Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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BORDER AREA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE COORDINATOR
UNITED SOUTH ATHLETIC BOOSTER PRESIDENT
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MELISSA VILLARREAL

Laredo,TX

Summary

Skilled facilitator with proven expertise in guiding individuals or groups to achieve their goals. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable in creating impactful solutions through effective communication, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Known for fostering positive environment, teamwork and driving results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Gang Intervention Facilitator

United Independent School District
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  • Contributed to improved team performance by facilitating workshops on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Improved students satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify students needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of students interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help students develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Educated students on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in students' lives.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices.
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with students through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Promoted gang awareness within the community through participation in educational events and presentations.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to students disciplinary reports.
  • Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for students to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist students in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for students to discuss issues.
  • Listened to students' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Assisted students in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Assessed students' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Educated students on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
  • Conducted and presented gang awareness presentations to students and parents.

Secretary to the Assistant Principal

UISD-Ricardo Molina Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Facilitate the efficient operation of the school administrative office and provide clerical services for the school's administrative staff.
  • Established administrative work procedures issued by administrator to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent administrator/teacher/parent/student relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Organized 504 meetings, feedback documentation, and updated students' service plans.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies and requirements for 504 program.
  • Provided and prepared Step Placement documentation for Discipline Management.
  • Monitored, inputted and assisted students' referrals and advised administrators and counselors about excessive discipline action forms.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.

Office Clerk

UISD-United South Middle School
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Provided clerical support to administrators, teachers, staff, parents and student body by assuring an efficient operation of the school office.
  • Interacted with parents by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Greeted incoming visitors professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Handled incoming tasks and administrators' requests for information.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful information for visitors.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
  • Managed incoming correspondence to enhance staff performance.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.

UISD Substitute

UISD
08.2014 - 04.2019
  • 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.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Minor-Bilingual

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Strategic planning
  • Community outreach
  • Advocacy

Accomplishments

Achieved Most Valuable Parent at United Independent School District for the school year 2024-2025. I have proudly participated in helping young athletes and coaches At United South High School and United South Middle School Community in fundraisers, concessions, tournaments, and parents' night for the past 15 years. I believe that keeping kids active, focused and involved in extracurricular activities can promote better grades, positive behavior and self confidence.

BORDER AREA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE COORDINATOR

Our organization provides youth from Laredo, Texas and surrounding areas the ability to participate in organized tackle football to promote leadership, character and teamwork-key life skills that transfer from the huddle to the classroom and beyond.

UNITED SOUTH ATHLETIC BOOSTER PRESIDENT

The booster club exist for the purpose of broadening the involvement of students, students' families and the school to promote unity, positive behavior and goodwill in our community.

Timeline

Gang Intervention Facilitator

United Independent School District
08.2023 - 03.2024

Secretary to the Assistant Principal

UISD-Ricardo Molina Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023

Office Clerk

UISD-United South Middle School
04.2019 - 05.2022

UISD Substitute

UISD
08.2014 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Minor-Bilingual

Texas A&M International University

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