Highly motivated bi-lingual social services and education professional, seeking a role in human/social services field which will utilize strong historical experience & skills to assist in providing emotional, mental, and social support to individuals being serviced.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Truancy Coordinator – (Brien McMahon High School)
Norwalk Public Schools
02.2024 - 06.2024
Assisted the school staff/administration with reaching out to students who have been truant via email, telephone calls or home visits.
Maintained well-organized documentation and records to ensure students attendance was accurate
In addition to helping students and parents understand the importance of school attendance.
Identified barriers hindering students attendance and any available resources, that can help support their attendance.
Follow-up on student's return mail with students and parents.
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Norwalk Public Schools
05.2021 - 06.2021
Responsible for the support and supervision of a Bilingual Special Education student
Supervised individual students in a variety of school settings (classrooms, speech, OT, etc.) for the purpose of providing a comfortable, safe and positive learning environment
Prepared the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities
Assisted with the individual's classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the assigned teacher for the purpose of supporting the implementation of the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
Communicated with supervising instructional staff for the purpose of sharing student's progress on their daily assignments and IEP goals
Adult Probation Officer
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, CSSD
03.2001 - 05.2021
Company Overview: Court Support Services Division
Responsible for the supervision of specialized caseloads
Supervise diverse caseloads, inclusive of Youthful Offenders, Sex Offenders and High-Risk Females
Provide a positive reinforcement supervision model inclusive of strategies, techniques, and specialized supervision programs to encourage positive behaviors that would enhance their quality of life and reduce recidivism with individuals experiencing being supervised by the court system
Led intake, assessment, referral, and supervision of court sentenced individuals to aid in complying to their ordered conditions while maintaining public safety
Create individualized case plans and maintain detail case notes on all case management activities
Maintain contact with treatment providers, victims, legal and other community agencies
Court Support Services Division
Admissions Counselor
Albertus Magnus College
06.2000 - 03.2001
Responsible for promotion of college and recruiting for prospective students
Drove greater awareness & interest in AMC with high school students to increase admission levels
Recruited at high schools within state of CT and was the representative AMC at school fairs within the Northeast States (MA, ME, NH, VT) and Puerto Rico
Conducted information sessions for school counselors, high school students and their families to educate the on the benefits of an ABC college education
Reviewed incoming applications to ensure they were complete before forwarding them to the Dean of Admissions
Aided & coached prospective students and their families to address their questions, concerns, and challenges throughout the admissions process
Educational Aid
Town of Norwalk
09.1997 - 03.1999
Company Overview: Housing Authority Learning Centers
Worked with students from various public housing sites in an afterschool program geared towards low income and high-risk populations
Provided tutoring & homework support in math and reading and/or helped with special school projects both individually and in small groups
Assisted students with use of center computers and monitored their use to ensure internet safety
Encouraged students to explore their educational interest and strengths so that they can be motivated along their learning path
Encouraged positive peer & staff interactions to develop strong social skills
Monitored recreational activities and attended field trips
Assisted in maintaining attendance records and encouraged participation
Maintained parents and guardians informed of upcoming center activities
Housing Authority Learning Centers
Paraprofessional
Town of Westport
09.1996 - 06.1997
Aided teaching staff in providing a structured and supportive environment for students in a special education setting
Supported teacher with the implementation of classroom and individual lesson plans
Accompanied and assisted students with special education services in a general classroom based on their needs (mainstreaming)
Worked with students one on one and in small groups with varying disabilities ranging from learning to severe disabilities
Monitored students' behaviors and encouraged appropriate interaction with staff and peers
Monitor students at recess, lunch, classroom, and community volunteer sites
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
05.2000
Skills
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Excellent Communicator
Critical Thinking & Problem Solver
Active Listener
Individualized Counseling & Coaching
Behavior Analysis
Strong knowledge of Community Resources
Discretion and confidentiality
Document management
Scheduling and calendar management
Report writing
Professional networking
Patient scheduling
Community Service
Northeast Community Church, 04/01/16, Present, Responsible for a range of duties including the implementation of lesson plans and addressing student needs while assisting students in completing assigned projects., Volunteering to teach a minimum of one Sunday per month.
Timeline
Truancy Coordinator – (Brien McMahon High School)
Norwalk Public Schools
02.2024 - 06.2024
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Norwalk Public Schools
05.2021 - 06.2021
Adult Probation Officer
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, CSSD
03.2001 - 05.2021
Admissions Counselor
Albertus Magnus College
06.2000 - 03.2001
Educational Aid
Town of Norwalk
09.1997 - 03.1999
Paraprofessional
Town of Westport
09.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
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