Guadalupe Arzate Alvarez
305 W Harding Ave. Santa Maria, CA,USA
Summary
Dedicated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumna with extensive experience working with children of various age groups. Currently employed as a Bilingual Instructional Aide at Alvin Elementary within the Santa Maria Bonita School District. Pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from UMASS Global, along with a PPSC Credential. Eager to further enhance skills and knowledge in mental health and wellness coaching and committed to developing effective strategies and applying learned techniques to ensure student well-being and academic success. Passionate about making a meaningful impact as a future School Counselor by promoting mental health awareness and support within educational K-12 settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Santa Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Support my designated kindergarten teacher with bilingual communication to Spanish-speaking students and parents
- Provide classroom management support by ensuring that students are on task and focused on completing assignments in class
- Monitor student behavior and intervene when necessary. This helps ensure a safe learning environment for students
- Lead small groups with targeted instruction on phonemic awareness using the UFLI Foundations book, letter names, letter sound recognition, and literacy skills. As well as learning skills that support students' mathematical abilities, such as number recognition, counting to 100 by ones and tens, addition, and subtraction
- Complete seasonal art activities with students that promote the development of fine motor skills. Some examples include hand painting, coloring, watercolor painting, tracing names, paper cutting projects, etc.
- Assist the teacher with weekly prep work materials, such as copies of worksheets
- Interpret for parent-teacher conferences in Spanish to ensure effective communication about students' progress, challenges, and goals
- Support with student assessments for trimesters
ASES/ASP Leader
YMCA
Santa Maria, CA
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided daily student supervision to groups that consisted of 20 to 25 students. This guaranteed a safe and secure space for students to complete daily activities and tasks
- Organized enrichment activities that incorporated appropriate, age-level academic support
- Tutored students and supported homework completion
- Collaborated with coworkers to organize seasonal events, like the Fall Festival
Internship Student
Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab
San Luis Obispo, California
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted preschool teachers in organizing lessons and creating projects for kids to engage in their learning
- Provided student supervision to enhance the importance of a safe environment for the students
- Led small groups with my coworkers. Small groups focused on fine and gross motor skills, and book comprehension
Hospital Volunteer
Dignity Health
Santa Maria, CA
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Organized files and paperwork in the office and made copies needed for the week
- Delivered items, like mail and certain work that needed to be transferred to another office
- Volunteered twice a week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2023
Associate of Arts- Transfer - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California, CA05-2021
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling With PPSC Credential
University of Massachusetts Global (UMASS Global)
Aliso Viejo, CA12-2027
Skills
- Language: Bilingual, proficient in Spanish and English
- Classroom management: support the teacher in setting clear expectations and routines
- Effective communication: open communication with parents and teachers, actively listening to suggestions and concerns
- Patience: support students experiencing difficult situations by keeping an open and calm mental state
- Collaboration: effectively working with teachers and administrative staff to promote a successful learning environment
- Time management: prioritizing important tasks, planning, creating schedules, realizing when it is important to take breaks
- Conflict resolution/problem-solving: providing empathy and validation, as well as active listening
- Relationship building: build positive relationships with staff and students to ensure respectful environments
Relevant Coursework
- Inclusive Practices for Student Success
- Infant and Toddler Development
- Early and Middle Childhood Development
- Research Methods in Child Development
- Adolescence
- Interpersonal Relations: Peer Relationships
- The Helping Relationship
- Child Development in Diverse Cultures
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Behavioral Disorders in Childhood
- Environmental Psychology
- Multicultural Psychology
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Santa Maria Bonita School District
12.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab
01.2023 - 06.2023
ASES/ASP Leader
YMCA
01.2020 - 12.2023
Hospital Volunteer
Dignity Health
08.2015 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts- Transfer - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Allan Hancock College
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling With PPSC Credential
University of Massachusetts Global (UMASS Global)