Marisol Zeron Salgado
School Psychologist/ Educator
San Pedro Sula,CR
Summary
24 years of experience in the education and school psychology field. Proven ability to create and implement educational programs. Focusing on recruiting and training new personnel in any school division. Dedicated, driven, and detail-oriented School Psychologist utilizing diverse experience, strong assessment and clinical abilities and educational background in a challenging environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
School Psychologist
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2019 - Current
- Support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach
- Provide direct support and interventions to students
- Consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed professionals
- Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings
- Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate
- Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students
- Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed
- Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
Middle School Counselor
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program’s impact on the school’s instructional goals
- Collaborated on the development and management of the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator or instructional leader.
- Uses the majority of the time (80%) to provide direct services to students through preventive and responsive services, including individual student planning, and uses the remaining time in development and management, system support and accountability.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Private Practice Therapist
Avante Clinic
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 2-3 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Coordinated workshops using cognitive conductual approaches for staff, leaders and rural communities.
Elementary School Principal
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2014 - 01.2015
- School / American Academy Merendón
- Supervision of the effective application of education and instruction of compliance programs according to international accreditation standards
- Responsible for planning and implementing the professional development plan
- Work with administrators in evaluating and purchasing educational materials, including textbooks, digital resources, and a library
- Leader in the creation of the School Website, content updates and school enrollment online with collaborations from Activa! Alberto Downing and
- Responsible for planning and implement induction program to new students and families
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Library coordination with the International Follet program
Assistant to the Superintendent
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Bambinos Bilingual School / Inter-American Academy Merendón
- Member of the Board of the Directors
- Responsible for developing and directing the orientation and induction program for new staff, including assigning mentors
- Responsible for planning and implementing an induction program to new students and families
- Responsible for developing and directing the University and College Fairs Aid in the admission process
- Assist in budget development including staffing needs, instructional materials, resources, and others
- Coordination in the preparation of the guidance department budget and programs to improve the planning process
- Coordination and supervision of the programs to be carried out in the resource classroom (Learning Center):
- Development of a Structured Program for children with areas of opportunity in the reading area through the use of different types of teaching material
- Visualizing and Verbalizing- Lindamood bell
- Certification received in 2008
- Development of Individual Education Plan for children with different abilities
- Character Counts! Coordinator
- TEAM Program Highly Motivated Student,
- TEAM program for Highly motivated Teacher Workshop Coordinator
- Coordination of wide school activities such as fund raisers and monthly campaigns to promote community sense
- Responsible for promoting effective communication among all members of the school community
- Coordination and supervision of the programs to be carried out in the English area
- Direct supervision of teaching staff in this area
- Development of the curriculum through Common Core Standards in the English area
- Planning development through Grant Wiggins' Understanding By Design method
- 4th and 5th grade Head Teacher
- English Literature Teacher 7th - 9th Grade –
Education Coordinator- Elementary
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Coordination of the academic activities of the level teachers
- Review of the daily, weekly, monthly and period planning that the teaching staff present.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to review education programs and services and enroll students.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Teacher
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Assistant Teacher
Eiken Summer School
Tokyo
06.2002 - 07.2002
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
06.2000 - 12.2001
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
Education
Certificate in Addictions - Addictions
Renacer Perú
08.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - International Education
Framingham State University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
01.2001 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts/ High School Degree -
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.1994 - 06.2000
Skills
MS Office
Google G SuiteTeam collaboration and leadership
Diverse groups presentations
Counseling and therapy
Individual and family support
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Lesson Planning
Elementary education
Differentiated instruction
Professional Development
- 2022 Speaker at IL ASCD PRE K Conference Chicago, Illinois
- 2021 Speaker at SEL SUMMIT- Virtual -Chicago, Illinois
- 2021- CGC Common Ground Collaborative Learning to Lead
- 2019 Speaker at Annual Tri Association Conference Mexico
- 2017 Autism through behavioral analysis- Edunova-
- 2017 Manager of Administrative and Exhibitor Organization Exhibitor workshop "Inclusive Education" Central American Bilingual Lyceum
- 2013 National Meeting "Let's fight for Inclusive Education" - Secretary of Public Education with ACCEDE - Coordinator
- 2021-Soluciones Educativa Workshop
- 2011 Handwriting Without Tears Workshop (Miami, FL)
- 2010- Positive Discipline Association Workshop - Head of Administrative and Exhibitor Organization
- 2010-NAESP (Houston, TX) National Association of Elementary School Principals 2010
- 2006 NAEYC National Conference and Expo (Atlanta, GA) National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 2005 ABC School Supply S.P.S Seminar, Honduras 2005 McGraw Hill Destination Imagination 2005
- 2005-2019 Teacher Teaching Teachers San Pedro Sula
- 2005 II Congress of Special Education Guatemala City, Guatemala
- -2004 Utsonomiya International Relations Tokyo, Japan 2004 "Citizens- friends of the Utsonomiya community"
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certificate in Addictions - Addictions
Renacer Perú
08.2020 - 12.2020
Private Practice Therapist
Avante Clinic
01.2020 - Current
School Psychologist
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2019 - Current
Elementary School Principal
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - International Education
Framingham State University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant to the Superintendent
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2007 - 01.2014
Education Coordinator- Elementary
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2005 - 01.2006
Teacher
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
01.2005 - 01.2007
Assistant Teacher
Eiken Summer School
06.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
01.2001 - 06.2004
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Escuela Bilingue Bambinos
06.2000 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts/ High School Degree -
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.1994 - 06.2000