Maria Paz Morelos-Poa
Auckland
Summary
Experienced life coach enhancing achievement and well-being. Skilled in emotional intelligence, goal setting, and leadership development. Proven track record in improving client success and engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Coach
Salvation Army Church, Waiuku Baptist Church, Freelancer
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Facilitated individual sessions to promote personal growth and resilience.
- Mentored clients through challenges, fostering accountability and empowering decision-making processes.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, refining strategies to ensure continuous improvement and support.
- Trained new coaches in methodologies and best practices for effective client engagement strategies.
- Led initiatives to integrate holistic approaches into coaching practices, enhancing overall client well-being.
Welfare Interviewer
Salvation Army
03.2014 - 12.2021
- Conducted interviews phone and face to face interviewes with participants to assess eligibility for food parcels and for recommendations for other needs such as counselling, housing, winz assistance, budget advising, etc
- Make sure clients who are so much stressed gets some stresses off by helping clients to unload a bit by active listening , and offers some prayers if they wanted
- Enter interview results in the SAMIS
- Attended trainings and meetings as the need arises
Parole and Probation Officer
Department of Justice Parole and Probation Administration
06.1987 - 10.2009
- Conducted risk assessments to evaluate probationers' compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Developed case management plans tailored to individual needs and rehabilitation goals.
- Monitored probationers' progress, providing guidance and support to facilitate reintegration into the community.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations to coordinate resources for probationers.
- Facilitated regular meetings with probationers to discuss challenges, achievements, and necessary adjustments to plans.
- Trained some personnel on Counselling , Therapeutic Community Technique
- Led initiatives to improve case tracking systems, enhancing communication among stakeholders involved in supervision processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote successful behavior modification among probation populations.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Mentored staff probation officers, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success in managing caseloads effectively.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decisionmaking.
- Improved community safety through proactive risk assessment and management of high-risk offenders.
- Handled over [Number] full-cycle caseloads per month.
- Collaborated with treatment providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for probationers, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Facilitated positive behavior change by delivering evidence-based intervention programs to probationers.
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations including offenders, their families, court personnel, and community partners.
- Provided guidance and support to probationers in securing employment, housing, and other essential resources for successful reintegration into society.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Conducted community outreach initiatives to raise public awareness of available resources and services, fostering positive relationships between probation officers and the communities they serve.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Maintained accurate records of probationers'' progress, ensuring timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Served as a liaison between the courts, social service agencies, victims, witnesses, families of offenders and community organizations to streamline the probation process.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Reduced recidivism rates through diligent supervision and monitoring of probationers'' activities.
- Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Performed routine home inspections and impose the need for drug tests for offenders on parole and probation
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
Teacher
Central Colleges of the Philippines
2003 - 2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and facilitating professional development workshops.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group process and group work
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Counselling
De La Salle University
Manila Philippines07-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
De La Salle University
Manila Philippines06-1987
Skills
- Personal Coaching
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Workshop Facilitation
Certification
- Certified Professional Counselling- Philippines Guidance and Counselling Association 2009-2022
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Life Coach
Salvation Army Church, Waiuku Baptist Church, Freelancer
01.2022 - 11.2025
Welfare Interviewer
Salvation Army
03.2014 - 12.2021
Parole and Probation Officer
Department of Justice Parole and Probation Administration
06.1987 - 10.2009
Teacher
Central Colleges of the Philippines
2003 - 2009
Master of Science - Counselling
De La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
De La Salle University