ⦁ Highly skilled in planning and executing activities parents’ coffees, Career and Job Fairs, Parents training. ⦁ Knowledge of FAFSA application and support parents and students in meetings and workshops. ⦁ Train parents how to access and login into Blackboard (24/7) and Family Connection and SIS Parent account. ⦁ Knowledge of different software (Word, Power point, Outlook, and Excel).

Timeline

Parent Education Coach

as Need Needed Part Time SCAN
08.2022 - Current

Enrollment and Career Service Rep

Everest College
06.2012 - 09.2014

Family Liaison/Spanish Interpreter

FCPS
08.2010 - Current

Senior Enrollment Counselor

University of Phoenix
01.2007 - 08.2010

Postgrad in Pedagogic - Education

University of Panama

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Latin University
GISELA T. SANCHEZ