Isabel Prieto
CALGARY,Alberta
Summary
Reliable and motivated employee with an organizational and interpersonal skills in various settings. (Academic background in psychology and behavioral sciences)
Experience in the following fields of psychology: individual and group attention to children with learning and behavior problems, as well as more than ten years working in educational institutions with young people and adolescents. Also knowledge in the area of personnel selection in private companies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Guidance Counselor
COBACH
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
08.2014 - 04.2021
- Assisting students with scholarship applications.
- Counseled parents, guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career and life planning.
- Intervened in crisis situations between students or students and teachers.
- Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
- Coordinated alcohol and drug prevention programs to cultivate atmosphere focused on positive decision-making.
Child Psychologist
Centro de Atención Infantil
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
05.2006 - 01.2014
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
Professor of Psychology
UNIDEP
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Taught the subject of psychology in the initial semester of the careers of Education and Psychology.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Evaluated students' individual abilities using tests and personal interviews.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Used exams, quizzes and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
Cashier
JAC & RAY RESTAURANT
MONTERREY, MEXICO
03.2001 - 01.2002
- Processed payments for customers quickly and accurately to exceed productivity standards.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Helped with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Education
Master of Science - SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
ESCUELA LIBRE DE PSICOLOGIA
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO01.2010
Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON
MONTERREY, MEXICO01.2002
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Emotional Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Organizing and Categorizing
- Social Work
- Analytical Thinking
- Mental Health Assessment
- Individual Education Plans
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
High School Guidance Counselor
COBACH
08.2014 - 04.2021
Professor of Psychology
UNIDEP
01.2010 - 01.2012
Child Psychologist
Centro de Atención Infantil
05.2006 - 01.2014
Cashier
JAC & RAY RESTAURANT
03.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Science - SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
ESCUELA LIBRE DE PSICOLOGIA
Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON