Viviana Moncada
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual School Counselor with proven expertise in fostering student success and parent engagement, primarily within Flemington Raritan School District. Skilled in bilingual education and building impactful relationships with a strong foundation in the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies. Achieved significant improvements in student integration and academic performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual School Counselor
Flemington Raritan School District
12.2019 - Current
- Partner with parents and guardians to promote student success in the school environment.
- Develop and conduct workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty, and parents on relevant topics in the field.
- Meet regularly with enrolled students to support them and identify problem areas.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Identify and address theconcerns of incoming students and parents.
- Provide individual and group counseling support to students from Pre-K to 4th Grade.
ESL Paraprofessional
Rahway Public Schools
10.2007 - 12.2019
- Assist ESL teachers in reading blocks and pull-out sessions.
- Interpreter at parents' meetings and conferences.
- Translate forms, reports, and letters.
- Assist the child study team as an interpreter at meetings and with the relationship between the members and parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Kean University
Union NJ05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rosario University
Bogota, Colombia12-1993
Skills
- NJSCA 2018-Current
- ASCA 2018 -Current
- HCSCA 2022-Current
- ECAC 2023-Current (District Early Childhood Advisory Council)
Accomplishments
Awarded the ESP Governor Educator Award in the 2021-2022 School Year.
Awarded The Hunterdon County School Counselor of the Year in the 2022-2023 School Year.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Leadership
- Afterschool programs for newcomer students
- Teachers workshops facilitator
- Advocator in the district for students, especially multilingual learners
- Member of the District Early Childhood Advisory Council
- Building alliances with new Community Resources to support student's needs
- Data collector to support interventions
- Teachers training on DCPP, I&RS, and Suicide Prevention
- Supervisor of Kean University students (Practicum)
- Guest Speaker for the opening ceremony 2024-2025 School Year
Timeline
Bilingual School Counselor
Flemington Raritan School District
12.2019 - Current
ESL Paraprofessional
Rahway Public Schools
10.2007 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Rosario University
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