Jenny La Rotta
Language Professor. Psychologist
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Passionate about generating changes in the individual, which lead to the recognition of their value as a person and human being, regardless of the circumstances that surround them.
Bilingual English/Spanish Bachelor in Psychology and Life Coach with over 33 years of experience working with Families, students, Policemen and asses private companies . 25 years of experience teaching at Psychology College Program and Social Work College Program. Demonstrated clinical judgment and leadership skills and ability to work in different fields. Excellent interpersonal skills. Organized and flexible with a high degree of integrity, reliability, confidentiality, initiative and adaptability. Capable to understand different cultures. Team supervision, and leadership skills. Excellent reputation for conflict management and resolving problems. High communication skills, generating confident, commitment and cohesion in groups, improving customer satisfaction. Committed with the well being of the clients, possessing broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to residents in help programs. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Language and Culture Instructor
ICLS-Foreign Service Institute, U.S. D.O.S.
09.2023 - Current
- Instruct Spanish for U.S. diplomats at Foreign Service Institute, emphasizing authentic and cultural immersion.
- Design and implement student-centered programs aligned with ILR Proficiency Scales.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Promoted critical thinking by challenging students to analyze literary texts and connect themes to real-world situations.
- Monitored student performance closely using formative assessments, allowing for timely intervention when needed to ensure academic growth.
- Provide tailored feedback and assessments to student progress.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans that incorporated multimedia tools, such as videos and online resources.
- Utilize technology and multimedia tools to enhance language acquisition.
Case Manager| Home Study and Post Release Services
Youth For Tomorrow
03.2021 - Current
- Helped Families receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Assess the potential Sponsor's family unit, ability to meet the minor's needs. Educate and prepare the sponsor for accepting the minor into their home.
- Provide recommendations for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors, including interviews, background checks and documenting findings in a comprehensive report.
- Build and maintain relationships with community service providers in relevant areas
- Maintain accurate records and case files while consistently ensuring the confidentiality of client information.
- Evaluated reunification plans against individual goals and healthcare and safe standards.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for minors growth.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services.
Life Coach &Ontological Coach
Self Employed
12.2018 - Current
- Assess Individual, Couples, and families Clients issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, infidelity, self esteem, and physical abuse to resolve conflicts
- Help clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressor
- Provide coaching services focused on mental well-being life transitions, self -improvement, and relationship dynamics.
- Implement cognitive-behavioral strategies to enhance personal growth and coping skills.
- Provide comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Run individual therapy and family therapy sessions
- Help clients to deal with realities of adaptation, communication, relationship, goals, diagnoses and develop coping skills
- Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Facilitate workshops and group sessions to support goal setting and self-empowerment.
Retired College Professor
La Universidad Del Zulia. LUZ
04.1995 - 03.2015
- 20 years Teaching Social Psychology, Groups and its process, Family, and General Psychology, for Social Work Students.
- Worked with Guajiros (Venezuelan native Indigenous) students to resolve cultural problems, improving communication and learning skills
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments
- Piloted Cross Faculty program to address state health and Social work standard
- Teach Social Workers students in strategies for enhancing knowledge and testing performance. Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Former Director of Police Academic
Police Municipal San Francisco. POLISUR
01.2001 - 10.2005
- Develop Police Officer programs, pensum of studies and curriculum in Police Academy
- Develop protocols of evaluation and selection of best candidates to be prepared as police office
- Select and evaluated all professors staff
- Developed team communications and information for academic meetings
- Improve relationship between police officers and their families
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Worked with Community customers to understand needs and provide excellent Police service
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Worked closely with Mayor, Police Chief and sheriff, to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Director Psychology College
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta. URU
09.1989 - 08.1999
- 10 years Teaching General Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Thesis seminary
- 5 years Managing and Supervising all Psychology Faculty Staff (250 Professors) and 1000 Students
- Participated in all department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academics achievement
- Challenged and engaged Professors through Academics lectures, debates and discussions of Psychology Curriculum
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects
- Evaluated and improved curricula, tests and exams to reinforce student learning in Psychology subject, following University Mission and Vision
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for assignment and tasks
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Provided academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls and emails
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
- Established and maintained positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
Education
Ontological Coach - Ontological Coaching
Human Ecology University. Global Coaching Federati
Argentina. Online Training09.2020
MBA - Pending Thesis
Master in Clinical Psychology
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta. Maracaibo, VenezuelaNo Degree - Systemic Family Therapy
La Universidad Del Zulia. LUZ
Maracaibo, VenezuelaSpecialization -
Police Business And Managements
Instituto Universitario Policia Cientifica. IUPOL04.2005
Bachelor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta URU
Maracaibo, Venezuela05.1989
Skills
- Dedicated College Psychology Professor with 33 years of Experience
- Creative, Positive and Engaging Team leader
- Extraordinary Ability to Connect with people of different background and Develop Relationships
- Excellent Verbal and writing communication Skills
- Motivational Leader
- Serving Families in diverse communities
- Knowledge of case management techniques
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms in English and Spanish
- Work effectively with clients from diverse populations, background, cultures
- Extensive knowledge in Hispanic Culture
- Organized
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Mental health support
- Intervention planning for academic, personal and organizational success
- Well-being understanding
Affiliations
- Member of Psychologist of Zulia Estate. #0297
- National Federation of Psychologist of Venezuela. # 3402
- Member of National Federation of University Professor of Venezuela
- Member of National Federation of Retirement University Professor of Venezuela
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionPaid time offFlexible work hoursCareer advancementTimeline
Language and Culture Instructor
ICLS-Foreign Service Institute, U.S. D.O.S.
09.2023 - Current
Case Manager| Home Study and Post Release Services
Youth For Tomorrow
03.2021 - Current
Life Coach &Ontological Coach
Self Employed
12.2018 - Current
Former Director of Police Academic
Police Municipal San Francisco. POLISUR
01.2001 - 10.2005
Retired College Professor
La Universidad Del Zulia. LUZ
04.1995 - 03.2015
Director Psychology College
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta. URU
09.1989 - 08.1999
Ontological Coach - Ontological Coaching
Human Ecology University. Global Coaching Federati
MBA - Pending Thesis
Master in Clinical Psychology
No Degree - Systemic Family Therapy
La Universidad Del Zulia. LUZ
Specialization -
Police Business And Managements
Bachelor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta URU
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