Laura M. Medina
Vado,NM
Summary
Experienced in crisis management with a strong ability to de-escalate conflicts and facilitate effective communication. Proven skills in behavioral assessment and multitasking contribute to maintaining a balanced household environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self
Vado, NM
08.2011 - Current
- Behavioral Assessment & Situational Awareness. Instantly read the room, detect subtle shifts in a child’s tone, spot suspicious silence, and evaluate environments for safety hazards before a crisis occurs
- Calmly manage household arguments or meltdowns to de-escalate tense situations
- Multitask and organization. Keep track of multiple schedules, tasks, and emergencies at once
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among diverse individuals and groups. Act as a mediator, collaborate with educators/community organizations, and adapt your communication style to fit highly diverse individuals
- Handle budgeting and financial planning for household expenses
Spanish Teaching Assistant
NMSU
Las Cruces, New Mexico
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Led small group discussions to foster student engagement in Spanish language learning
- Guided students in homework and language practice during office hours to reinforce learning
- Provided feedback on student assignments to improve language skills and comprehension
- Graded assignments and offered constructive feedback to help students focus on areas in need of improvement
- Collaborated with lead instructors to develop lesson plans and instructional materials
U.S Probation and Parole Tech
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
Las Cruces, New Mexico
11.2008 - 12.2008
- Compiled detailed reports on parolee behavior and rehabilitation efforts to inform supervision strategies
- Maintained accurate records in case management software to ensure effective tracking of parolee progress
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies during criminal investigations involving parolees
- Prepared reports summarizing cases for review by judges or other legal personnel
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community resources for support services
- Prepared technical documentation for case management systems to support efficient operations
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Spanish
NMSU
Las Cruces, NM12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
NMSU
Las Cruces, NM12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
NMSU
Las Cruces, NM12-2008
Skills
- Budget management
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis management
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Coordination and teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal communication
- Reading skills
- Reliability
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self
08.2011 - Current
Spanish Teaching Assistant
NMSU
01.2009 - 12.2010
U.S Probation and Parole Tech
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
11.2008 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Masters in Spanish
NMSU
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
NMSU
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
NMSU