Nora Sierra
Elementary Teacher/ or School Counselor
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Seeking an Elementary Teaching and or a School Counselor position.
Education subject matter expert specializing in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Knowledgeable of developing lesson plans alongside other talented teachers and supporting administration.
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Organized and developed a female leadership academy group to enhance self confidence and leadership skills.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Used LROIX and Synergy to maintain confidential student records, including behavioral data, special education reports and services provided.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Collaborated with administration to achieve school goals.
Intervention (TOSA) Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Taught reading, comprehension and decoding skills to individual and small groups.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
School Guidance Counselor
Bellflower Unified School District
Lakewood, CA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Provided special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to students.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Los Nietos School District
Whittier, CA
09.2002 - 06.2011
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Little Lake City School District
Santa Fe Springs, CA
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Second Grade Teacher
Little Lake City School District
Santa Fe Springs, CA
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 04.2005 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 05.1998 - 05.1998
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
undefinedTimeline
Elementary School Counselor
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Intervention (TOSA) Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
School Guidance Counselor
Bellflower Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Long Beach Unified School District
09.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
04.2005 - 05.2005
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Los Nietos School District
09.2002 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Little Lake City School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
Second Grade Teacher
Little Lake City School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
05.1998 - 05.1998
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