Andrew Sanchez
Madera
Summary
Soon‑to‑graduate Sociology major with hands‑on experience in school counseling, student support, and organizational operations within the K–12 education system. Skilled in qualitative research, risk assessment, case documentation, and building rapport with diverse student populations. Strong communicator with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Seeking an entry‑level role in social services, community outreach, or research where I can apply my training in social behavior, assessment, and evidence‑based support strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Custodian
Madera Unified School District
Madera, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Train and mentor new custodial staff on district procedures, safety expectations, and workflow efficiency.
- Conduct regular building walkthroughs to identify major repair needs and report findings to management.
- Support schoolwide operations by preparing spaces for special events, including setup, furniture arrangement, and breakdown.
- Assist in de‑escalating distressed or frantic students when administrative and support staff are occupied.
- Foster a welcoming, safe, and positive school environment by building rapport with students and staff.
- Participate in literacy‑focused activities, including reading to kindergarten classes during spirit weeks
School Counselor Intern
Madera Unified School District
Madera, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed school counselors to complete the Social Work Practicum for the Associate Degree.
- Learned and applied evidence‑based counseling approaches in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to coordinate student care.
- Completed risk assessments and documented case notes with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provided social‑emotional support to students and helped at‑risk youth stay on track academically.
- Connected students with after‑school tutoring and academic resources.
- Conducted home visits for students with chronic absenteeism to support re‑engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2026
Associate of Science - Social Work
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06-2023
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Case Notes & Documentation
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Cultural Competency
- Qualitative Research
Accomplishments
- Recipient of 2025 Classified Employee of the Year Award
Certification
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Custodian
Madera Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
School Counselor Intern
Madera Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
National University
Associate of Science - Social Work
Eastern Gateway Community College