Reina Avila-Looez
San Bernardino
Summary
Accomplished probation officer offering several years of experience working with individuals with behavioral and psychological disorders. Dedicated and detail-oriented with extensive experience managing offenders, working closely with social services agencies. Resourceful team player.
Committed Instructional Assistant with relevant experience in providing instructional support and creating engaging learning environments. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability, and ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of implementing creative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and performance. Recognized for ability to contribute positively to school culture and climate.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation Officer
San Bernardino County Probation Department
San Bernardino
10.2005 - Current
- Provided emotional support to offenders struggling with addiction or other personal issues.
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and circumstances.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Organized group sessions with probationers to discuss relevant topics such as anger management or conflict resolution skills.
- Enforced sanctions against those who fail to meet established requirements or goals set forth by the court.
- Facilitated communication between probationers, their families, employers, law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, and other stakeholders involved in the process.
San Bernardino Unified School Distrust
San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino
09.1990 - 06.2001
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2012
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA07-2004
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Case management
- Report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Communication facilitation
- Behavioral assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration
- Team building
- Client engagement
- Group facilitation
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Small group instruction
- Student motivation
- Learner engagement
- Student safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Defense tactics instructor
- Taser instructor
- Ground fighting/baton instructor
Timeline
Probation Officer
San Bernardino County Probation Department
10.2005 - Current
San Bernardino Unified School Distrust
San Bernardino City Unified School District
09.1990 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
California Coast University