Gloria Vialpando
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional with 6 years of experience supporting students with learning disabilities, behavioral issues and psychological issues to improve their academic success and emotional wellness. Skilled in advocacy and resource coordination. Adept at building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. Quick learner and highly motivated.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant - Special Education
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
- Reinforce teacher instruction and curriculum, develop strategies to facilitate academic growth
- Support students with socio-emotional needs, assist students with building coping skills and strategies to remain focused and motivated in academics
Foster Care Social Worker
Excel Family Intervention Program
08.1996 - 03.1998
- Provided support to foster parents with the developmental, emotional and medical needs of the children under their charge, provided referrals to address children's needs
- Conducted ongoing assessments of the psychological and physical needs of children in foster care, maintained reports on the children's progress in school, behavior and emotional state
Victim Service Representative
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
11.1991 - 07.1994
- Interviewed victims to assess service needs and applicable compensation benefits.
- Assisted victims with filing claims with the California Victim Compensation Program.
- Served as a liaison between victims, district attorneys and law enforcement.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1989
Skills
- Diplomacy
- Active listening
- Client relations and communications
- Team collaboration
- Reporting and documenting
- Social perceptiveness
Custom Section
Post MSW Pupil Personnel Services Certification course - Winter 2024
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Special Education
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
Foster Care Social Worker
Excel Family Intervention Program
08.1996 - 03.1998
Victim Service Representative
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
11.1991 - 07.1994
Masters - Social Work
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Los Angeles
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