Monica Delgado
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a school counselor, I am dedicated to supporting students in reaching their full potential and becoming the best version of themselves. I bring passion, authenticity, and energy to my work, always focusing on creating a positive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
CPS: Eric Solorio Academy High School
08.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one counseling to support students with personal, academic, and emotional issues.
- Develop and implement individualized behavior plans to support students in reaching their academic and behavioral goals.
- Review transcripts and perform graduation checks to monitor and ensure academic progress for all grade levels.
- Deliver educational sessions on high school orientation, healthy relationship development, stress management strategies, and awareness of depression.
- Collaborate with teams (MTSS, Behavioral Health, Post-Secondary Support) to plan and coordinate targeted interventions.
- Develop curriculum for 'Closing the Gap' small group interventions aimed at enhancing academic performance.
- Serve as a proctor for ACT testing and assist with proctoring during Pre-ACT testing.
- Contribute to the development and publication of the school counseling department’s quarterly newsletter, Stall-Worthy.
- Design curriculum for morning announcements to promote a positive school culture during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Temporary Assigned Teacher
CPS: Alessandro Volta Elementary School
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Tutor Corp
CPS: John Barry Elementary School
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Roosevelt University
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2022
Skills
- Aspen
- Branching Minds
- Google Classroom
- Canva
Certification
- Professional Educator License (In Process)
- Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP) Instructor Certification (January 2025)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
CPS: Eric Solorio Academy High School
08.2024 - Current
Temporary Assigned Teacher
CPS: Alessandro Volta Elementary School
02.2024 - 06.2024
Tutor Corp
CPS: John Barry Elementary School
08.2023 - 02.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Roosevelt University
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