Nicenia Espinoza
Glendale
Summary
Committed Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor with strengths in effective communication, parent workshop facilitation and student engagement. Dedicated to removing school attendance barriers and fostering family and school collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Student Services, PSA Counselor
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
04.2005 - Current
- Assist in crisis intervention to ensure student safety and support needs.
- Collaborate with teachers to address student behavioral and emotional needs.
- Engaged parents to identify attendance barriers and connect them with available resources
- Conduct parent workshops on topics like being a parent in control by creating rules and consistent discipline without punishment.
Project H.E.A.L. Family Coach
Bienvenidos Children's Center
Los Angeles
05.2002 - 04.2005
- Facilitated workshops on personal growth and effective communication, fostering stronger family relationships.
- Assisted families in developing effective communication strategies, enhancing conflict resolution skills.
- Monitored progress of family goals through regular follow-up sessions.
- Educated families on healthy lifestyle choices to promote long-term well-being.
Learning for Life Executive
Boy Scouts of America
Los Angeles
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed partnerships with schools to enhance youth development and outreach initiatives.
- Used strong communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Supervised program specialists, ensuring effective program implementation and support.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance program delivery.
Program Specialist
Boy Scouts of America
Los Angeles
11.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
- Oversaw development and distribution of program materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with program standards.
- Led team-building exercises that fostered collaboration among scouts.
- Guided new scouts and parents on roles and responsibilities in organization's programming framework to enhance understanding and engagement.
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
08.1997 - 01.2000
- Supervised and actively participated with children in activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Established positive relationships with students, teachers and school administrators.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance daily lesson engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to implement and support school-wide initiatives and programs, fostering a cohesive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01-2000
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA05-1997
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Workshop facilitation
- Educational presentations
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Social emotional learning
- Presentation development
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Positive attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Scouting America - Glendale, California (2021-Present)
Timeline
Specialized Student Services, PSA Counselor
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
04.2005 - Current
Project H.E.A.L. Family Coach
Bienvenidos Children's Center
05.2002 - 04.2005
Learning for Life Executive
Boy Scouts of America
01.2000 - 01.2001
Program Specialist
Boy Scouts of America
11.1997 - 01.2000
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.1997 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Counseling
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Los Angeles City College