Sandra Alvarado

sandrac4477@gmail.com● 619-392-4765
EDUC ATIO N
M.S. School Counseling, PPS Credential Spring, 2019
California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CA
M.S. Thesis: “Resilience, Mental Health, and Burnout Among School Teachers in Mexico”

B.A. Cum Laude Sociology Fall, 2017

Minor in Counseling and Social Change San Diego, CA
San Diego State University
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Intern August 2018-May 2019
Lincoln Elementary School, Paramount USD 15324 California Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
 Provided individual academic and social emotional support to students on from grades 1st-5th.
 Conducted a self-control group with first grade students.
 Conducted college and career readiness classroom lesson for 5th graders.
 Participated in the implementation of different school wide curriculum e.g. anti-bullying week and red ribbon
week.
Graduate Intern August 2018-May 2019
Cerritos High School, ABC USD 12500 183rd St, Cerritos, CA 90703
 Provide individual academic, social and emotional support to students from grades 9th-12th.
 Conducted study skills group for 9th grade students at risk of not graduating.
 Participated in school-wide programs, SAT, college preparation and course registration.
Graduate Practicum January 2018-May 2018
Benton Middle School, Norwalk-La Mirada USD 15709 Olive Branch Dr, La Mirada, CA 90638
 Met with students one-on-one to provide academic and social emotional support.
 Collaborated with supervisor on implementing behavioral interventions.
 Conducted California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) classroom lessons for 8th graders.
College Tutor February 2018-June 2018
Jefferson Elementary, Compton USD 501 S. Santa Fe Ave. Compton, CA 90220
 Assisted students in completing a college preparatory path.
 Assisted students in groups and individually on different subjects.
Special Ed. Technician/ Child Development Assist. February 2017-January 2018
San Diego Unified School District 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, California 92103
 Assisted in educational and occupational programs in a special classroom or community setting for pupils with
mental, physical or multiple disabilities, or other exceptional needs.
 Provided assistance to the instructional program in classrooms at Children's Centers, Child Development Centers,
or State Preschools.
Tutor and Mentor October 2016- January 2018
Reality Changers 3910 University Ave #300, San Diego, CA
 Provided one-on-one tutoring and support for prospective first-generation college students from Hoover High
School, Preuss School UCSD, Sweet-water High School in grades 9-12. Assisted in the areas of Algebra, English
and Social Science.
 Participated in weekly group lessons.
Student Attendant/ Instructional Assistant March 2016- January 2018
Chula Vista Elementary School District 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA
 Assisted with the physical and academic demands of student(s) who have learning, physical disabilities.
SKILLS
 Ability to read, speak and write in Spanish.
 Experience on collecting, analyzing and reporting data.
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sandrac4477@gmail.com● 619-392-4765
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Conferences and Symposiums

 High School PBIS Symposium -- 2019
 California State University, Long Beach Counselor Connection –2018

Certifications and Training

 Youth Mental Health First Aid- National Council for Behavioral Health 2019
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificate – American Heart Association 2018
 High School Educator UndocuAlly Training – CSULB 2018