Miriam Ramirez is seeking a position that utilizes her experience working with children, youth, and families. She has over 10 years of experience teaching ESL and working as a clinician. Her most recent role was as an ESL Facilitator where she taught students and developed bilingual education programs. She is fluent in both English and Spanish in writing and speaking.

1. MiriamRamirez
Objective Seeking a position within an organization that will utilize my diversified
experience in working with children, youth and families and provide a positive
contribution to the organization.
Workexperience
BCFS
San Antonio, TX
From 08-14-2014 to Present
Position: ESL Facilitator III
Duties: Teach students in one or more subject areas at the middle, intermediate,
or junior high level which fall between elementary and high school as defined
by applicable state laws and regulations. Provide instructional leadership and
direction for the Bilingual/ESL Program (K-8). Work with the Director in
identifying student instructional needs and developing instructional programs.
Identify the needs of limited English proficient students. Ensure proper
implementation of required Bilingual/ESL program. Collaborate with Director
Teaching and Learning staff, develop programs that are consistent with BCFS's
philosophy, goals and objects and that address that needs of the limited English
proficient. Work towards developing and improving understanding of student’s
educational needs. Assume and carry out other duties, as assigned by Director
of Assessment and/or Director of Elementary Instruction to enhance the overall
program effectiveness. Keep abreast of current Bilingual/ESL Education
research and legislative mandates and share updates with the program and staff.
Planning and implementing effective supervision, staff development and
evaluation of Bilingual/ESL Programs. Monitor and keep students folders (at
the current time my case load is of 85 students which can reach up to 200
students) Other job duties as assigned.
Additional Experience: Clinician
Conduct intake interviews and assess client. Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial
diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports. Provide case
consultation, one-to-one counseling for clients, and/or crisis intervention.
Maintain therapeutic services within the BCFS and funding source guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of client and program operations,
professional and ethical standards as established by BCFS Program and the
human services profession. Comply with the agency and program policies and
procedures manual. Follow Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR)
standards as it relates to service provision.
Coordinates social services, crisis intervention services and treatments for
participating families. Weekly reporting of client progress, concerns, and
achievements in written form Attends family staffing meetings regarding the
placement of children. Assists with facilitating weekly case staffing's, which
involves treatment providers, DFPS, attorneys, counselors, etc.
Coordinates with Child Protective Services caseworkers and other service
providers involved in assigned cases. Collects data required for evaluation and
reporting requirements. Maintain up to date client records to include electronic
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2. entry of drug tests, as well as filing documentation of client progress. Provide
and assist local and abroad community resources information.
Performs related duties as required
Latin American Bible Institute
Helotes, TX
From 01-15-2012 to Present
Position: PartTime Instructor
Duties: Conduct classes, teaching subjects relevant to the learning needs of the
students and facilitate engaging individual and group instructional activities.
Assist in developing and formulating the curriculum and new academic
programs. Mentor students, engage in scholarly activities and participate in
service activities. Assist students in achieving course objectives and learning
outcomes. Provide students with substantive feedback and critical evaluation in
a timely manner. Utilize available technology for instruction, such as
PowerPoint presentations, and other internet resources. May participate in
research activities and/or collecting and analyzing data, as well as
administrative tasks as necessary, including preparation of reports.
Pacificare of Texas
San Antonio, TX
From 11-17-03 to 08-01-14
Position: Clinical Admission Coordinator
Duties: Case work, reviewing for accuracy, gathered necessary information to
process and close case. Reporting case status to different case workers and
departments in regards to outcome on case. Maintain report tracking daily
workload and completions and turnaround times. Provide notification of
approvals to members and providers. Maintain report tracking daily workload
and completions. Acted as a director in time of personal out on leave, included
but not limited to duties involving the personal and professional issues,
management in conflict resolution solving as well as day to day business
operations. Served as subject matter expert and provided procedural, Privacy Act,
and HIPAA guidance to departments.
Education
TX A&M San Antonio San Antonio, TX
Graduated 2013: MA in Guidance and Counseling 4.0 Honors
TX A&M San Antonio San Antonio, TX
Graduated 2011: BA in Criminology GPA 3.28 Honors
San Antonio College San Antonio, TX
Received : 2008 Associates in Criminology

3. Languages
Fluent in both English and Spanish in Writing and Speaking
Skills
Type 45 wpm.
Proficient in Microsoft Office application: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
and various computer systems and databases used daily to validate, update,
and track documents for ORR, FFS as required. Have knowledge of Care
planner and Case Load systems. Experience in Scanning and sending work to
the designated queues. Data Entry to include Indexing and Logging
Medical Claims.
Additional skills:
Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and
English and vice versa. Leads three-way telephonic interpretations between
representatives and client with low English proficiency individuals as
required. Able to provide sight translation, occurring when an interpreter is
given a written document in one language and asked to read it aloud in
another language.
Highly proficient in both English and Spanish vocabularies typically used
in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication in justice
system contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms • Kn
vocabulary (terminology) in both English and Spanish related to legal and
Criminal justice system terminology and immigration procedures, particularly with reg
used in Immigration Court hearings. Ability to perform simultaneous,
consecutive, and sight translation in a manner that is factually and
conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
I possess the ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as
and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
I currently serve as interpreter for different functions, conventions and other
Activities that required Spanish or English interpretation.
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