Ruth Hernandez
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Determined School Counselor focused on helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Committed to meeting counseling program objectives through preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling. Understanding and sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences, effectively supporting and guiding students in their academic journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Support Aid
Baldwin Park Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Covina Valley Unified School District
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Front Desk Clerk
The Body Center Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Monitored front desk telephone lines attentively for prompt response to incoming calls while multitasking effectively during busy periods.
- Processed payments accurately while maintaining accountability for cash drawer balances at the beginning and end of shifts.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Long Term Substitute Counselor
Glendora Unified School District
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated parent/teacher/student meetings and Instructional Support Team (IST) as needed.
- Set up the evaluation process for a 504 plan.
- Provided personal crisis counseling, including referrals as needed to outside agencies.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
School Counselor Intern
Duarte Unified School District
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Presented ideas to PBIS coaches on how to implement positive behavior virtually
- Assisted the director of student services with creating a district-wide multi-tiered attendance intervention guide and support system
- Conducted needs assessments for the districts foster and homeless student population to remove academic barriers
- Familiarized myself with the district's student information system known as Aeries
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Worked with students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Used data to monitor over 50 foster and homeless students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Monte City School District
09.2004 - 01.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Oversaw 15 students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and supported the lead teacher.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff, and parents.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2015
Skills
- Initiated ISTs (Instruction Support team) and 504s
- Individualized education programs (IEP's)
- Crisis Intervention
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Behavior Counseling
- Truancy Counseling
- Student Records Maintenance
- Needs Determination
- Academic support
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - 06/21/2021 to 07/01/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Financial Aid Applications
Timeline
Instructional Support Aid
Baldwin Park Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Covina Valley Unified School District
10.2024 - 11.2024
Front Desk Clerk
The Body Center Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 06.2024
Long Term Substitute Counselor
Glendora Unified School District
10.2022 - 05.2023
School Counselor Intern
Duarte Unified School District
10.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Monte City School District
09.2004 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Azusa Pacific University
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