Raquel Iris Salinas
Rio Grande City
Summary
Dynamic College & Career Success Advisor II at Region One ESC with proven expertise in college readiness support and community engagement. Skilled in developing individualized postsecondary plans, fostering student achievement, and building strong relationships. Bilingual communicator adept at enhancing student engagement and implementing effective marketing strategies to promote educational initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
College & Career Success Advisor II
Region One ESC
Edinburg
01.2024 - Current
- Provide academic guidance and support to cohort students and their parents.
- Support students to develop and expand their individualized postsecondary plan to enroll in college, earn a workplace credential, or enlist in the armed forces.
- Ensure that rooted initiatives are implemented at the campus level.
GEAR-UP Facilitator
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City
03.2018 - Current
- Facilitated support for teachers, students, and parents to enhance academic performance.
- Fostered college and career-focused environment to improve student achievement.
Seasonal Farm labor Contractor
Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc.
St. Joseph
07.2000 - 07.2022
- Marketed and recruited seasonal workers for agricultural labor during July and August.
- Ensured adherence to regulations promoting fair treatment and safety for all workers.
- Managed employment processes to maintain legal compliance in labor practices.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-2
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City
08.2003 - 03.2018
- Fostered warm, supportive environment to facilitate academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed engaging lessons in math, science, technology, and history to enhance student learning.
- Created lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and expand skills.
- Reinforced positive behavior through affirmation statements and recognition of student accomplishments.
Dyslexia Aide
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Collaborated with educators across departments to refine instructional strategies.
- Created and managed individualized education programs (IEPs) to define learning objectives.
- Designed tailored lesson plans for struggling students targeting specific improvement areas.
- Modified general education curriculum utilizing diverse techniques for special-needs students.
- Developed engaging lessons through technology to promote student participation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate instructional strategy effectiveness.
- Facilitated small group instruction addressing individual learning needs.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to resolve student-related challenges.
Elementary School Clerk
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation, and administrative communications.
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, after-school activities, and school events.
- Maintained daily attendance records of students in school.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Cashier
Wal-Mart
Rio Grande City
05.1994 - 08.1994
- Welcomed customers and assessed needs to provide tailored assistance.
- Completed purchases, located items, and facilitated enrollment in reward programs.
- Greeted customers upon entry and promptly addressed inquiries.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with high accuracy.
- Collaborated with shift manager to resolve issues and address customer concerns.
- Processed returns, refunds, and transaction discrepancies effectively.
- Cultivated relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
- Conducted cash drawer counts at shift start and end to ensure accuracy.
Education
Master - School Counselor
Wayland Baptists University
Plainview08.2020
Bachelor - Interdisciplinary Studies
Univerdity of Texas-Pan Am
Edinburg12.2003
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency
- Community engagement
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Creativity
- Leadership abilities
- Marketing strategies
- Professionalism
- College readiness support
- Career counseling services
- Student engagement initiatives
- Data analysis techniques
- Partnership development
- Effective communication strategies
- Relationship building
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Personal Information
Hobbies: Crafting, Volunteering at church, Listening to music
Accomplishments
Presented at the NCCEP, National Council for Community and Education Partnerships/GEAR UP Annual Conference held in Washington, D.C.
July 2022-Lessons from the Fields: A Look into the GEAR-UP Migrant Farmworker Journey
July 2023-Fostering Partnerships to Support College & Career Readiness for Students and Families
Timeline
College & Career Success Advisor II
Region One ESC
01.2024 - Current
GEAR-UP Facilitator
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
03.2018 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-2
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
08.2003 - 03.2018
Seasonal Farm labor Contractor
Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc.
07.2000 - 07.2022
Dyslexia Aide
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
08.1999 - 05.2003
Elementary School Clerk
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
08.1998 - 05.1999
Cashier
Wal-Mart
05.1994 - 08.1994
Master - School Counselor
Wayland Baptists University
Bachelor - Interdisciplinary Studies
Univerdity of Texas-Pan Am