Heidy Mejia
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Dedicated to delivering exceptional client care, with a strong foundation in social-emotional support and a desire to focus on fostering client progress. Proficiency in implementing and contributing to collaborative educational plans that enhance overall outcomes. Proven ability to navigate sensitive topics with empathy and effective communication, ensuring a supportive environment for individuals and their families facing challenges. Committed to empowering clients through compassionate engagement and tailored strategies that promote growth and resilience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Kids Klub Development Center
Pasadena, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented a weekly curriculum in conjunction a participatory and immersive learning experience.
- Teaching social-emotional skills, redirecting coping mechanisms, and providing student-student conflict resolution
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create educational resources tailored to individual student needs.
- Coordinated parent-teacher communication to ensure alignment on student development goals.
Behavior Class Aid
RO Health
Monrovia, CA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Built strong relationship with students and faculty to enforce IEP accommodations and record student progress
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided classroom and 1-1 support by adapting clear campus, using de-escalation methods, and exercising good judgement.
Office Assistant
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Offered relateable customer service using bilingual capabilities, free consultations and referrals, conducting citizenship classes.
- Provided administrative support to 10 offices by spearheading more than 7 immigration procedures, managing office supplies and journalizing accounts.
- Coordinated appointments and completed deadlines with national embassies and national immigration agencies.
Research Assistant
HELIOS Lab
Santa Ana, CA
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with local hospital to recruit 100 new patients and administer a multi-part questionnaire.
- Optimized patient phone-calls and in-person meetings to collect data on community's perspective on medication adherence.
- Created positive relationships with all patients and received a high-response rate through well-intentioned listening sit-downs.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions for research findings.
Community Corp Member
AmeriCorps/ Jumpstart
Santa Ana, CA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented evidence-based approaches to reduce "word gap" and use of guided-play for real-world learning and exploration.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Created a welcoming environment to a diverse group of students and providing culturally inclusive themes.
Education
B.A. - Education Science
University of California, Irvine
B.A. - Public Health Policy
University of California, Irvine
Skills
- Social-emotional development
- Effective behavioral techniques
- 1-1 support
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation precision
- Case Management
- Goal-oriented
- Compassionate and empathetic to client care
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
Accomplishments
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Kids Klub Development Center
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Class Aid
RO Health
05.2024 - 06.2024
Office Assistant
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
11.2020 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
HELIOS Lab
01.2020 - 11.2020
Community Corp Member
AmeriCorps/ Jumpstart
09.2018 - 06.2019
B.A. - Public Health Policy
University of California, Irvine
B.A. - Education Science
University of California, Irvine