Leonardo R. Cuervo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) educator and youth-support professional with extensive experience working with K–12 students in classroom, after-school, and high-responsibility environments. Brings calm authority, trauma-informed care, strong classroom management, and the ability to maintain safe, structured learning environments while following lesson plans and school protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive (Educational Communication)
Yelp
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Educated adults on complex systems using clear, structured explanations
- Adapted communication styles to address confusion, resistance, and varied learning needs
- Maintained professionalism, documentation, and adherence to protocols
Club Leader (After-School Programs)
Woodcraft Rangers
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Supervised elementary and middle-school students in structured programs
- Reinforced behavioral expectations and ensured student safety
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to engage students and enhance learning.
- Planned and implemented range of enrichment activities to promote values and development.
Tutor – K–12 (ESL, ELA, Math)
HeyTutor & Self-Employed
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered classroom and one-on-one instruction to low-income and at-risk students
- Followed teacher lesson plans and adapted instruction to student needs
- Managed classroom behavior, transitions, and emotional regulation
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and families
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Operations Coordinator / Research Specialist III
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Enforced safety protocols and supervised staff in high-responsibility environments
- Trained new personnel, maintained confidentiality, and responded calmly to emergencies
- Recipient of COVID-19 Response Team Impact Award
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
West Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Biology
Clark University
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Student Supervision
- Lesson Implementation
- Documentation
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Special needs support
- Multi-subject instruction
- Program leadership
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native/Bilingual)
English (Fluent)
French (Professional Working)
Timeline
Account Executive (Educational Communication)
Yelp
11.2024 - 09.2025
Club Leader (After-School Programs)
Woodcraft Rangers
06.2024 - 10.2024
Tutor – K–12 (ESL, ELA, Math)
HeyTutor & Self-Employed
06.2022 - 11.2024
Operations Coordinator / Research Specialist III
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
03.2017 - 08.2023
Master of Healthcare Administration -
West Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Biology
Clark University