Victoria Herrera Email and Phone Number

•Provided weekly individual counseling sessions to caseload of 10 students and implemented an 8 week "Study Skills” group to support students with issues related to academic, personal, social, emotional and interpersonal growth •Developed and presented monthly social emotional learning lessons, in collaboration with teachers and staff, on topics related to problem solving, growth mindset, self-esteem, and mindfulness•Participated in IEP, 504, and attendance meetings and implementation of resulting treatment plan

•Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions to caseload of 10 high school students •Partnered with psychiatric social worker to administer risk assessments, create safety plans and provide group counseling on topics related to social and emotional development•Conducted home visits with A-G counselor for truancy and students who needed an alternative pathway towards graduation•Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and local community agencies to provide resources to students and families

•Worked one-on-one with LMU undergrad and graduate students to support their writing process including, developing ideas, editing and revising•Created and presented tailored writing workshops to undergraduate classes of 20 students utilizing open dialogue to discuss topics such as utilizing research in academic writing •Engaged in culturally responsive professional development to support a diverse study body in their academic writing, including students with disabilities and international students

•Planed and implemented age-appropriate experiences designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years•Supported students during times of high stress by providing tools to calm down and effectively express their wants and needs•Facilitated communication and resolutions between children experiencing conflict• Documented and assessed the progress of students throughout the year to ensure the development of skills necessary for future success • Facilitated bi-annual parent teacher conferences to discuss students’ development, including strengths, opportunities for growth & measurable goals •Communicated and worked directly with children, parents, teachers, student caregivers, and administrative staff to ensure students’ unique needs were met•Served as member of Inclusive Excellence team and ensured all teachers and staff felt supported and valued at work

• Provided infant stimulation, planning, progress reporting, and diagnostic services to assigned clients between birth to 36 months of age.• Implemented specific programs designed to improve clients' functioning levels and coordinating specific treatment plans with family• Used toys as learning tools for all six areas of development: language, gross motor, fine motor, social/emotional, self-help and cognitive; and encourage parent involvement • Monitored the progress of clients by regular observation and client contacts, obtained and provided information to and from the office staff regarding client's progress • Maintained open and clear communication with supervisor, team members, and office staff to ensure quality services • Provided feedback on a regular basis for initial evaluations, Quarterly Reports, Individual Program Plan, and any other required reports for the families and the regional center.

• Worked at La Mirada’s Summer Day Camp developing and conducting a variety of inside and outdoor activities for campers ages five to fourteen, as well as accompanying campers on various field trips, supervising groups of up to 15 campers on each trip.• Established and maintained a positive and stimulating environment during games and crafts• Maintained park upkeep, organized and cleaned camp and park facilities, answered phone calls, and provided information to members of the community• Improvised group games and activities as needed

• Constructed environments to meet developmental needs of preschool children in full day setting• Guided and observed children while they engaged in play based activities• Used developmentally appropriate curriculum practices to create and implement various lessons and activities for young children in all areas of development, including: gross motor, science, cognitive, and socio-emotional• Worked directly with staff, children, and their parents to create a positive, fun, and safe indoor and outdoor environment • Acted as a mentor for new fieldwork students

• Managed and instructed classrooms of up to 26 students of various grades ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade• Monitored and assisted students to ensure timely completion of homework • Created and delivered lesson plans on Math, Science, and Reading and engaged students in fun and exciting outdoor and indoor activities• Communicated and coordinated with other staff and students’ parents and guardians about program events and scheduling• Assisted other program leaders, ensured safety of all children and staff, dealt with parents and took care of any issues that arose, in the event of supervisor absence