Sabrina Cordero-Espinal
Cortlandt Manor,NY
Summary
Dedicated bilingual education professional empowering youth to overcome academic, social, and mental health challenges and unlock their strengths for success. Provides preventative education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling services to students. Recognizes and respects students' socioeconomic and cultural differences to effectively communicate with families in their native language. Builds trusting relationships that bridge gaps hindering students from reaching their full potential.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Counselor
The American Dream Charter School
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored the caseload of 84 senior students
- Though four sessions of college advising classes biweekly
- Lead financial aid seminars for students and parents, conducted loan seminars as well
- Helped students with the entire college application process, stating with their college list, college essay, followed by the FAFSA application, college application, award letter review /commitment
- Dorm and meal plan election
- Kept track of student's application and connected with colleges and universities to follow up
- Sent all senior transcripts and letters of recommendations
- Used systems like SCOIR, Deans List, Power School and Class dojo to facilitate daily tasks and communications
School Counseling Internship
Marble Hill High School
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with the school counselor, teachers, principal and dean to assess the needs and strengths of 475 students
- Conducted group and individual counseling for mediation and conflict resolution: Students grades 9th to 12th
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors
- Helped students dealing with stress from school, social pressures, and/or family life in order to improve their classroom performance and overall wellness
- Organized and led college readiness meetings with the college preparation advisor
- Participated in parent teacher meetings including behavioral, Individualized Educational Plans and 504 evaluations
- Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals to students and families
- School Counseling Practicum - 700 + Hours
Bilingual Family Service Coordinator
Susan E. Wagner Victory Day School
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Was responsible for promoting family wellness and conducted home visits with the classroom teacher for 54 students by the start of every school year
- Enrolled students in the SEMS, Vendor Portal, WES, and Department of Education online systems
- Led the school's family communication efforts, including social media strategy and distribution of pertinent information
- Worked to ensure compliance around all student data and building safety
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation
- Maintained communication with ACS and followed up with case development
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educated parents on available services/ counseling and academic support
- Completed IEP referral forms with student information and accompanying doctor reports
Intake, Benefits & Entitlements Coordinator
YM&YWHA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted intake interviews and Insurance verification for prospective clients keeping track of highly sensitive documents
- Analyzed intake reports and initiated corrective action as necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of administrative information
- Referred clients with possible Medicaid eligibility criteria and/or unresolved account questions
- Scheduled the classes for the program and substituted for the instructors when necessary
Credit Consulting Manager/Office Manager
First Financial Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Examined client's financial state by conducting credit checks to help formulate plans to reduce debts
- Lead negotiation arrangements and settlements with Creditors and Collection agencies
- Managed all company accounts including business bank accounts all credit repair software
- Consulted business owners on services to establish, build, and protect their business credit
Human Resource Assistant
Sabra Dipping Company
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Assisted with the transition of Joint Venture with Frito-Lay and Sabra employees of +400, with all HR procedures
- Handled administrative aspects of human resources (applicant screening, recruiting calendar, response & offer letters, field phone calls and schedule/conduct interviews)
- Posted open positions both internally/externally and contacted outside staffing agencies to recruit for open positions when in need of temp employees
- Performed candidate screening, including background, credit, and reference checks; and performed new hire orientations to provide new employees with detailed information regarding the company policies, and their employment and benefits
- Researched and resolved all employee inquiries relating to HR, payroll, staffing, benefits, and employment laws and regulations
- Administered benefits, including Medical, Life, and 401K plans
Education
M.S - Bilingual School Counseling
New York University
01.2020
B.A - Sociology
Lehman College
01.2015
A.A - Psychology
Bronx Community College
01.2012
Skills
- American School Counselor Association-Member
- NYS School Counselors Association-Member
- Community engagement
- Decision-making support
- Collaboration and teamwork
- College application support
- Multicultural competence
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Ethical practice
- Continuing education
- Academic planning
- Career guidance
- Essay coaching
- Financial aid
Certification
- NYS School Counselor Provisional Certificate
- Bilingual Education (Pupil/admin) Provisional Extension
Training
- Emergency Skills CPR Certified – 2022
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment – 2019
- University of Virginia: Code Ana's Epinephrine Training – 2018
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services: Foundations in Health and Safety – 2017
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services: Medication Administration Training – 2017
- Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care – 2017
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Timeline
College Counselor
The American Dream Charter School
08.2020 - Current
School Counseling Internship
Marble Hill High School
03.2018 - 06.2020
Bilingual Family Service Coordinator
Susan E. Wagner Victory Day School
09.2015 - 06.2020
Intake, Benefits & Entitlements Coordinator
YM&YWHA
01.2012 - 01.2014
Credit Consulting Manager/Office Manager
First Financial Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2013
Human Resource Assistant
Sabra Dipping Company
01.2006 - 01.2011
B.A - Sociology
Lehman College
A.A - Psychology
Bronx Community College
M.S - Bilingual School Counseling
New York University
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