LIZBETH PADILLA
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Proven leader in educational support and student advocacy, adept in multicultural competence and collaboration. At Los Angeles County Office of Education, significantly enhanced academic and social-emotional outcomes through strategic interventions and partnerships. Expertise in disability services and program supervision, driving substantial improvements in student success and community engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2014 - 06.2024
- Evaluate transcripts for course placement and work with students to develop equitable academic plans, including A-G requirements, dual enrollment, Credit Recovery, and Career and Technical Education options
- Assist students understand and meet graduation requirements through monitoring academic progress, targeted interventions, and guidance for postsecondary transitions
- Implement evidence-based school counseling best practices to enhance students' academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success in line with California Standards and the ASCA National Model
- Participate in team meetings to provide academic updates and collaborate on strategies for students' educational, transitional, and behavioral success
- Facilitate multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings, including Student Planning, 504 Plan, IEP meetings, and the Inter Agency Youth Transition Plan, to ensure coordinated support for students
Foster Youth Counselor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2014 - 06.2024
- Deliver and coordinate professional development training programs for school districts, child welfare agencies, and post-secondary educational institutions
- Provide technical assistance by building capacity on issues and laws pertaining to the education of students in foster care
- Support the planning and facilitation of Regional Learning Network (RLN) meetings, which provide educational resources to school districts
- Serve as an academic liaison for Child and Family Teams (CFT)
- Consult with educational rights holders, child welfare representatives, and local education agencies to oversee the academic progress of individual students by enhancing the involvement of social workers and probation officers in the educational process
Community and Family Outreach Liaison
Santa Ana Unified School District
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Served as liaison and community resource for students, LEA staff, families, and community stakeholders
- Consulted and supported LEA staff regarding academics and attendance
- Organized and prepared educational development workshops for families and community members
- Assisted in implementing school attendance improvement procedures, SART, SARB, and DA meetings
- Coordinated parental and community involvement for school improvement
Program Supervisor
AltaMed Health Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Supervised and facilitated systematic intervention strategies that addressed the wellness and personal growth of participants and families with counseling and crisis intervention
- Collaborated with the Department of Social Services and other community-based agencies
- Participated in staff recruitment, hiring, and training while guiding experienced employees
- Responsible for the expenditures of the county's monthly billing and quarterly audits
- Promoted education for youth self-dependency and future development
Education
M.A. - Counseling
National University
01.2011
B.S. - Health Science
Cal State Long Beach
01.2004
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
01.2001
References
Available upon request
Credentialsandlicenses
- Child Welfare & Attendance (CWA) Credential, Cal State Dominguez Hill, 2014
- P.P.S Credential, National University, 2009-2011
Timeline
Academic Counselor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2014 - 06.2024
Foster Youth Counselor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2014 - 06.2024
Community and Family Outreach Liaison
Santa Ana Unified School District
01.2011 - 09.2014
Program Supervisor
AltaMed Health Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
B.S. - Health Science
Cal State Long Beach
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
M.A. - Counseling
National University
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