Leslie Prieto
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Specializing in building positive connections with people of diverse backgrounds using strong communication skills, respect, and a sense of fun and humor. Am able to stay on top of demands in fast-paced environments with diligent attention to important details. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Adept at cultivating relationships with individuals and advocating for all types of needs. Successful in event planning and making connections with experience in governmental programs and cultural sensitivity. Caring and passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Counselor/Outreach Worker
Mental Health Partners
Lafayette, CO
04.2022 - Current
- As an Outreach/ Crisis Counselor worker on team of 5 people, we are responsible for identifying and understanding barriers to obtaining services for disaster survivors and their families that have been impacted by The Marshall Fire.
- Core areas of focus include building equitable access to resources, support for children and families, and maintaining foundation of trauma-informed care.
Admissions Counselor
Job Corps
Eugene, OR
11.2012 - 07.2020
- Instructed and facilitated 16-24 year old youth to finish school, get a driver's license, learn a trade, professional skills, and attain a job, continue to college or enter military
- Facilitated over 500 interviews and group presentations
- Counseled 80% of students that were either low-income or in unstable housing
- Provided practical and developmental guidance, respecting each student's individual path
- Graduation rate with students we worked with was 90%
- Interpreted, upheld, and communicated policies established by program
- Delivered proactive academic advising to students by analyzing students' careers and academic goals and recommending appropriate course of action.
Outdoor Leader/Inclusion Specialist
The River House
Eugene, OR
01.2010 - 07.2020
- Facilitated participants in outdoor activities and debriefing groups while rock climbing, biking, white water rafting, team building, and challenge courses
- Demonstrated proper use of materials and equipment to recreational users
- Instructed 75% of youth that were either low-income or experiencing unstable housing
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly
- Averaged working with approximately 60 participants per week
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
Behavioral Specialist
Churchill High School
Eugene, OR
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Helped improve student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies using Positive Behavior Support (PBIS)
- Boosted student learning with targeted lessons and activities
- Attendance improved by 25% from beginning of year to end
- Moderated data team
- Helped improve LGBTQ visibility school-wide by 20%
- Coached Girls' basketball and soccer teams and advised Gay/Straight Alliance club
- Initiated and founded nationally recognized Pink Prom event, first of its kind in nation
- Improved performance of struggling students using personalized mentoring and tutoring by 10%
- Impacted student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies.
Teaching Assistant
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Facilitated communications between classroom Advisor and students with direct management of emails, letters, presentations, grading, and telephone messages
- Determined students' progress with materials by evaluating assignments and assigning grades
- Instructed Mediating Sport Conflicts classes
- Student-Athletes were in 80% of classes
- Improved student learning, engagement, and academic performance by facilitating lively discussions
- Participation points were 50% of final class grades.
Education
Master of Science - Conflict And Dispute Resolution
University of Oregon School of Law
Eugene, ORBA - Outdoor Education+ Wilderness Leadership
Johnson State College
Johnson, VTSkills
- Conflict Dispute Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Resource Navigation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion
- Educational Public Outreach
- Community Service Programs
- Mental Health Crisis Response
- Sports Coach
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Event Organizer
Certification
Team Building Facilitator / Current CPR + First Aid Wilderness Trip Leadership/ Environmental Education Instructor/ Conflict + Dispute Resolution Mediation/ Psychological + Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Crisis Counselor/Outreach Worker
Mental Health Partners
04.2022 - Current
Admissions Counselor
Job Corps
11.2012 - 07.2020
Outdoor Leader/Inclusion Specialist
The River House
01.2010 - 07.2020
Behavioral Specialist
Churchill High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Teaching Assistant
University of Oregon
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Conflict And Dispute Resolution
University of Oregon School of Law
BA - Outdoor Education+ Wilderness Leadership
Johnson State College
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