Rebecca Cortez
Porterville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Comprehensive Support and Intervention Specialist at Porterville Unified School District, skilled in crisis intervention and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance student support services through innovative strategies and collaboration, fostering positive relationships and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Adept at multitasking and maintaining accurate student records.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Comprehensive Support and Intervention Specialist
Porterville Unified School District
Porterville, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention counseling to individuals in distress.
- Provided crisis intervention counseling to students in distress.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures related to student support services.
- Facilitated communication between various stakeholders involved in Student Support Services, such as faculty members, administrators, parents.
- Maintained accurate records of all student support activities.
- Provided guidance on how best to implement new initiatives in order to improve student support services.
- Assisted in providing mental health assessments and screening to patients.
- Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
Instructional Aide
Porterville Unified School District
Porterville
08.2022 - 04.2025
- I am responsible for carrying out lesson plans for small group intervention, I help the teacher supervise students and assist and creating projects and activities
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Encouraged active participation in class activities by all students.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores, homework assignments.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop individualized education plans.
- Monitored student behavior and identified areas of improvement.
Substitue Teacher
Porterville Unified School District
Porterville, CA
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and concerns.
- Integrated technology into lessons whenever possible.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
AmeriCorps Tutor
Porterville Unified School District
Porterville
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for assisting a fifth-grade class in all subjects in a group setting
- Assisting fifth-grade teacher with grading and lesson plans
- Guide and Supervise students throughout the day
Yes after school Assistant
Porterville Unified School District
Porterville
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Tutor & mentor elementary students with their homework/activities
- Plan lessons while helping with small group instructions
- Instruct activities that involve physical education & enrichment
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Visalia, CA07-2026
Bachelor's Degree -
Fresno Pacific University
Porterville05.2023
Associates Degree -
Porterville College
Porterville12.2020
High School Diploma -
Monache High School
Porterville06-2017
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Creativity
- Crisis intervention
- Student support services
- Effective communication
- Behavior monitoring
- Classroom management
- Functional behavior assessments
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Student recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Comprehensive Support and Intervention Specialist
Porterville Unified School District
01.2025 - Current
Substitue Teacher
Porterville Unified School District
10.2024 - 01.2025
Instructional Aide
Porterville Unified School District
08.2022 - 04.2025
AmeriCorps Tutor
Porterville Unified School District
10.2020 - 05.2022
Yes after school Assistant
Porterville Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Social Work -
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree -
Fresno Pacific University
Associates Degree -
Porterville College
High School Diploma -
Monache High School
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