Clemencia Toro López
Psychologist
Cali
Summary
Experienced in student counseling and academic advising, offering nuanced support to students navigating educational and personal challenges. Establishing a strong connection while facilitating social-emotional well-being, promoting academic success, and supporting students through transition to college. Consistently creating supportive environments and building strong relationships with students and colleagues. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results through adaptability, reliability, and effective communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4000
4000
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Colegio Bolivar
09.2023 - Current
- Carried out teacher’s plans in primary
- Finished 10th Grade English class for two months at the end of the school year
- Worked as an 11th and 12th grade counselor for five months
MS Counselor
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Work with individual, and both small and large groups of students to deliver a variety of services including entering and exiting transition assistance, crisis intervention, classroom guidance lessons, consultation with school staff, parents and outside professionals
- Monitor and support academic progress and act as a liaison between teachers and parents
- Support Affective Education Program
- Provide academic advising and remediation plans for students in collaboration with learning support personnel
- Refer students and family to therapists when needed
- Act as main support for students and their families embracing their gender identities and sexual orientation
- Collaborate with administration team to promote systemic approaches to student achievement and wellbeing and to support school community
- Collaborate with team to design and present ongoing parent workshops
MS Health Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Researched, developed and implemented health curriculum based on best practices grades 6-8
- Developed advisory curriculum in collaboration with counselors and principal grades 6-8
- Worked closely with PE department ensuring holistic health instruction
- Communicated effectively with parent body regarding health topics
Health Coordinator K-12
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Chaired committee for alignment and development of the health program K-12
- Researched best practices in health education worldwide
- Utilized school data to create curriculum unique to CNG student needs
- Collaborated closely with Academic Director to ensure alignment with school mission
Character Ed Task Force (CETF) Member
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Member of CETF whose mission is to create a path for school improvement in character education
- Participated in the director’s committee to select the school core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, and CARING
- Collaborated to develop strategic plan for school improvement in the 'Hidden Curriculum' that influences all aspects of school such as houses, sports, and extracurricular activities
Academic Council Member
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Worked with school wide team of department heads, and leadership team to improve rigor through pedagogy
- Developed strategies to build leadership capacities across academic departments
- Shared plans to advance curriculum work and related programs
MS Guidance Counselor
Colegio Nueva Granada
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Counseled individual students, groups, families, and staff
- Provided academic advising, remediation planning in coordination with the learning center
- Created and facilitated a grief support group for students who had lost their parents
- Implemented substance abuse program to middle school students and parents
Inclusion Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Modified and taught curriculum to support individual student needs
- Facilitated monthly meetings with parents and learning center director
Shadow Teacher
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Supported an elementary special needs student throughout his academic courses
- Implemented IEP and communicated with teachers and parents regarding progress
Classroom Teacher
Montessori Academy at St. John’s
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Taught and assessed toddlers ages 2-3 years
- Supported development in literacy and math
Substitute Teacher
International School Nido de Aguilas
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Taught natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art and literature to children 4 to 6 years old
- Developed, implemented and encouraged activities to promote physical, mental and social development
Education
Introduction To Child Care -
Miami Dade Community College
Psychologist - undefined
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Especialista - Educación Bilingüe
Única La Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana
05.2001 - 01.2014
Bachillerato and High School Diploma -
Colegio Bolivar
06-1983
Skills
Ethical practice
Individual counseling
Academic advising
Crisis intervention
At risk student support
Group counseling
Parent communication
Curriculum planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Colegio Bolivar
09.2023 - Current
MS Counselor
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2020 - 06.2023
Health Coordinator K-12
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2017 - 06.2020
Character Ed Task Force (CETF) Member
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2016 - 06.2020
Academic Council Member
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2015 - 06.2023
MS Health Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
08.2012 - 06.2020
MS Guidance Counselor
Colegio Nueva Granada
11.2011 - 06.2012
Inclusion Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
01.2008 - 06.2011
Shadow Teacher
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
08.2006 - 12.2007
Classroom Teacher
Montessori Academy at St. John’s
01.2004 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher
International School Nido de Aguilas
08.2001 - 06.2002
Especialista - Educación Bilingüe
Única La Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana
05.2001 - 01.2014
Psychologist - undefined
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Introduction To Child Care -
Miami Dade Community College
Bachillerato and High School Diploma -
Colegio Bolivar
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