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Laura Ortega

Laura Ortega

School Counseling
Perris,CA

Summary

  • Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Perris High School
Perris, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

School Counselor Intern

Perris Union High School District
Perris, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.

Paraeducator

Perris High School
Perris , CA
03.2016 - 08.2022
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

MA Counseling PPSC - School Counseling

Brandman University, Irvine, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology

Cal State University of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
09.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

Relationship building and management

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Timeline

Substitute Teacher - Perris High School
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor Intern - Perris Union High School District
08.2022 - Current
Brandman University - MA Counseling PPSC, School Counseling
01.2022 - 05.2023
Cal State University of San Bernardino - Bachelor of Social Science, Sociology
09.2017 - 05.2019
Paraeducator - Perris High School
03.2016 - 08.2022

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