Alyssa V. Zavala
Chicago
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Seca Sub
Blair Elementary School
2025.10 - Current
- Delivered individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities, primarily autism, enhancing their engagement and progress in specialized school setting
- Assisted teachers in delivering instruction and implementing accommodations for students with disabilities, promoting inclusive learning and active classroom participation
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Social Work Internship & K-5 Counselor
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2024.08 - 2025.07
- Provided social emotional support to elementary and middle school students, advocating for individual needs to enhance overall well-being
- Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver crisis intervention, counseling, and implement best mental health practices for student population
- Participated on school’s Behavioral Health Team to address student needs through analysis of school-wide data and multi-department collaboration
Boys & Girls Head Soccer Coach
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2021.03 - 2025.05
- Coached and developed three rosters of 25+ players each, fostering skills and teamwork in boys & girls middle school and girls high school teams
- Evaluated players' individual strengths on and off the field to assign positions that maximized their talents
- Monitored academic performance and enforced grade requirements above a C, organizing mandatory study hall three times a week
Paraprofessional
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Supported individual students with disabilities in general education settings, enhancing academic engagement and classroom participation
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to implement effective accommodations, modifications, and behavior support strategies
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce academic concepts and skills.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights2025-05
Skills
- Client Consultation
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Change Management
- Organization & Documentation
- Data entry
- Behavioral Support
- Patient Care
- Spanish fluency
- ASL limited working proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Seca Sub
Blair Elementary School
2025.10 - Current
Social Work Internship & K-5 Counselor
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2024.08 - 2025.07
Paraprofessional
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2021.09 - 2023.06
Boys & Girls Head Soccer Coach
Horizon Science Academy Southwest
2021.03 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Trinity Christian College