Lupe Castillo
San Diego,California
Summary
Dynamic school counselor with a proven track record at King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, adept at fostering student success through compassionate individual and group counseling. Skilled in implementing social-emotional learning strategies and conflict resolution, I advocate for diverse student populations while maintaining confidentiality and promoting academic achievement.
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Adept School Counselor offering 2 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in education and counseleing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Cousnelor
King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Assisted students in setting and achieving academic goals.
- Monitoring student progress and addressing academic concerns.
- Providing individual and group counseling for students dealing with personal issues, stress, or mental health concerns.
- Teaching social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Used MTSS to meet students needs at Tier l, Tier ll, and Tier lll level.
- Helping students develop self-esteem, resilience and coping strategies.
- Responding to crises like bullying, abuse, or family issues.
- Mediating conflicts between students.
- Maintaining student records and confidentiality
ELD Intervention Aide/ESL Teacher/– K-8th Grade
King Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Assisting students with English language acquisition through targeted interventions.
- Supporting small group instruction in reading, writing speaking, and listening.
- Administering Prelanguage proficiency assessments.
- Tracking student progress and providing feedback to teachers and staff.
- Prepared lessons for ELD and guided reading groups kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Translating from english to Spanish and interpreting during parent conferences.
- Helping students follow classroom routines and procedures.
- Assisting in managing student behavior.
Teacher's Aide
San Diego Unified School District
09.1997 - 06.2007
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Substitute Teacher – Various Grades
San Diego Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- When I had long-term substitute positions I developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
San Diego Unified School District
10.2002 - 07.2003
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CAMasters in Social Work - Social Work
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06-2022
Skills
- Listening actively
- Coping strategies
- Student counseling
- Group counseling
- student depression
- Conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
- Community resource intelligence
- Diverse student populations
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Social-emotional learning
- Student accommodation
- Compassionate
- Social and emotional health
- School counseling
- Elementary education
- Student chaperoning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Solutions-focused
- Academic support
- Student advocacy
- Classroom guidance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Cousnelor
King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2022 - Current
ELD Intervention Aide/ESL Teacher/– K-8th Grade
King Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
08.2005 - Current
Substitute Teacher – Various Grades
San Diego Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2005
Teacher - 2nd Grade
San Diego Unified School District
10.2002 - 07.2003
Teacher's Aide
San Diego Unified School District
09.1997 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Point Loma Nazarene University
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Brandman University
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