Jesus Contreras
High School Counselor at El Camino Real Charter High School- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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El Camino Real Charter High School
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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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High School Counselor
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Aug 2021 - Present
Counselor for students with an IEP last names A-K and OS-POR. • Monitor the academic progress of students and make appropriate interventions to improve student achievement and attendance; • Analyze and interpret a variety of data in order to assist in the development of an appropriate educational program and placement for students; • Assist students in planning realistic educational goals and understanding their aptitude and ability; • Counsel students to help them overcome potentially disabling educational, personal, behavioral and social problems; • Evaluate and interpret results of academic achievement tests, interest surveys, and vocational aptitude tests; • Participate in orientation programs for incoming 9th grade students and transfer students; monitor graduation requirements for all students; • Assist in identifying special needs students (GATE, English Learners, Special Education, etc.) and in making referrals to special programs as necessary; • Provide information, in both individual and group settings, regarding graduation requirements, academic distinction, college entrance requirements, financial aid, occupational skills requirements, and help students develop an appropriate program of studies; • Review and maintain pertinent pupil data (cumulative records, progress reports, report cards, and achievement tests); • Distribute relevant guidance information to students and staff; • Facilitate SSPT and 504 meetings while maintaining appropriate records; • Consult with representatives of public and private agencies in providing information regarding students and prescreen pupils for possible referral to other supportive services or agencies within the community; • Consult with parents regarding educational, social and vocational needs of their students; • Facilitate student/teacher/counselor/parent conferences regarding students’ educational progress and future educational and vocational goals. Show less
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Keppel Union School District
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Pearblossom, CA
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School Counselor
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
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Los Angeles Angeles College Prep Academy
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Los Angeles
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High School Counselor and Testing Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
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Apricot Lane Farms
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Moorpark
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Office Administrator Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
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Robert F. kennedy Community Schools
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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PSA Counselor Intern
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
• Met with and counseled students with chronic attendance concerns in an effort to improve overall school attendance. • Participated in fundraising incentives and events in the community in order to aid in student support initiatives. • Assisted counseling supervisor with attendance workshops and ceremonies in order to reward positive attendance changes. • Acted as a student and family liaison by conducting home visits to promote and advocate for attendance, and to involve families in the importance of supporting their child’s attendance requirements. • Counseled students daily on short-term crisis situations such as bullying, peer pressure, and family conflicts. Show less
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Belmont Senior High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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A-G Counselor
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
• Co-led a group of student 15 athletes struggling with academic successes in order to both educate them on the importance of managing academic priorities while balancing athletic endeavors. Group topics included career exploration, proper nutrition, barriers associated with school/sport balance, and stress management. • Maintained student records to protect confidentiality and to achieve school system goals and objectives by following school board policies and administrative procedures. • Met with students who were not scheduled to graduate on time and implemented strategic planning to enable successful completion of classes and education. • Provided ESL students tutoring information, outside resources, and in school support. Show less
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CLU TRIO- Upward Bound Program
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Thousand Oaks California
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Intern- Academic Counseling
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Met with students who received failing grades and provided guidance concerning academic goals, occupational preferences, educational objectives, and High School/College requirements. • Evaluated transcripts to ensure each student was on the right track for graduation and college admission. • Created a “senior year” checklist workshop to prepare them for college admission. • Directed the quarterly career panel in which professionals from the community spoke with our students about goal setting, career objectives, and creating successful college plans and post-graduation futures. Show less
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Education
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California Lutheran University
Master’s Degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
California Lutheran University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication With an emphasis in film and TV production -
Moorpark College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Social Sciences