Natalie Lescano
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated Coordinator with expertise in linking students and families to essential academic, behavioral, and social-emotional resources. Proficient in service coordination and fostering community partnerships, ensuring effective referral management while upholding confidentiality. Committed to enhancing student access to resources and promoting overall school success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Community Engagement facilitator
Mountain View Whisman School District
Mountain View
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated school and community based services to support students’ academic, mental health, and social-emotional needs within MTSS frameworks.
- Conducted home visits and collaborated with families to enhance student success and engagement.
- Developed and distributed educational materials and community resource guides to support families and student achievement.
- Led parent workshops, meetings, and informational sessions to engage families and address educational concerns.
- Facilitated referrals for mental health, medical, housing, and social services based on student assessments.
- Served as a liaison between schools, students, and families to ensure effective communication and policy understanding.
- Participated in COST meetings to identify needs, develop intervention plans, and monitor student progress.
- Tracked service outcomes, maintained accurate records, and evaluated program effectiveness.
English Language Support/Assessment Technician
Wilcox High School
Santa Clara
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Facilitated translation services for students during parent/teacher meetings and phone calls.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to engage parents in student education.
- Managed EML student translations with counselors for effective class placement and MTSS Tier I supports.
- Conducted initial contact for new students in collaboration with registrar.
- Oversaw follow-up procedures for EML students to ensure academic progress.
- Revised transcripts and provided grade advising to support student success.
- Organized resources such as food distributions, medical/legal referrals, and school supplies for families in need.
- Connected families to district resources and facilitated parent outreach groups.
- Managed assessment data entry and maintained accurate student records.
Assistant Site Coordinator/LeaderII
Campbell Middle School
Campbell
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Planned indoor and outdoor recreational games for student groups.
- Assisted students in homework completion to enhance academic performance.
- Supervised students, assistants, leaders, and volunteers to ensure program effectiveness.
- Monitored site operations during hours, including summer activities and school breaks.
- Participated in ongoing Campbell Care leader training sessions to improve skills.
- Coordinated with site coordinator on instructional materials, custodial supplies, and snacks.
- Maintained records of student attendance, parent communications, and injury reports.
- Provided director with weekly schedules outlining program activities.
English Language Support/Assessment Technician
New Valley High School
Santa Clara
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Interacted with parents /guardians and families at sites by telephone and during meetings.
- Assisted with translation meetings needed by the families within the school.
- Assisted in coordinating parent engagement activities
- Provided information to students and parents about the resources available to them throughout the school system and community.
- Contacted parents to serve on school committees or to attend special events at the school.
- Served as a contact person for parents to call with questions about the school services or specific activities and events.
- Administered, scored and recorded achievement and diagnostic assessments as directed.
- Collected and prepared records for cumulative files.
- Assisted with monitoring reclassified English Learners
- Collected and prepared records for English Learners throughout the year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2026
AA - Sociology
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA01.2017
Skills
- Bilingual communication with students and families
- Referral management and service coordination
- Individualized support plan development
- Collaboration with educators and community partners
- Data management and compliance
- Time management and problem-solving
- Workshop facilitation
- Aeries and PowerSchool proficiency
- Google Suite and Excel expertise
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Turtle Award – Recognized for exceptional collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and/or students within the Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Community Engagement facilitator
Mountain View Whisman School District
08.2022 - Current
English Language Support/Assessment Technician
Wilcox High School
09.2017 - 06.2022
English Language Support/Assessment Technician
New Valley High School
02.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Site Coordinator/LeaderII
Campbell Middle School
08.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Governors University
AA - Sociology
Foothill College