Rafael Sandoval
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor at Public School 291
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2011 - Current
- Individual student academic planning and goal setting.
- School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
- Organized and developed community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Short - term counseling to students..
- Referrals for long- term support.
- Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student- focused meetings.
- Acting as a system change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students.
- Plan for postsecondary options, college awareness and affordability.
Parent Coordinator at Public School 291
New York City Department Of Education
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Materials Management for the Operating Room
St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital
03.2001 - 08.2006
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling Masters of Science, Ed
Lehman College of The City University of New York
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 1046805.2012
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lehman College of The City University of New York
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 1046805.2006
Skills
- Advocacy
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Counsel Individuals
- Student Rapport-Building
- Confidential Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide prevention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- United Federation of Teachers
- NYSUT
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Workshops
School Violence Intervention and Prevention June, 2009
RFA K-5 Bystander to Ally October, 2014
Dignity for All Students February, 2016
Task Force Training February, 2019
Student to Student Sexual Harrassment March, 2019
Mandatory Trauma May, 2020
Grief/Loss/Bereavement June, 2020
Building Response Training September, 2020
Creating an Early Childhood Environment for LGBT Inclusion May, 2021
Strong Resilient NYC December, 2021
General Human Trafficking Awareness February, 2022
Suicide Prevention Designated Liason March, 2022
McKinney-Vento Training September, 2024
Child Abuse Identification (New Program) January, 2025
Naloxone Training February, 2025
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor at Public School 291
New York City Department Of Education, New York
09.2011 - Current
Parent Coordinator at Public School 291
New York City Department Of Education
08.2006 - 06.2011
Materials Management for the Operating Room
St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital
03.2001 - 08.2006
Master of Science - School Counseling Masters of Science, Ed
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lehman College of The City University of New York
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