SONIA PIMENTEL MARTINEZ

Fort Pierce, Fl *****

PROFILE

My utmost goal is to enhance a child’s learning guidance. I am motivated to gear a student to become a productive citizen in our society. It does not matter their background, but to convenience them to do so. That each one of them has the capabilities to do so if they so desire, and I am willing to encourage them in any way I can; I have studied the Florida Statutes as it pertains to child protection, the principles, and the dynamics of child development, child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and the effects of dissolution of marriage on children. I possess the ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds, and people involved in emotionally distressing situations.

EDUCATION

Masters of Art in Criminal Justice, 2022 Cum Laude

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Concentration in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice

Civics Course of Excellence

Esol Certification

Key Courses in the child protection and criminal justice field include:

Foundations in Child Protection Law, Foundations in Family Diversity, and Conflict Resolution, Victimology, Theories of Child Protection, Investigative Process; Legal Issues in Criminal Justice, Methods of Research, Studying Violence, Death Penalty; Juvenile Justice System, Corrections, Criminal Procedural Law; Ethics in Criminal Justice System. Criminology, Terrorism, White Collar Crime, criminal justice system, Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice system and the Investigative Process. School Safety and School Violence Prevention

Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice, 2010 Cum Laude

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Associate of Art in Construction, 2021

Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, FL

AMH2010 US History to 1877, and AMH 2020 US History from 1877, Geography, Western Civilization History, Associate in Building Construction Technology, OSHA Certified, Procore Technologies Certified, And Insurance Adjuster License.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Somerset Academy Bethany

Port St. Lucie, FL

August 2023-June 2022

Fort Lauderdale High School Substitute

October 2016- March 2022

Broward County Schools

Fort Lauderdale High School

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pool Substitute for 2016-2018 School Years

Acted as a pool substitute for Fort Lauderdale High School and assumed responsibilities and followed the primary teacher’s instructions for their classes during their absence. Have demonstrated analytical skills to teach while commanding respect of the students. My goals were to provide the guidance and encouragement in order to achieve the optimal academic input from each student.

Broward County Court House

Public Defenders Office 2009

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Interned

Observed depositions, researched case laws, and searched for pertinent information in regard to the client’s case. Interviewed clients at the county jail and observed numerous cases in the various courtrooms.

Home Diagnostic -2006 – 2007

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Accounts Payable Clerk

Nick Penachio- 1979-2000

Bronx, New York, New York

Human Resource Manager

Directed a staff of 12 accounting associates in a high-volume food environment.

Handled all employee benefits, including accountability for payroll, pension, and benefits plans

Oversaw worker compensation, unemployment, Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative actions filed and garnishees.

Maintained all the trucking division and taxes implemented a commercial license check program.

Co-managed H.R. function for multimillion dollar food distributor corporation

Updated training manuals; coordinated and oversaw internal training courses.

Maintained knowledge of changing labor and safety regulations

Consistently met or exceeded company growing needs.

Cultivated and maintained excellent working rapport with employees and all company representatives of all levels.

LANGUAGES Spanish speak, read, and write fluently.

COMPUTER SKILLS, Canvas, Nearpod, Pinnacle, Teams, Skyward, Ellevation, WIDA, Mac, PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office Programs, Outlook, and Writing and submitting reports.

SKILLS

Motivational team player, ability to problem solve, make decisions, and implement plans, well organized and results oriented with strong customer service skills, Effective verbal and written communications skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to set and meet deadlines, problem solve and manage multiple tasks, Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.

I will work beyond the necessary hours required. I will also volunteer to assist students after school with any help needed in History, Reading, Writing.

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