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Maurica Stewart-Udozorh

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Experienced educator with over 15 years of high-quality counseling services to children and adolescents. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experienced with creating engaging and supportive environments for students. Utilizes effective activity planning and conflict resolution to ensure positive after-school experiences. Knowledge of child development principles and behavior management techniques, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all students.

Reliable and compassionate professional offering expertise in case management, planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After School Counselor

Patel Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of participants in after-school programs.
  • Carried out engaging educational and recreational activities tailored to diverse interests.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, educators, and students to enhance program effectiveness.
  • Provided guidance on best practices and conflict resolution.

Substitute Teacher, (K-12)

Pasco County School District
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Ensured quality education for students during teacher’s absence.
  • Maintained order, enforce rules, and create a positive learning environment.
  • Facilitated and create lesson plans for various subjects in several grade levels.
  • Informed students, staff, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and notes for teacher.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet individual learning needs of students in varying grade levels.
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans across diverse subjects to facilitate student learning and participation.

Substitute Teacher, (K-12)

Lake Elsinore School District
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Executed lesson plans
  • Classroom management
  • Student supervision
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Excellent verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communications

School Counselor/Event Coordinator

San Diego Unified School District
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Provided academic advisement for student success
  • Coordinated curriculum planning with teachers.
  • Identified developmental needs for low performing students.
  • Consulted with principal to identify and resolve student issues and problems.
  • Met with clients to understand the purpose of events.
  • Managed and prioritized tasks to meet event deadlines.
  • Implemented conflict resolutions programs for at-risk students.

Education

Bachelors of Arts Degree - English

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.1996

Masters of Arts Degree - Counseling

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.1998

Paralegal Program - undefined

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.1997

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Activity coordination
  • Parent communication
  • Role modeling
  • Classroom supervision

Accomplishments

    Increased and maintained the number of student participants in my group each week.

    Collaborated with team members in the development of projects

    Supervised a team of at least 15 students in a rotation of different activities

    Documented and resolved student disagreements which led to student retention and feelings of success in the program.

Affiliations

  • Florida Counseling Association

Certification

  • CPR, Current Active

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Interests

  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Gym Workouts
  • Dancing
  • Yoga
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Creative Writing
  • Running
  • Music

Timeline

After School Counselor

Patel Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022

Substitute Teacher, (K-12)

Pasco County School District
01.2012 - 01.2020

Substitute Teacher, (K-12)

Lake Elsinore School District
01.2001 - 01.2006

School Counselor/Event Coordinator

San Diego Unified School District
01.1998 - 01.2001

Masters of Arts Degree - Counseling

University of San Diego

Paralegal Program - undefined

University of San Diego

Bachelors of Arts Degree - English

University of San Diego