Raphaela Hodges
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Accomplished Elementary School Educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and teacher collaboration. History of improving test scores and overall academic performance in all learners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
10.2005 - Current
- Created classroom environments in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Cooperated with parents to support student learning and healthy development in school and home.
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Developed and implemented professional development for educators.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and positive behavior intervention.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Mehrnoosh Rezapour Psy D
Encino, CA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions for victims of crime.
- Conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions for children ages 5 to 12.
- Completed weekly progress notes, updated quarterly treatment plans and maintained patient records.
- Helped clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
San Fernando Valley Counseling Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided counseling to individuals, couples, and children under direct supervision of a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
- Developed and implemented treatment plans with clients and modified when needed.
- Applied therapeutic theories depended upon needs of clients.
- Consulted with supervisor weekly in supervision group.
- Completed and secured case notes, confidentiality forms, and court ordered paperwork.
Testing Coordinator
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles , CA
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Organized, planned, and executed Smarter Balance state testing.
- Created testing schedules and procedures school sites.
- Worked with technology staff to ensure that necessary secure browsers and operating systems were installed.
- Trained staff at a school site in procedures, roles, and legal/ethical obligations.
- Monitored testing progress and addressed testing challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology - Marriage Family Therapy
Phillips Graduate University
Encino, CA05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Multiple Subjects Teacher K-8
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2003
Skills
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Positive and encouraging
- Self-motivated
- Data driven instruction
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Child Abuse
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Mehrnoosh Rezapour Psy D
11.2018 - 01.2020
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
San Fernando Valley Counseling Center
06.2017 - 11.2018
Testing Coordinator
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2013 - 10.2017
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Psychology - Marriage Family Therapy
Phillips Graduate University
Some College (No Degree) - Multiple Subjects Teacher K-8
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Irvine
Similar Profiles
Emily Marie HernandezEmily Marie Hernandez
Assistant Principal at Wilshire Park Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictAssistant Principal at Wilshire Park Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School District
Myisha Griggs JonesMyisha Griggs Jones
Special Education Teacher, SDC Autism TK-2 Grade at Los Angeles Unified School District, White Point Elementary SchoolSpecial Education Teacher, SDC Autism TK-2 Grade at Los Angeles Unified School District, White Point Elementary School
Charles ZazuetaCharles Zazueta
Custodian at Los Angeles Unified School District – Lockhurst ElementaryCustodian at Los Angeles Unified School District – Lockhurst Elementary
Diana CamarenaDiana Camarena
Food Service Worker at Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSDFood Service Worker at Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Cassandra DenDantoCassandra DenDanto
Assistant Production Coordinator at Warner Brothers TelevisionAssistant Production Coordinator at Warner Brothers Television