Experience

RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 200 - 300 Employee
• MTSS Counselor

  • Aug 2023 - 5 months


San Leandro Unified School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  - Managed a Caseload of 310 students in the 6-8th grade - Provided individual, group, and classroom counseling - Facilitated a stress-management and resiliency group for a group of 8 students - Students all self-reported lower levels of stress and increased knowledge in coping strategies - Facilitated a college exploration group for a group of 8 students - Collect and track student data: academics and self-reported survey data pertaining to college… Show more - Managed a Caseload of 310 students in the 6-8th grade - Provided individual, group, and classroom counseling - Facilitated a stress-management and resiliency group for a group of 8 students - Students all self-reported lower levels of stress and increased knowledge in coping strategies - Facilitated a college exploration group for a group of 8 students - Collect and track student data: academics and self-reported survey data pertaining to college preparation -Counseled Students using a person-centered and holistic approach to address academic, social-emotional, and college & career domains -Facilitated a club for "New-Comer" Students in Spanish on a weekly basis -Coordinated and facilitate case conferences for students with low grades -Facilitate conflict mediations between students using a restorative lens Show less



California State University-San Bernardino

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• EOP Counseling Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  - Created presentations for Foster Students based on peer-reviewed literature and need - Met with students to review SAP appeals - Participated in professional development workshops hosted by the university



Chaffey College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Success Guide

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  -Delivered weekly registration workshops for community college students for groups of up to 10 at a time. -Informed prospective students about the myriad of programs available at Chaffey College -Advised students on the different class tracks and class requirements - Provided students with the resources available on campus, i.e. Puente, free meals, counseling, etc. -Assisted students in navigating the Chaffey College Site and helped triage student needs



Mira Loma Middle School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  -Conducted academic group counseling sessions in English and Spanish for student groups of up to 6 -Provided students with study skills and organization methods, saw over 50% of students improve grades -Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, and also translated for Spanish-speaking parents -Led a social group for students to connect during distance learning -Developed the school counselor website on Google Sites



Patriot High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  -Advised students through the college matriculation process individually, in groups, and in classroom settings -Facilitated classroom presentations regarding the different college application systems and financial aid -Guided students individually with college, major and career exploration -Administered and interpreted career assessments -Coordinated guest presentations from community college representatives -Edited student’s college application essays and provided constructive… Show more -Advised students through the college matriculation process individually, in groups, and in classroom settings -Facilitated classroom presentations regarding the different college application systems and financial aid -Guided students individually with college, major and career exploration -Administered and interpreted career assessments -Coordinated guest presentations from community college representatives -Edited student’s college application essays and provided constructive feedback -Guided students through the FAFSA and the CADAA -Conducted all of these services in Spanish for the English learner students and for Spanish-speaking parents Show less



University of Redlands

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Assistant: Family Academy Team Lead

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  Redlands, CA - Facilitated college access presentations for parent groups of up to 60 - Led team building activities for parents and provide college access information/resources for disadvantaged youth - Researched topics for the development of the Rochford College Access Program (RCAP)



Riverside County Office of Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  Riverside • Directed students' focus with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. • Delivered classroom lesson plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts. • Taught diverse subjects for grades K-12, successfully delivering class lessons in absence of the teacher. • Trained in DIBELS 8 (The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), and successfully tested students for grades k-2 at three different elementary sites.



California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

• Youth Correctional Counselor

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Galt, CA -Attended 16 hours of training in motivational interviewing and 18 hours of training in cognitive-behavioral interventions. Practiced under the observation of licensed professionals. -Attended a myriad of classes regarding the Juvenile Justice system and policies - 8 hours of training in Crisis Prevention - Visited a Juvenile institution and performed dormitory searches, and wrote behavioral reports for contraband



Behavior Frontiers

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Behavioral Instructor

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Riverside -Worked with clients on the autism spectrum in a one-on-one setting and provided ABA therapy. -Taught various lessons to help clients reach developmental milestones appropriate for their age. -Used operant conditioning and motivational analysis to help clients stay motivated and work towards set behavioral goals. -Attended 50 hours of formal training to be capacitated in redirecting maladaptive behaviors. -Collected and compiled data on a daily basis and attended monthly… Show more -Worked with clients on the autism spectrum in a one-on-one setting and provided ABA therapy. -Taught various lessons to help clients reach developmental milestones appropriate for their age. -Used operant conditioning and motivational analysis to help clients stay motivated and work towards set behavioral goals. -Attended 50 hours of formal training to be capacitated in redirecting maladaptive behaviors. -Collected and compiled data on a daily basis and attended monthly meetings with professionals and parents to check-in, improve therapy, and refine goals. Show less



BAND Lab

• United Kingdom
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  UC Berkeley - Applied physiological sensors to participants to measure: heart rate, blood flow in chest cavity, and palm perspiration - Analyzed physiological data collected. - Trained participants to use an unmanned drone simulator - Administered drug and pregnancy tests



Berkeley Unified School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Willard Middle School & Berkeley High School -Tutored and Mentored underserved students. -Assisted students with academic guidance and provide anecdotal experiences of my path towards higher education. -Gave presentations for the students' guardians.



Great Outdoors Lab

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  UC Berkeley -Analyzed videos recordings from rafting trips of underrepresented students and veterans and coded for emotions using excel. -Aimed to see if the emotion of awe could be elicited via nature and follow the implications on sociability and affective mood



The Greenlining Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Greenlining Institute Leadership Academy Alumni

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  UC Berkeley Attended meetings and events that raise awareness on social justice and equity. Lived in a house with first generation students of color and shared ideas of academic empowerment and bettering our communities.



SmileyGo

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Supervisor

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  San Francisco Bay Area -Planned, organized, and directed SmileyGoers in their day-to-day operations. -Coordinated and lead Training Sessions regarding SmileyGo DNA. -Interviewed candidates and recruited them for our 16 departments.

• Tutor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Willard Middle School -Tutor and Mentor underserved students. -Assist students with academic guidance and provide anecdotal experiences of my path towards higher education. -Give presentations for the students' guardians.