Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Jose Dueñas
Student Support Specialist
Eastvale,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Pomona Unified School District
01.2018 - Current
- Provide support to students, parents, teachers, and school sites to promote safety and success in the school environment
- Use a trauma-informed behavioral approach to develop individualized student support plans
- Provide supplemental social emotional lessons and teach coping skills to elementary students
- Plan, implement, and facilitate early school-based interventions programs for parents and children
- Collaborate with school site staff, parents, and teachers in coordination of services meetings
- Plan and facilitate professional development trainings in mindfulness, suicide prevention, and self-care.
Community Connector and Complex Case Manager
Molina Healthcare
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Served as a community based member advocate and resource for members
- Located and educated members to provide support by connecting, engaging, and assisting them in managing their healthcare needs
- Provided complex health care management services for members with chronic or complex conditions
- Worked with members to create and implement an integrated care plan
- Coordinated and monitored member’s progress and services
- Participated in Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) meetings
- Conducted face-to-face visits at skilled nursing facilities as required.
Service Coordinator
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Family and Adult Services
- Coordinated services for 88 clients and families to enable them to have a leadership role in service design
- Served as a support system of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act by ensuring clients’ needs were met through services such as assessment, updating clients’ medical and educational records, advocacy for client rights during school district Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) meetings, and locating medical, vocational, public benefits, and legal services within their community.
Site Coordinator
THINK Together
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Implemented a program incorporating THINK Together-selected curricula, behavioral standards and policies and procedures for ensuring quality content, student safety, and appropriate management practices
- Developed weekly schedules and lesson plans through Microsoft Office programs with staff for students to ensure the program meets all requirements defined for afterschool
- Provided leadership for part-time site staff, students, and volunteers; provided the necessary coaching, training, and performance assessment to ensure quality programming is delivered to students
- Supported students in making positive behavior choices and taking disciplinary measures as appropriate
- Collaborated with school administrators, school staff, and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and student needs
- Participated in Site Coordinator staff development and training, including technology education.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
California State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
B.A. - Social-Cultural Anthropology
University of California
01.1993 - 01.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
01.1991 - 01.1993
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Software
Google Applications (Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, Chrome)
Prezi
Slidesgo
Canva
PearDeck
Certification
Certified SKY Schools Teacher
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Pomona Unified School District
01.2018 - Current
Community Connector and Complex Case Manager
Molina Healthcare
07.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Public Administration -
California State University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Service Coordinator
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
07.2009 - 06.2014
Site Coordinator
THINK Together
06.2007 - 06.2009
B.A. - Social-Cultural Anthropology
University of California
01.1993 - 01.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
01.1991 - 01.1993