Collaborate with the community to educate and raise awareness about disabilities, and work to include disabled members in businesses and community events.
Work History
RESIDENTIAL NIGHT ATTENDANT
3 Years 1 Month
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF STUDENTS | 08.2023 - Current
Perform regular and frequent checks on students during the night.
Implemented positive discipline techniques to foster student growth in self-reliance, independence, problem-solving, and decision-making
Draft comprehensive reports on student performance.
Communicate with the Health Center regarding student medical needs
Maintained daily communication logs and completed cottage checklists to track student activities.
Supported students in preparing for school to enhance their readiness and engagement
Supervises students in the cafeteria during breakfast
SUBSTITUTE STUDENT LIFE EDUCATOR
12 Years 5 Months
STUDENT COTTAGES, NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | 04.2014 - Current
Follow the specific instructional objectives of a learning activity as outlined by the certified teacher.
Assisted certified teacher in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior to create a conducive learning environment.
Provided individual academic and communication support to students.
Escorted students between classes and supervised during recess, lunch, and breaks to ensure safety and adherence to school policies.
Implemented substitute lesson plan to maintain educational flow
Supported personalized education plans to address individual student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
VIDEOPHONE CRISIS COUNSELOR REMOTE WORK
1 Year 4 Months
DeafLEAD | 12.2023 - 04.2025
Delivered crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals, domestic abuse education, and emotional support to hotline callers, fostering a respectful and non-judgmental environment.
Follow through on imminent risk assessments to ensure emergency contact is made and confirm outcomes or re-engage as instructed.
Collected detailed information on caller situations and specific assistance needs to tailor support effectively.
Followed through on imminent risk assessments to ensure emergency contact was made and confirmed outcomes.
Completed required documentation, accurately recording all calls in resource database to ensure comprehensive service tracking.
STUDENT LIFE EDUCATOR
9 Months
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | 08.2022 - 05.2023
Planned and supervised daily and weekly activities, programs, and field trips to foster student development and engagement.
Communicates regularly with parents, faculty, and support staff about student progress in all areas of student life.
Communicated regularly with parents, faculty, and support staff to ensure comprehensive support for student progress in all areas of student life.
Arranges transportation for after-school trips, including communicating plans with students, parents, and staff.
Coordinated with Health Center to address and manage student medical needs effectively.
ASL BEGINNER 1 & 2 INSTRUCTOR
9 Months
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley | 08.2020 - 05.2021
Instructed college students and families in introductory sign language concepts
Enhanced students' receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language
Utilized sign language textbooks and Google Docs classroom to facilitate learning
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN
9 Months
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | 08.2019 - 05.2020
Engaged in in-class workshops on team-building activities to enhance group cohesion.
Provided a workshop on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Supported students facing family, mental health, and behavioral challenges through direct observation and assistance.
Researched community social service resources
Attended intervention meetings including the dialectical behavior and student support teams.
Consulted with teachers to develop strategies for effectively supporting students' needs.
Education
Crisis Services Training
DeafLEAD | St Louis, MO | 12-2023
Certified and awarded in acknowledgment of completing crisis services training
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY AT LAS VEGAS | LAS VEGAS, NM | 09-2026
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY AT LAS VEGAS | LAS VEGAS, NM | 05-2020
In Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement, Academic Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Human Services, concentration in Community Outreach
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SANTA FE, NM | 05-2018
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Xi Chapter
Skills
Crisis intervention
Individualized Student Support
Student Empowerment Advocate
Fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
Effective Communication
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Access
PowerPoint
and Excel.
Advocacy training
Timeline
VIDEOPHONE CRISIS COUNSELOR REMOTE WORK
DeafLEAD
12.2023 - 04.2025Read More
RESIDENTIAL NIGHT ATTENDANT
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF STUDENTS
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
STUDENT LIFE EDUCATOR
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
ASL BEGINNER 1 & 2 INSTRUCTOR
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
08.2020 - 05.2021Read More
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERN
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
08.2019 - 05.2020Read More
SUBSTITUTE STUDENT LIFE EDUCATOR
STUDENT COTTAGES, NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
04.2014 - CurrentRead More
DeafLEAD
Crisis Services Training
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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY AT LAS VEGAS
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK from Social Work
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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY AT LAS VEGAS
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK from Social Work
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SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS from Human Services, concentration in Community Outreach