Abigail Diwas, RGC RPm
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Experience
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International School Manila
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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School Counselor
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Brent International School Baguio
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guidance Counselor/Learning Support Coordinator
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2022
-Develops and implements a holistic guidance program for K-12 students’ academic, socio-emotional, and career development. -Conducts individual and small group counseling -Administers psycho-educational, achievement, and aptitude tests to students -Member of the Admissions Committee in-charge of admissions testing and student/parent interviews -Leads parent/teacher meetings to discuss and develop academic and behavioral interventions/strategies for students across grade levels -Conducts college planning workshops, consultation, and counseling for upper school students -Organizes the annual Career Awareness Week program and activities that include inviting career speakers, organizing college visits, arranging for on-campus job shadowing, organizing the community helpers’ visit, and coordinating the whole-school career dress-up day -Facilitates student support groups and workshops on the following: self-awareness and self-esteem, coping skills, social skills development, stress management, and time-management -Heads the Pastoral Team Committee — the committee that drafted and finalized the Anti-bullying Policy and the Child Protection Policy of the school -Coordinates the Learning Support Department of the school, the department that provides academic support for students with learning needs and developmental delays -Acts as the Test Center Supervisor for PSAT, SAT, and ACT -National Honor Society Co-Adviser Show less
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Brent International School Subic
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guidance Counselor
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
Guidance Counselor of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 students; developed and implemented a comprehensive guidance program across grade levels that addresses the areas academic, socio-emotional, and career/college. Student Council Adviser Guidance Counselor of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 students; developed and implemented a comprehensive guidance program across grade levels that addresses the areas academic, socio-emotional, and career/college. Student Council Adviser
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St. Scholastica's College, Manila
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Philippines
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Guidance Counselor
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May 2001 - May 2002
Counseled over 400 sophomore students individually and in small groups; developed and facilitated classroom guidance on the topics related to self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, study skills, stress-management, and career awareness; developed a homeroom program called C.A.R.E., a compilation of youth activities that addresses common teen issues. The program was implemented by all of the sophomore homeroom teachers. Counseled over 400 sophomore students individually and in small groups; developed and facilitated classroom guidance on the topics related to self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, study skills, stress-management, and career awareness; developed a homeroom program called C.A.R.E., a compilation of youth activities that addresses common teen issues. The program was implemented by all of the sophomore homeroom teachers.
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St. Theresa's College
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Philippines
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guidance Counselor for Special Cases
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Nov 1997 - May 2001
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Education
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De La Salle University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Counseling Psychology—Candidate -
UCLA Extension
Early Childhood Education and Teaching, With Distinction -
Saint Louis University
Master of Science (M.S.), Guidance and Counseling -
St. Scholastica's College, Manila
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Guidance and Counseling