Christina Aragon, MAEd, PPSC
School Counselor at Choice Learning Academy (formerly R. E. Simpson Middle School) at Alhambra Elementary School District- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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NME Trainers Program in the Neurosequential Model of Education
The Neurosequential NetworkSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Phase II Certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
The Neurosequential NetworkNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Phase I Certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
The Neurosequential NetworkApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Counseling)
California Department of EducationMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
School Counselor, PreK-12
Arizona Department of EducationOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Counselor
State of Nevada (License for Educational Personnel)May, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Alhambra Elementary School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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School Counselor at Choice Learning Academy (formerly R. E. Simpson Middle School)
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Jul 2016 - Present
- Counsel elementary and middle-school students (virtually and in-person) with social, emotional, and academic needs - Collaborate with local high schools to assist middle school students with a successful transition - Coordinate and manage a three-tier social and emotional learning program - Facilitate social/emotional learning and academic/guidance lessons via classroom lessons and small weekly support groups - Facilitate student crisis intervention and support families and staff, as needed - Facilitate peer mediation meetings between students to assist in resolving their conflict - Identify and refer Tier 3 students to outside community and behavioral health agencies - Collaborate closely with outside community and behavioral health agencies such as Touchstone Behavioral Health, International Rescue Committee (IRC), TERROS, etc. concerning the wellbeing of our students - Sought out and wrote grants to support our site SEL efforts - Volunteer as the McKinney-Vento site liaison in an effort to support our homeless youth and families with food, uniforms, transportation and other resources - Co-lead the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) site committee with the goal of improving student and educator wellness Show less
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Arizona Department of Education
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Clinician & Trainer
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Oct 2020 - Present
- Complete NMT metric reports for Tier 3 youth and make clinical recommendations to support the youth and their family unit - Train and mentor masters level clinicians/Phase II trainers and co-facilitate Phase I study groups for several districts in the state - Complete NMT metric reports for Tier 3 youth and make clinical recommendations to support the youth and their family unit - Train and mentor masters level clinicians/Phase II trainers and co-facilitate Phase I study groups for several districts in the state
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AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Based Therapist at New Directions Alternative Learning Program
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
- Provided therapy for at-risk, emotionally disabled/special education students with social and emotional needs in a Level D/ED-P placement - Assisted with student behavior modification by helping them meet their behavior goals via behavior contracts, a rewards system, motivational interviewing and strategies, etc. - Wrote the Functional Behavioral Assessment/Intervention Plan that accompanies the IEP and discuss it at IEP/MET meetings - Assisted students with their IEP transition plans, helped them search and secure employment and placements with postsecondary trade schools - Facilitated social skills classroom lessons (on-site and in the self-contained classrooms at the large high schools) and small weekly support groups - Counseled students with low-attendance rates who are at-risk for dropping out of school - Utilized ECAP standards to assist students with planning their academic, career and work - related goals and plans - Collaborated with AZ Vocational Rehabilitation Services, probation officers, police officers, state and outside community agencies, and site chairpersons concerning the wellbeing of our students - Facilitated communication with parents to bridge the gap between home and school Show less
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Gila Bend Unified School District
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Gila Bend, AZ
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School Guidance Counselor
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
- Counseled high school, middle school, and elementary school students with academic/career, social, and emotional needs - Counseled students with low-attendance rates who are at-risk for dropping out of school - Scheduled students (grades 9-12) in their regularly-scheduled classes - Utilized ECAP standards to assist students with planning their academic and career paths - Managed the mentoring program and presented guidance lessons during mentoring classes - Appointed as the Character Counts coordinator and implemented a Character Counts program - Facilitated peer mediation trainings/meetings, 504 meetings, and child-study team meetings - Coordinated testing activities for the AIMS, ASVAB, PSAT, and AP exam - Advised for Yearbook, National Honor Society (NHS) and co-taught a Psychology class Show less
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Creative Innovations, Inc.
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Family Support Specialist & Therapist
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2008
- Provided counseling to families with open Child Protective Service (CPS) cases and responded to crisis situations as needed - Provided case management and in-home support to families by educating parents on improved parenting skills, coping skills, and assisting them with obtaining community resources - Implemented appropriate intervention strategies for at-risk children and adolescents - Conducted client intake evaluations and initial family assessments - Prepared family-centered treatment plan goals, clinical supervision checklists, etc. - Attended Team Decision-Making (TDM) meetings and staff progress of cases with CPS and supervisors Show less
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CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classroom Teacher (5th Grade)
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Aug 2005 - May 2006
- Created and delivered engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels - Promoted enthusiasm for learning and for subjects - Adhered to national curriculum standards - Collected and reported on correct and detailed records of student performance - Created and delivered engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels - Promoted enthusiasm for learning and for subjects - Adhered to national curriculum standards - Collected and reported on correct and detailed records of student performance
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EDT Emerging Display Technologies Corp
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Taiwan
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Representative
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
- Provided troubleshooting assistance for customer orders, account statuses and relevant problems - Provided data and guides to help the sales team - Developed and monitored performance indicators - Managed sales tracking tools and reported on important information - Kept record of sales trends - Liaised with account managers to develop specific sales strategies - Stayed up-to-date with new product and feature launches, and ensure sales team is on board - Reviewed pending orders and specific customers requests to ensure excellent customer service and customer experience - Suggested sales process improvements Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2022
The Neurosequential Network
Certificate, NME Trainers Program -
2020 - 2021
The Neurosequential Network
Certificate, Phase II - Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) -
2006 - 2008
Ottawa University
Master's Degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
1997 - 1999
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies & Psychology -
1995 - 1996
Southwestern Community College District
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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