Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Leslie Martinez

STUDENT COTTAGES, NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Santa Fe,NM
12
years of professional experience

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
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Leslie Martinez