Jessica Rocha
Huntington Park
Summary
Social Work Intern with relevant experience in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals in need. Skilled in case management, development of care plans, and client advocacy. Former after-school educator with experience in a middle school setting. Proficient in curriculum development to increase student engagement through tailored activities. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments for students with various learning styles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
West Hollywood
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted initial client assessments to develop care plans.
- Conducted home visits for case management clients to assess living conditions and identify necessary at-home supports.
- Coordinated with community agencies to enhance client support services and improve resource accessibility.
- Documented client interactions to ensure accurate and up-to-date case records, supporting effective case management.
Special Education Interpreter
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory
Huntington Park
11.2023 - Current
- Accurately translate Individualized Education Plans to Spanish-speaking parents.
- Collaborate with the special education team for successful student outcomes.
- Allocate time for parents to voice concerns or questions related to their student's IEPs.
- Review classroom observations and teacher observations.
- Make sure that documents are properly translated and are ready to be signed.
After-School Educator
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Huntington Park
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Host academic hour and provide student support on a daily basis.
- Supervise outdoor activities during break time to ensure student safety.
- Support other after-school educators during their activities when available.
- Create monthly plans with enrichment opportunities and activities tailored to student needs and interests.
Native English Teacher
English Program In Korea
Daegu
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Skillfully anticipated and addressed student needs as they navigated a new foreign language in elementary school.
- Implemented various activities that target different age groups and kinds of learning such as visual, auditory and kinesthetic.
- Encouraged students to use target language in a variety of ways, such as written, orally or in presentation forms.
Peer Assistant
University of California, Irvine
Irvine
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Attended bi-weekly zoom meetings with professor Vu to track student progress.
- Weekly allocated participation points for 60 students.
- Graded student projects and provide immediate feedback during the process.
- Dedicated online office hours for students that needed further clarification on projects or class material.
Research Assistant
El Sol Academy
Santa Ana
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted the main teacher with classroom duties during the school day and observe teaching methods.
- Attended weekly meetings to prepare lessons and goals for the next after-school session.
- Lead group of 20 students through their digital stories related to Science when other team members were absent.
- Provided additional help to students and clarify subject matter when necessary.
- Trained other team members for developing and delivering curriculum.
Barista/Lead Barista
Starbucks
Irvine
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Experienced in beverage making and operating espresso machine.
- Familiar with routinely checking stock and stock list.
- Assisted and trained new team members in POS system, operating the oven for pastries, drink making and provided additional support with tasks they were not familiar with.
Summer Program Teaching Assistant
TVT Community Day School
Irvine
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Participated in training to prepare for UCI's Summer Youth Program in Digital Storytelling.
- Educated students on how to use editing software to deliver cohesive videos.
- Engaged with student projects and assisted them through the process of creating a script and setting up props for videos.
- Encouraged students to utilize equipment such as cameras, tripods, and green screens.
Summer School Teacher
Redeemer Lutheran School
South Gate
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Fostered educational growth for students between the grades of kindergarten through second grade for 3 consecutive summers.
- Created weekly spelling, reading, and math assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented daily reading to promote and increase student literacy.
- Provided one-on-one assistance while maintaining control of the 15 students in the classroom.
Education
Master of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
Columbia University - School of Social Work
New York (City), NY05-2027
University of California, Irvine - Education Sciences, Literary Journalismd Cl
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2020
Skills
- Client assessment
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Educational support
- Collaboration techniques
- Cultural competency
Certification
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Conversational Korean
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Interpreter
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory
11.2023 - Current
After-School Educator
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - 12.2025
Native English Teacher
English Program In Korea
02.2021 - 02.2023
Peer Assistant
University of California, Irvine
03.2020 - 06.2020
Research Assistant
El Sol Academy
01.2020 - 06.2020
Summer Program Teaching Assistant
TVT Community Day School
06.2019 - 07.2019
Barista/Lead Barista
Starbucks
10.2018 - 06.2020
Summer School Teacher
Redeemer Lutheran School
06.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Social Work - Advanced Clinical Practice
Columbia University - School of Social Work
University of California, Irvine - Education Sciences, Literary Journalismd Cl
University of California, Irvine