Patricia Moctezuma
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Supported individual counseling sessions for students facing academic and personal challenges.
- Led workshops on conflict resolution and social skills for student groups.
- Provided crisis support to students experiencing emotional distress or trauma.
- Worked with parents and guardians to review student progress and concerns effectively.
- Maintained accurate student records and documentation in compliance with district policies.
- Participated in staff meetings to share insights on student behavior and support strategies.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
Middle School Counselor
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Provided individual counseling sessions for students facing emotional challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student behavioral issues and learning needs.
- Conducted workshops on conflict resolution and peer mediation skills.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Coordinated with parents to support student academic and social development.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and follow-ups.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions and referrals for services.
- Participated in school committees focused on improving overall school climate by promoting equity among all stakeholders.
- Developed crisis intervention plans to address immediate safety concerns of students in need.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services when appropriate.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and implement strategies to improve their academic performance.
Elementary Teacher
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
01.1999 - 05.2003
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promote student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student academic and social growth.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including grades and attendance.
- Coordinated with colleagues to align teaching methods and share resources effectively.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to all students in the class.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
Office manager
Milton Haber, M.D.
Laredo, Texas
08.1991 - 01.2002
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained appointment calendars.
- Maintained accurate patient records and managed confidential information.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning including follow-up appointments.
- Assisted in medical coding and billing processes, including data entry of patient information.
- Managed patient accounts receivable including collections, billing, coding, posting payments, and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Texas A&M International University, Laredo TX, US
Laredo, TX12-1999
BBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M International University, TX, US
Laredo07-1998
Skills
- Student counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral assessment
- Individualized support
- Student advocacy
- Group counseling
- Counseling
- Needs assessment
- Medical coding
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Patient scheduling
- Communication skills
- Medical claims coding
- Individual counseling
- Student assessment
- Behavioral management
- Parent communication
- Collaboration with staff
- Team building
- Maintaining confidentiality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Generalist (EC-4)
- Texas Certificate: School Counselor (EC-12)
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
San Antonio ISD
08.2015 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Laredo ISD
08.2003 - 05.2015
Elementary Teacher
Laredo ISD
01.1999 - 05.2003
Office manager
Milton Haber, M.D.
08.1991 - 01.2002
Master of Science - School Counseling
Texas A&M International University, Laredo TX, US
BBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M International University, TX, US