M. Sarahi Zaragoza Cardenas
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated UH GCSW Student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Companionate Student Support Specialist adept at building positive relationships with students to help develop necessary academic and social skills. Collaborates with teachers and families to support progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Communities In Schools
Houston, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Provided one-on-one academic support to students in need of assistance.
- Organized and facilitated student group meetings, workshops, and activities.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by monitoring student behavior during lunchtime.
- Conducted assessments to determine each student's level of understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop strategies to improve student performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other data points.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, administrators, and students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities relevant to the position.
- Counseled struggling students on how best to manage their workloads effectively.
- Responded promptly to emails or phone calls from concerned parents or guardians.
- Initiated conversations with families about any social or emotional concerns they may have.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
Counseling Intern at NHS
Spring Branch ISD
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss strategies for helping students achieve goals and objectives.
- Observed 10th grade counselor providing counseling services to students.
- Helped counselor with course selection for all of the 10th grade students. (over 400)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Academic Advising
- Social Media Proficiency
- Creativity and Innovation
- Behavior Modifications
- Social Skills Development
- Parent Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Support
- Positive Role Model
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Communities In Schools
01.2021 - Current
Counseling Intern at NHS
Spring Branch ISD
01.2020 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
University of Houston
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