Lesly Navarro
Richmond,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Manager
Communities in Schools of Houston
02.2022 - Current
- Manage major campus functions
- Adhere to performance expectations, campus plan, and campus agreement
- Coordinate agency, partners, and community resources
- Develop and evaluate subordinates and volunteers
- Manage budget
- Oversee campus caseload and compliance goals as set by campus contract
- Refer students and families to community resources.
Case Manager Intern
Houston Angels
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss foster family’s needs and plan intervention strategies
- Contacted community stakeholders to seek support for the organization’s service projects
- Engaged with foster families while preparing for service projects where all clients are served
- Planned and prepared for service projects
- Documented service delivery
- Co-led and attended assessment sessions for the organization’s mentoring and family programs.
Educational Assistant
Mission West Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Follow the lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to provide an effective and appropriate educational program for assigned students
- Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff per school policy
- Grade papers and homework, complete accurate records, and other required data, and submit reports promptly
- Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality
- Provide feedback to the teacher; including student behavior, lessons completed, and any changes in lesson plans.
Supported Employment/ Education Specialist
Texana Center
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Used the Individual Placement and Support model when providing services to clients between the ages of 15 through 30 years old
- Met with client’s parents/guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational and employment goals
- Of these, 45% required Spanish-speaking services
- Met with clients to set and work towards achieving their goals and seeking competitive employment and/or educational opportunities
- Collaborated with High School counselors to monitor students’ progress and ensure they stay on track
- Helped clients sign up for required testing based on the client’s educational plan
- TSI for college admission and TEAS for the nursing program
- Contacted employers to help clients receive appropriate accommodations
- Assisted college students in applying to receive accommodations through their college Office of Disabilities Services
- Supported clients in applying for their FAFSA, meeting admission requirements, scholarships, and signing up for college courses.
Education Coach
KnILE Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated one-on-one with a middle school and a high school student to enhance cognitive and academic skills
- Conducted activities that addressed and focused on the students’ specific needs
- Established goal setting with each student to fit their needs and enhance their social and educational skills
- Supported High School students through their ACT testing, FAFSA, and college admissions process.
Intern
Communities in Schools of Houston at Alexander Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted Pre and Post assessments of approximately fifty at-risk students
- Assisted supervisor in conducting school-wide activities
- Built rapport with parents to facilitate student’s progress
- Assisted Principal in miscellaneous tasks such as translating information during Spanish-speaking events
- Facilitated a student-assisted program of ten students, grades 1st and 2nd
- Assisted supervisor in coordinating agency, partners, and community resources
- Documented all the services provided.
Peer Mentor
Texas State University- San Marcos
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted one-on-one meetings throughout the semester with each student to provide support and guidance
- Met with approximately sixty students at least three times per semester
- Attended three University Seminar classes each semester with college first-year students to educate them about resources around campus
- Directed students to proper educational and personal resources
- Resources included but were not limited to additional tutoring, student organizations, medical insurance options, and counseling services
- Assisted students in renewing their FAFSA application along with applying for their next semester courses.
Mentor
P-16 Initiatives at Lock Hart High School
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Supported students to apply and navigate through FAFSA
- Coached over forty students individually to navigate through scholarships
- Worked individually with students to create a post-graduation educational plan
- Provided information for high school seniors, including but not limited to Universities, Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, and the Workforce
- Supported over forty students to apply and navigate through the admission process
- Monitored student grades during grading periods and assessed their needs to receive additional tutoring.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston
08.2023
Skills
- Bilingual- fluent in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Initiative-taking to achieve goals
- Sharp, adaptive learner, willing to get involved
- Case Management
- Community outreach
- Student and family engagement
- Advocate for students and families
Timeline
Case Manager Intern
Houston Angels
06.2022 - 12.2022
Student Support Manager
Communities in Schools of Houston
02.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Mission West Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2022
Supported Employment/ Education Specialist
Texana Center
05.2019 - 07.2020
Education Coach
KnILE Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
Communities in Schools of Houston at Alexander Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
Peer Mentor
Texas State University- San Marcos
08.2017 - 12.2018
Mentor
P-16 Initiatives at Lock Hart High School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston
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