Jessica Alvarez
La Puente,C.A.
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position with a progressive organization that will enable me to fully utilize my skills and qualifications for the overall benefit and advertisement of the company while fulfilling personal growth goals.
Experienced with career counseling, career plan development, and workshop facilitation. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of job market trends and effective communication techniques to support client success. Track record of fostering client confidence and enhancing employability skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Development Specialist
Computer Career Connection
Colton, CA
01.2005
- Provide students with job leads, employer contacts and advise/assist students with Job Seeking Skills
- Conduct job-seeking skills testing and preparation.
- Schedule appointments as necessary and/or forward contact letters.
- Develop resumes and cover letters for students
Lead- Teacher Business Office Administration
Diversified Vocational College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Teach college students in a self-contained 20:1 classroom setting.
- Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task.
- Use behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.
- Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
- Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem-solving techniques.
- Curriculum development
- Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development.
Program Chair/Teacher-Business Office Administration
United Education Institute
El Monte, CA
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Teach college students in a self-contained 20:1 classroom setting.
- Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task.
- Use behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.
- Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
- Conduct weekly Achievement Club Meetings
- Conduct Introduction to Accounting Module Class
- Using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
- Using QuickBooks Accounting Software
- Adobe Acrobat and Google Apps
- Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem-solving techniques.
- Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development.
Teacher-Substitute-Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
New Academy of Science and Art Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Teach second-grade students in a self-contained 20:1 classroom setting.
- Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task.
- Use behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.
- Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
- Supervise stimulating math learning centers utilizing various manipulatives.
- Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem-solving techniques.
- Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards.
- Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development.
- Attend and participate in Special Education Staff Conferences and CSE Annual Review Meetings.
Paraprofessional
Today’s Fresh Start Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Takes attendance. Grades homework and tests, using answer sheets, and records results.
- Distributes teaching materials to students, such as textbooks, workbooks, or paper and pencils.
- Maintains order within school and on school grounds.
- Operates learning aids, such as film and slide projectors and tape recorders.
- Prepares requisitions for library materials and stockroom supplies.
- Types material and operates duplicating equipment to reproduce instructional materials.
Quality Control Coordinator/HR Assistant
Villa Esperanza Services
Pasadena, CA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Conducted organizational surveys for staff, clients and stakeholders
- Schedule appointments as necessary and/or forward contact letters
- Conducted Health and Safety Meetings for the organization
- Analyze all SIR’s (Special Incident Reports) for the organization
- Conducted pre-employment processing for potential employees
- Conducted New-hire orientations
- Prepared individuals for first day of employment with the organization
Bilingual Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Assistant/ Vocational Technician
Hughes Occupational Consultants
Pomona, CA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Prepare reports and submit weekly billing
- Schedule appointments as necessary and/or forward contact letters
- Obtain authorization from applicant attorney on some incoming referrals
- Follow-up with client physicians as required, per the report due list and instructions from the president
- Meet with worker for school follow-up visits and employment follow-up visits
- Meet with worker for placement visits
- Provide clients with job leads, employer contacts and advise/assist clients with Job Seeking Skills Workshop
- Conducts job seeking skills testing. Conducts Initial Evaluations
Education
Masters of Education - 38 units
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA01-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern California International College
Brea, CA01-2001
Skills
- Communication: Spanish verbal and written communication excellence Ability to write clear, comprehensive and grammatically correct documents Persuasive communicator with well-developed presentation skills
- Research and Marketing: demonstrated skill in managing change and maintaining flexibility in a variety of challenging environments Experienced in using the internet and databases to locate and retrieve valuable information for business, academic and community service projects Computer literate
- Administrative: alpha and numeric filing, appointment scheduling, warm and friendly telephone techniques, accounts receivable/payable, bookkeeping, typing 95 wpm with 100% accuracy and 10-key, general office skills to include: E-mailing, faxing, telephones and filing, quick learner, able to comprehend new systems and methods interacted daily with clients with Developmental Disabilities on a daily basis, Trained on CPR/ First Aid, Mandated Reporter Training, Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail, Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Software: proficiency includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher, internet, JDE sales and inventory program Windows 98/ 2000/ 2003 XP, Windows 10, Windows 11, EHR-Certificate
- Career assessment
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Timeline
Lead- Teacher Business Office Administration
Diversified Vocational College
01.2018 - Current
Program Chair/Teacher-Business Office Administration
United Education Institute
01.2009 - 01.2018
Teacher-Substitute-Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
New Academy of Science and Art Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Paraprofessional
Today’s Fresh Start Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Career Development Specialist
Computer Career Connection
01.2005
Quality Control Coordinator/HR Assistant
Villa Esperanza Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bilingual Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Assistant/ Vocational Technician
Hughes Occupational Consultants
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern California International College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Hope International University
Masters of Education - 38 units
Hope International University