Guadalupe Orozco
Melrose Park,IL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generalist School Counselor
Morton East High School
Cicero, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Serve a caseload of 270+ students, providing comprehensive academic, college/career, and social-emotional counseling services
- Conduct individual senior appointments using SchooLinks for postsecondary planning, college applications, career readiness, and transcript review
- Monitor student attendance, grades, and academic progress to ensure students remain on track for graduation
- Conduct semester transcript reviews to assess credit completion, graduation eligibility, and academic planning needs
- Track student participation in credit recovery programs and support timely progress toward graduation requirements
- Serve on the Senior Professional Learning Team (PLT) to develop and implement postsecondary readiness lessons and interventions
- Collaborate through BARR and MTSS frameworks to analyze data, identify barriers, and implement targeted student supports
- Use Panorama data to monitor social-emotional needs and inform interventions
- Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, supporting accommodations and student success planning
- Deliver classroom lessons on postsecondary planning, graduation requirements, and course registration
- Coordinate AP, ACCESS, and WIDA testing administration
- Provide crisis response, student wellness support, and short-term counseling interventions
- Conduct home visits and collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Connect students and families with community resources including mental health, healthcare, legal, and social services
- Manage counseling department communication and social media outreach
Special Education Paraprofessional ESY
Oak Park River Forest High School SD 200
Oak Park, IL
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with special education team members, therapists, and parents to monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Supported students with diverse disabilities in Extended School Year (ESY) program through individualized instruction and behavior intervention strategies.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to students, promoting their social and emotional development and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.
Inclusion Aide
Elmhurst Park District
Elmhurst, IL
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with park district staff and program leaders to implement individualized support plans for participants with special needs, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and supervision to individuals with disabilities during park district programs and events, promoting socialization and independence.
- Monitored and assessed the progress and behavior of participants with disabilities, implementing behavior management strategies and communication techniques to support their success.
School Counselor Intern
Bensenville SD 2 - Blackhawk Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered classroom lessons on suicide prevention, warning signs, and help-seeking behaviors
- Served on Attendance Committee and supported data-driven attendance interventions
- Implemented Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) as a Tier 2 behavioral intervention
- Facilitated social skills groups for multilingual learners and self-esteem groups for female students
- Collaborated through MTSS teams to identify student needs and monitor intervention effectiveness
- Supported student safety planning, re-entry meetings, and crisis response procedures
- Made referrals to community-based mental health and support services
- Conducted home visits and collaborated with social workers, teachers, administrators, and families
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Berkeley SD 87 - Jefferson Primary
Bellwood, IL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided language support to non-English speaking students in classroom settings to facilitate understanding and communication.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school staff to develop and implement personalized learning strategies for bilingual students.
- Monitored and tracked progress of bilingual students, compiling data and feedback to support academic growth and development.
RISE Instructional Assistant
School District 89
Maywood, IL
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided one-on-one support and assistance to students during class to ensure comprehension of material and completion of assignments.
- Supported students in developing independent study skills and strategies to enhance their academic success in the RISE program.
- Monitor and track student progress towards academic and behavioral goals, adjusting interventions as needed.
Juvenile Probation Intern
Cook County Juvenile Court
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted intake interviews with juvenile clients and assessed their needs for services and rehabilitation programs.
- Conducted intake interviews with juvenile offenders to assess their personal histories, family dynamics, and risk factors for reoffending.
- Completed thorough case management documentation, including progress reports and court summaries, to track and update juvenile probation cases.
- Attended court hearings and collaborated with probation officers to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions and probation requirements.
- Collaborated with community resources, such as schools, social services, and mental health providers, to develop holistic treatment plans for juvenile probationers.
- Assisted probation officers in developing and implementing case plans for juveniles to reduce recidivism.
Registrar's Office Work Study
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Filed and organized student records in accordance with departmental procedures to ensure easy access and confidentiality.
- Updated and maintained accurate student information in the database, making sure all records were up to date and compliant with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the college to coordinate class schedules, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure a smooth registration process for students.
- Provided excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff by answering inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Supported Registrar's Office staff with various administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating spreadsheets, and preparing mailings.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Spanish
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest12-2019
Certification
- Certification in Policing, 2019-12-01
- Safety-Care Training, 2021-03-01
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 2022-08-01
- Illinois Professional Educator's License: School Service Personnel Certificate K-12
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Generalist School Counselor
Morton East High School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional ESY
Oak Park River Forest High School SD 200
06.2024 - 07.2024
School Counselor Intern
Bensenville SD 2 - Blackhawk Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Inclusion Aide
Elmhurst Park District
03.2022 - 07.2024
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Berkeley SD 87 - Jefferson Primary
10.2021 - 06.2022
RISE Instructional Assistant
School District 89
02.2020 - 10.2021
Juvenile Probation Intern
Cook County Juvenile Court
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registrar's Office Work Study
Concordia University Chicago
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Spanish
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University Chicago