High School Assistant

YVETTE DIAZ PELOQUIN 301-***-**** Home

***** ********* **** 240-***-**** Cell

Damascus, MD 20872 **************@*****.***

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EXPERIENCE:

04/07 – 9/08 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MD

Substitute Teacher

Substitute teacher for elementary, middle, and high schools in various subjects and levels.

10/06 – 02/07 KAISER PERMANENTE OF THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES, Rockville, MD

Executive Legal Assistant (Discontinued work to seek a more challenging position)

Provided support to the regional counselor, as well as, two senior attorneys. Responsible for travel and expense reports, highly confidential documents and files, interfaced with doctors, patients, Board of Directors, and employees; coordinated Board of Directors meetings and presentations. Initiated and assisted in organizing a filing system and assisted in implementing outside billing reports and expenses.

3/06 - 06/06 THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, Bethesda, MD

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Group Leader (Part-time position)

Provided positive peer support and education through presentations, positive decision-making exercises, role-playing, and the opportunity for leadership within the group structure as well as through community service. Presentation and discussion topics range from information on developing personal values and integrity; drug and alcohol abuse prevention; relationships and dating violence; physical development, sexuality, and hygiene; women’s health and mental health issues; assertiveness training; and problem solving strategies.

03/04 - 12/05 FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI L.L.P., WASHINGTON, D.C.

Legal Secretary in Energy Department: Oil & Gas and

Assistant to Firm Legislative Government Lobbyist (Relocated to MD prior to marriage)

Prepared legal documents; coordinated travel itineraries; prepared client billing and updated client files; organized and arranged meetings and conferences with clients; prepared expense reimbursements for attorneys; updated electronic filing system; prepared and maintained daily calendars for partner and lobbyist; interfaced with clients and consultants; and attended political functions with firm lobbyist.

During my tenure with the New York City Public Schools as a student intern, student teacher, and newly graduated guidance counselor, I was assigned to various schools within the one school year to broaden my background and experience.

09/02 - 02/03 THE ALBERT SHANKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS I.S. 126, LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.

Guidance Counselor

Responsible for high school planning and academic counseling; Individual or group counseling for students with behavioral problems, bullying, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, suicide ideation, anger management, opposite and same sex relationships, gang involvement, family problems, and students affected by the September 11 terrorist attack on the U.S.A.; Counseled mandated Special Education students with various emotional, behavioral and physical challenges; Provided discussion groups on current events and specific health issues; Active in organizing and implementing peer mediation; Trained staff members on OSHA (Office of Occupational Safety and Health) Bloodborne Pathogen Standards; Identify “at risk” students and provide crisis intervention services for the student and family members; Counseled 8+ students for late entry into high school; Conferences with teachers and parents to develop better relationships with students and the school; Active in organizing school dance and musical performances.

09/01 - 05/02 THE STEINWAY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, I.S. 141, LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.

Guidance Counselor

Individual and group counseling with respect to academics, behavior modification, anger management, suicide ideation, bullying, low self-esteem, family problems and students affected by the September 11 terrorist attack on the U.S.A.; Initiated, organized, and implemented peer mediation groups; Developed and implemented an after school homework help team; Identified ‘at risk” students and provided crisis intervention services for the student and family members; Discussion groups held on health issues; Active participant with the administrative staff in developing strategies to help students transition from middle school to high school; and demonstrated expertise and adaptability working with multicultural populations.

09/00 - 05/01 SPARK COUNSELOR AT STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL, NEW YORK, N.Y.

Prevention Specialist

03/00 - 06/00 SPARK COUNSELOR AT FASHION HIGH SCHOOL, NEW YORK, N.Y.

Prevention Specialist

Provided educational and training programs for students focused on the prevention of drug and alcohol use/abuse and its related problems; very active with on-site team members in the design and implementation of school-wide prevention projects, e.g. community services; provided class presentations on a variety of health issues and current events; presented and provided SPARK program information at faculty workshops and parent workshops; arranged for guest speakers on topics of drugs and alcohol; identified “at risk” through observations during classroom presentations; and produced an informational newsletter showcasing the SPARK program to be distributed to faculty students, and parents.

01/99 - 12/99 P.S. 183, NEW YORK, N.Y.

Guidance Counselor Internship

Individual and group counseling using play therapy, conflict resolution, impulse control and peer mediation; and assisted teachers with students with significant learning disabilities.

09/97 - 12/97 P.S.11, NEW YORK, N.Y.

Student Teacher

Developed and followed through with lesson plans; assisted the teacher in leading reading, math, writing and social science groups; worked with individual and groups of students with various disabilities.

09/94 - 09/97 CYGNE DESIGNS, INC., NEW YORK, N.Y.

Executive Legal Assistant

Provided support to Executive Management, including the Partner from Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP. Implemented, coordinated, and updated stock option plan for employees and directors; administered company payroll; prepared 10-Q’s, 10-K’s, and prospectuses; proofread and processed proofs to underwriters and attorneys; interfaced daily with clients, attorneys, financial consultants, and employees.

09/87 - 09/94 FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI, LLP, NEW YORK, NY

Legal Secretary

Prepared documents involving briefs, complaints, memoranda and affidavits; coordinated travel itineraries; arranged meetings and conferences; prepared client billing and attorney and secretarial time sheets; maintained and updated legal books and files.

EDUCATION:

01/98 - 05/00 HUNTER COLLEGE, NEW YORK, N.Y.

MS ED, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

09/97 - 12/97 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE, NEW YORK, N.Y.

TEACHING AND CURRICULUM

09/85 - 06/94 HUNTER COLLEGE, NEW YORK, N.Y.

BA, MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY; MINOR: COMMUNICATIONS

SKILLS: Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Elite, Timetrax, Power Point, Word Perfect, Soft Solutions and Billing.

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