Sonia Montoya
Summary
Enthusiastic school counselor with communication and organizational skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, administration and or any other educational personnel.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
Interim School Counselor
Sumac Elementary School
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for student emotional support.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and address student needs effectively.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions and student interactions.
Substitute Teacher for 3rd/4th Grade Spanish class
Sumac Elementary
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for student needs.
- Assisted in the administration of assessments and grading assignments.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding progress.
- Supported special education programs by providing individualized attention to students.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Interim School Counselor
Lindero Canyon Middle School
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Offered immediate support to students in emotional distress
- Guided students in developing academic habits and overcoming academic challenges
- Collaborated with school team to mediate student conflicts and foster resolution
- Worked closely with teachers and parents to ensure students progress, both academically and emotionally
- Used school data such as attendance and discipline to identify student needs
- Supported the principal in resolving parent conflicts by providing language assistance during mediation.
School Counselor Interim
Sumac Elementary School (LSTEM)
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented a comprehensive and developmental elementary school guidance and counseling program
- Created schedules to optimize access to diverse counseling services
- Counseled students by actively listening, identifying issues and solutions, and formulating a plan of action
- Coordinated with school staff and conducted classroom guidance lessons to identified goals and objectives
- Facilitated Student Study Team (SST) meetings to discuss student needs and strategies
- Followed up on counseling and consultative referrals to ensure student needs were met
- Maintained detailed records of counseling services to track student progress and inform future interventions
- Implemented Sumac Peacemakers for upper grades focusing on conflict resolution, self-esteem, peer mediation for younger grades, responsibility
- Implemented No Place for Hate Program, promoting anti bullying activities at school for a safe-welcoming environment
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Agoura High School
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Instructed individual students and small groups with unique needs using research-based programs.
- Managed student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies, contributing to a supportive learning environment
- Facilitated social interactions among students during group activities, enhancing peer relationships and communication skills
- Collected and analyzed data through assessment and observation on student academic and behavioral progress, informing instructional strategies
- Provided supervision to special education students during non-instructional periods
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
- Participated in parent conferences and Individual Education Planning meetings as requested.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling with PPS Credential
National University
San Diego, CA03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA12.2008
A.A. - General Liberal Arts & Science
Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CA06.2006
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
Agoura Hills, CA06.2004
Skills
- Fluent Spanish speaker
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Detail oriented
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Empathetic
- Independent decision-making
- Critical thinker
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Responsible and punctual
- Professional courtesy
- Organizational commitment
- Independent worker
Timeline
Interim School Counselor
Sumac Elementary School
01.2026 - 06.2026
Substitute Teacher for 3rd/4th Grade Spanish class
Sumac Elementary
08.2025 - 12.2025
Interim School Counselor
Lindero Canyon Middle School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
School Counselor Interim
Sumac Elementary School (LSTEM)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Agoura High School
08.2006 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Educational Counseling with PPS Credential
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Channel Islands
A.A. - General Liberal Arts & Science
Moorpark Community College
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School