Experience

CHAC

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Offering school-based mental health services Offering school-based mental health services



Darrell Leffler's Academy of Music

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Piano Teacher

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Teaching young students beginner piano techniques, hand positions and music theory basics. Enriching student curiosity and musical skill development with games and activities related to concepts. Creatively diversified teaching methods to push students' to utmost music potential Teaching young students beginner piano techniques, hand positions and music theory basics. Enriching student curiosity and musical skill development with games and activities related to concepts. Creatively diversified teaching methods to push students' to utmost music potential



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2023

  Collaborating with renowned mindfulness researcher Dr. Shauna Shapiro with how to enrich the class experience Mentoring students on how to experientially integrate mindfulness both formally and informally Collaborating with renowned mindfulness researcher Dr. Shauna Shapiro with how to enrich the class experience Mentoring students on how to experientially integrate mindfulness both formally and informally



Passport to Learning Inc.

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Living Skills Educator

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Counseled clients to explore strengths within them to increase their social and career building skills. Achieved client individualized goals detailed in progress reports. Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Collaborated with parents with how to further implement lessons taught to clients outside sessions to further support client growth. Counseled clients to explore strengths within them to increase their social and career building skills. Achieved client individualized goals detailed in progress reports. Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Collaborated with parents with how to further implement lessons taught to clients outside sessions to further support client growth.



Job Corps

• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach and Admissions Counselor

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Cultivated students' interests, using eligibility interview I developed based on program goals and referring them to technical trades and certifications they’re passionate about Collaborated as a liaison/resource for students, parents/guardians, high schools, and community-based organizations providing accurate enrollment requirements through ongoing communication. Collaborated with local organizations, career centers, and community resources to recruit and help address applicant needs Promoted and represented Job Corps by planning, directing and/or participating in community events or meetings, and developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions. Lead advertisement through marketing media to prospective Job Corps students to increase recruitment, retention, and relationship building through email, text messages, calls and Zoom platforms Networked with positive partnerships with center staff to ensure that centers receive committed and informed applicants and that applicants receive quality services throughout the application and arrival processes Assisted students of diverse backgrounds sharing with them equal employment opportunity information as an applicant, trainee, and future employee Show less



AbilityPath

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning Campus Instructor Intern

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Built and implemented curriculum of lesson plans related to computer skills dedicated for individuals with disabilities to grow skills and for future instructors to utilize. Taught important life and vocational skills such as goal setting, independence, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency. Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Show less



Sunshine Villa Assisted Living

• Santa Cruz, California

• Activity Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Initiated and implemented unique and creative activity ideas to residents ranging from high-functioning seniors to seniors with severe memory/ physical problems designed to promote physical, mental, and social development. Collaborated with staff to develop and maintain activity goals and objectives Developed meaningful one-to-one relationships with senior residents Initiated and implemented unique and creative activity ideas to residents ranging from high-functioning seniors to seniors with severe memory/ physical problems designed to promote physical, mental, and social development. Collaborated with staff to develop and maintain activity goals and objectives Developed meaningful one-to-one relationships with senior residents



Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (spca)

• San Mateo

• Exotic Animal Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Evaluated animal information such as physical conditions, stool, and food intake to interpret signs of illness or injury Diagnosed and medicated animals in critical condition Evaluated animal information such as physical conditions, stool, and food intake to interpret signs of illness or injury Diagnosed and medicated animals in critical condition



Elena Orduyan Piano School

• Belmont

• Piano Teacher

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Inspired and taught piano basic fundamentals and musical theory concepts to students Facilitated engaging group piano lessons to students Creatively integrated musical theory concepts to stimulating hands-on activities for students Supervised, challenged, and prepared students for upcoming piano performances Created music theory assignments for students to further deepen their understanding in piano Collaborated with parents with how to encourage their child in daily piano practice Show less



San Francisco Zoo

• San Francisco

• Animal Care/ Education Volunteer

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Handled and interpreted exotic animal behavior in captive environment Facilitated presentations to educate the general public about diet, behavior and habitat information of animals Handled and interpreted exotic animal behavior in captive environment Facilitated presentations to educate the general public about diet, behavior and habitat information of animals



StarVista

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Youth Volunteer Peer Counselor

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

  Built trust and rapport among individuals using active listening and relationship-building skills and relationship-building. Guided individuals to develop insight into themselves and their relationships. Collaborated with other volunteer members to perform assessments on individuals who posed a safety threat to themselves or others. Facilitated referrals of community resources to individuals as necessary. Built trust and rapport among individuals using active listening and relationship-building skills and relationship-building. Guided individuals to develop insight into themselves and their relationships. Collaborated with other volunteer members to perform assessments on individuals who posed a safety threat to themselves or others. Facilitated referrals of community resources to individuals as necessary.