Natalia Saldana
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Career Objective
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the ASCA counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th/6th Humanities Teacher
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR (PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP)
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Parent Consultation
- Documentation
- Community Outreach
- Collaboration with school personnel
- Crisis Intervention
- 600+ Hours
CLINICAL COUNSELOR (Practicum)
Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Individual Counseling
- Documentation
- Diagnosis
- Collaboration/Supervision
- 100 hours
TEACHER
Discovery Elementary School
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Plan and lead weekly PLC meetings
- Create standards based CFAs
- Deliver communication between Administration and grade level
- Perform regular teacher duties
- Excellent classroom management
- Excellent communication skills with parents
Teacher
Desert Spirit Elementary
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Instruct students individually and in groups.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures
- Technology Coach assisting other teachers in the virtual classroom
Teacher's Assistant
Guerrero Elementary School/Westwood High School
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Native English Teacher
Songchu Elementary School (송추초등학교)
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Instruct students individually and in groups
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Education
M.D. - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2016
TEFL Certification - ESL
International TEFL Academy
Chicago11.2016
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Solutions-focused
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Group therapy facilitator
- Classroom guidance
- Career advising
- Behavioral assessment
- Diverse student populations
Certification
- School Counselor Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- TEFL Certification
Awards
- Cum laude
- Dongducheon-Yangju Dream Catchers
Timeline
5th/6th Humanities Teacher
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
01.2024 - Current
SCHOOL COUNSELOR (PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP)
Academy of Math and Science Glendale
01.2024 - 05.2025
CLINICAL COUNSELOR (Practicum)
Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 12.2024
TEACHER
Discovery Elementary School
07.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Desert Spirit Elementary
09.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Guerrero Elementary School/Westwood High School
03.2019 - 09.2019
Native English Teacher
Songchu Elementary School (송추초등학교)
02.2017 - 03.2019
- School Counselor Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- TEFL Certification
M.D. - School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies
Arizona State University
TEFL Certification - ESL
International TEFL Academy
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