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Odalys Martinez

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Experienced working with Primary/High school Students. Compassionate and amicable school counselor with 2+ years of professional experience providing students with positive direction for their emotional and academic well-being. I am fluent in both Spanish and English. Currently working on completing my Licensed marriage and family therapist program from Lamar University.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

ASTEC Charter Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2020 - Current
  • Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
  • Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
  • Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
  • Organized and develop events for the community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
  • Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
  • Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.

Director

Familia Emmanuel Iglesia
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
  • Employed variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
  • Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
  • Applied teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within framework of church's philosophy.
  • Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
  • Organized large group events such as faith-based outings, fundraisers for the community.
  • Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
  • Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.

Assistant Counselor

ASTEC Charter Schools
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
  • Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
  • Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
  • Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
  • Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
  • Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Translate IEP meetings

Camp Counselor

Mid-America University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.

Library Assistant

Mid-america Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2015 - 04.2019
  • Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
  • Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
  • Assisted librarian with conducting library orientation for new assistants.
  • Created fliers to inform visitors and patrons of book clubs, meetings and special programs.

Education

M.D. - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2019

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Conflict Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Counseling
  • Bilingual Communications
  • Interpreting
  • Crisis Management
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • People Management
  • Group Supervision
  • Composure and Emotional Control
  • Positive Engagement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Director

Familia Emmanuel Iglesia
08.2021 - 09.2022

Elementary School Counselor

ASTEC Charter Schools
06.2020 - Current

Assistant Counselor

ASTEC Charter Schools
07.2019 - 05.2020

Camp Counselor

Mid-America University
05.2016 - 08.2019

Library Assistant

Mid-america Christian University
11.2015 - 04.2019

M.D. - Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mid-America Christian University

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