Hi, I’m
Perla Menchaca
Montgomery,IL
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quad County Urban League
High School Credit Recovery Bilingual Tutor
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
West Chicago School District 33
Bilingual Family Liaison
10.2016 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Collected, maintained and reported accurate data to document outcomes and impact of family engagement activities.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Conducted preliminary and monthly assessments of family engagement structures and activities.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
Access Community Health Network
Community Health Center Manager
09.2004 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
- Led and supervised center staff, fostered teamwork and encouraged active involvement in implementing mission, vision and values.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Conducted ongoing center monitoring and audits to maintain compliance with performance standards, procedures and other local, state and federal regulations.
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Master of Arts from Education of School Counseling
12.2021
Argosy UniversityChicago
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
11.
Argosy UniversityChicago
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Robert Morris University - IllinoisChicago, IL
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
Skills
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Academic Goals
- Records Maintenance
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Parent and Student Communication
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Spanish Speaking
- Student Advocacy
- Student Motivation
- Transitional Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Credit Recovery Bilingual Tutor
Quad County Urban League
08.2021 - Current
Bilingual Family Liaison
West Chicago School District 33
10.2016 - 08.2021
Community Health Center Manager
Access Community Health Network
09.2004 - 10.2016
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts from Education of School Counseling
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
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