School Counselor

• Aug 2023 - Present

Substitute Counselor on Special Assignment

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Southwest High School

School Counseling Intern

• Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

Desert Oasis High School-Conducted and facilitated individual and group counseling sessions with students on caseload.-Assisted in classroom presentations regarding graduation requirements, and collected data through Pre/Post surveys. -Collaborated with the MTSS team to interpret the California Healthy Kids Survey data and provide interventions and resources to support students through Tier 1, 2, and 3.-Assisted in crisis/threat assessments.-Provided referrals to outside agencies for students seeking mental health services, substance abuse programs, and food insecurity.-Completed student evaluations/credit checks Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

-Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, playground, and PE gymnasium.-Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.-Assisted in proctoring AP Exams.-Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience.-Translate documents and conduct home phone calls in Spanish to collect household income data for Sweetwater High School. Show less

School Counseling Intern

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

EastLake High School- Completed student evaluations/credit checks-Worked with students in three domains: academic/college/career/social emotional- Attended school events (games, clubs, programs)-Attended university/college presentations on campus

School Counseling Intern

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

-Conducted and facilitated individual and group counseling sessions with students. -Led Classroom lessons to bring awareness of identity and understand others personal backgrounds such as culture, traditions, experiences, etc. - Collaborate with school stakeholders to meet the academic, personal, and social emotional needs of the students. - Participated in and advocated for students at IEP, SST, parent-teacher conferences, and 504 meetings. -Conducted and facilitated individual and group counseling sessions with students. -Led Classroom lessons to bring awareness of identity and understand others personal backgrounds such as culture, traditions, experiences, etc. - Collaborate with school stakeholders to meet the academic, personal, and social emotional needs of the students. - Participated in and advocated for students at IEP, SST, parent-teacher conferences, and 504 meetings.

Student Research Assistant

• Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

-Assisted the Dean of Academic Affairs of San Diego State University-Imperial Valley in a research project addressing the needs of African Americans, and other vulnerable communities in Imperial County. -Collaborated with the Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee in research project. Conducted research in Imperial County’s K-12 school districts on students, and administrators who identify as Afro-American, Afro-Mexican, Afro-Indigenous, or African descent in the past ten years (GPA Averages, graduation rates, acceptances to college, administration salary compared to other administrators in districts.) Show less

College Readiness Coach

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

-Advised low income, first-generation college-bound high school students and their families about post- secondary educational opportunities at Southwest High School. - Provided college information and requirements to students through classroom presentations, group sessions, and one-on-one meetings (UC, CSU, CCC, Private, and FAFSA). Assisted students with college applications, scholarships, and FAFSA application through college workshops. - Provided college preparation information to juniors and sophomores about college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, PSAT). -Collaborated with school stakeholders by helping proctor PSAT. Show less