Zoilita Herrera
Naperville,IL
Summary
Over twenty-five years of experience in the helping profession, providing support to diverse populations. Proven adaptability and strong interpersonal skills foster effective relationships with clients and colleagues. Expertise in identifying and connecting individuals with community resources to enhance well-being. Demonstrated compassion and empathy in all client interactions, ensuring a supportive environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
High School District 211
Palatine, Illinois
08.2016 - Current
- Provide weekly sessions with students on caseload
- Assist with student's crisis
- Communicate with parents on their child's prgogress
Life Skills Coach
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Des Plaines, Illinois
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions to support emotional well-being.
- Administered crisis intervention and peer mediation to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Connected families and students with essential community resources for enhanced support.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and conferences to advocate for student needs.
Outpatient Therapist
Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health
Arlington Heights, IL
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Provided individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults
- Co-facilitated teen mood management group
- Advised therapy to children with weight management problems at pediatric endocronologist clinic
- Administered all necessary paperwork for clinical charts
SASS Therapist
Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center
Franklin Park, IL
03.2004 - 03.2010
- Evaluated children and adolescents for psychiatric emergencies
- Implemented appropriate placement according to clinical need
- Collaborated in-home individuals and family therapy
- Developed Wrap plans and presented to Lan Committee
- Translated for Spanish-speaking clients as needed.
- Incorporated community linkages to families in need
School Counselor Intern
Glenside Middle School
Glendale Heights, IL
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Counseled students individually and in group format
- Organized lunch support groups across all grade levels
- Delegated with social workers and school staff
- Mediated problems between students
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress
- Participated in staff meetings regarding students and formulated behavioral plan
Bilingual Family and Youth Therapist
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Palatine, IL
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Counseled youth and their families focusing on attachment disorders, depression, and domestic violence
- Translated intake paperwork from English to Spanish
Support Worker
Resources for Community Living
Rolling Meadows, IL
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Provided direct support to adults with various disabilities with budgeting, vocational, and daily living skills
- Assisted clients with locating appropriate housing and ensured functional landlord-tenant relationships
- Collaborated with therapists, supervisors, and family members
- Developed and updated Individual Program Plan
Clinical Intern
Alexian Brothers northwest mental health center
Arlington Heights, IL
03.2003 - 03.2004
- Counseled individuals with chronic mental illness
- Coordinated individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
- Facilitated groups for adults in psychosocial rehabilitation in communication, problem-solving, assertiveness, and emotional self-regulation
- Translated for Spanish-speaking clients
- Interviewed and provided diagnostic assessment
Case Manager
Little City Foundation
Palatine, Illinois
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Ensured the welfare and safety of children with disabilities
- Supervised staff and performed administrative duties
- Coordinated group activities
- Educated participants on socialization and daily living skills to achieve independence
- Created new goals for participant's Rehabilitative Service Plans
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Professional Psychology
Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2000
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-1998
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy
- Cultural competency
- Community resource linkage
- Conflict resolution
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Child development
- Time management
- Multicultural competence
- Coping strategies
- Student counseling
- Empathy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Solutions-focused
Accomplishments
- High Honor roll in 7th and 8th grade
- Young Authors Award 7th and 8th grade
Affiliations
- Play piano as as an adult student for the last 4 years.
- Exercise and weight lifting
- Read
Certification
- Type 73 Certification-School Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
High School District 211
08.2016 - Current
Life Skills Coach
North Cook Young Adult Academy
08.2012 - 05.2016
Outpatient Therapist
Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health
04.2010 - 04.2012
School Counselor Intern
Glenside Middle School
08.2009 - 12.2009
Bilingual Family and Youth Therapist
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
04.2005 - 04.2006
SASS Therapist
Leyden Family Service & Mental Health Center
03.2004 - 03.2010
Clinical Intern
Alexian Brothers northwest mental health center
03.2003 - 03.2004
Support Worker
Resources for Community Living
04.2002 - 04.2004
Case Manager
Little City Foundation
06.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Clinical Professional Psychology
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
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