María Hernández
El Centro,CA
Summary
Resourceful and experienced community liaison offering expertise in rapport and trust building, individualized plan coordination and community engagement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Testing Clerk
Central Union High School District
01.2020 - Current
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Facilitated communication between departments through prompt forwarding of messages and coordination of inter-departmental meetings.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
Social Science and English Teacher
Yuma Union High School District
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, or other relevant topics within the field of education.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Social Services Outreach Specialist
Imperial County WIC
05.2011 - 10.2016
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, and rehabilitation issues.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with agency guidelines and state regulations.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and empathetic understanding of their circumstances.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients'' needs and determine appropriate services.
- Provided social work services, individual, and family therapy and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating tense situations and connecting individuals with appropriate support systems.
- Built trust within diverse communities through culturally sensitive outreach efforts aimed at promoting awareness of available services.
- Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12.2006
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA06.2005
Skills
- Homelessness Prevention
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Family Support
- Behavioral analysis
- Multicultural Competence
- Child Welfare Expertise
- Operations Support
- Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Testing Clerk
Central Union High School District
01.2020 - Current
Social Science and English Teacher
Yuma Union High School District
11.2016 - 12.2019
Social Services Outreach Specialist
Imperial County WIC
05.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
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