Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

• Aug 2023 - Present

Associate Mental Health Therapist

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

- Created training materials for trainee therapists based on relevant and recent research - Completed the clinical assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention for the client and provide psychoeducation to the client, and family, when appropriate - Provided individual and group counseling to youth and adults ages 8-40 who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other related mental health challenges - Facilitated educational/enrichment classes (drug and alcohol, anger management, truancy, etc.) for youth on or at-risk of probation Show less

School-Based Associate Therapist

• Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

- Provided evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to PK-12th grade students in the Redwood City and Palo Alto School Districts - Administered comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessments, clinical interventions, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities - Ensured appropriate documentation and maintenance of clinical records - Utilized a variety of treatment modalities to address client needs best - Provided evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to PK-12th grade students in the Redwood City and Palo Alto School Districts - Administered comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessments, clinical interventions, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities - Ensured appropriate documentation and maintenance of clinical records - Utilized a variety of treatment modalities to address client needs best

Counseling Intern

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

- Directly counseled more than 50 students regarding social-emotional issues, academic struggles, and relational problems - Completed multiple risk assessments and followed proper protocol such as alerting the Psychiatric Emergency Team or have parents take the student to the hospital - Utilized various research-driven techniques and theories to counsel students and accommodate specific needs - Facilitated conflict mediation sessions between students and parents - Ensured confidentiality and maintained student records Show less

Counseling Intern

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

- Counseled middle school students, siblings, and parents related to social-emotional skills, academic planning, and student support - Created and implemented treatment plans and interventions for students with unique issues hindering attendance, academic performance, and social interactions - Coordinated appropriate services for students and families based on their specific needs - Collaborated with students’ wraparound teams to provide holistic and cohesive care for students - Maintained up-to-date records and paperwork for all students and adhered to proper security for student files Show less

Research Assistant

• Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

- Transcribed interviews related to ongoing research projects- Assisted faculty and staff with creating surveys and using Qualtrics Survey Software - Researched relevant theories related to implicit bias in course evaluation and use this information to better create language used in course evaluations and surveys - Gathered data from various surveys to improve services - Presented research and literature reviews to the wider LMU teams

RAINS Research Assistant

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

- Created and maintained data sets from qualitative interviews utilizing Microsoft Office- Transcribed interviews from participants involved in the program- Designed a survey based on the Language Experience Proficiency Questionnaire utilizing Qualtrics- Worked alongside a team of other graduate students and Dr. Estrada to allocate roles and collaborate

Tutor

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

Americorps Member

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

- Completed over 1800 hours of working with students and collaborating with teammates and school staff - Compiled and utilized both quantitative and qualitative data in order to implement individualized interventions with creative solutions - Assess low-performing students’ academic needs through collaboration with partner teachers and coworkers, class observation, and student error analysis - Received over 300 hours of training on leadership, trauma, cultural competency, and building interpersonal relationships Show less

Career Peer Co-Leader

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

- Developed a working knowledge of agency and campus referral sources - Advise students in their initial stages of career planning - Provide appropriate referrals to advisers, counselors, or other campus agencies as needed - Conduct research for relevant information for the career library and website - Revise and organize current material and information the career library - Recommend students to appropriate occupational profiles, handouts, resource material and computer programs relevant to their needs- Help students with GauchoLink registration and internet searches for part-time, internship and career employment options - Conduct formal/informal group presentations to students, faculty and staff about Career Services - Assist career counselors with program development and implementation of specialty areas - Participate in recruitment, hiring, and training of new Career Peer Advisors - Provide tours of Career Resource Room as requested - Serve as ambassador for Career Services and market our programs to students, academic departments, residence halls and student organizations Show less

Education Department Research Assistant

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

- Interview students in the honors program in the Political Science major - Determine the different techniques utilized between honors students and students not in the honors program and compare them - Research relevant literature about how undergraduates learn to research for writing papers - Cooperate with a research team of three members under the guidance of Professor Charles Bazerman

Grant Writing Intern

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

- Write and submit grant proposals for funding of anti-bias educational programming - Research and construct profiles for current and potential donors - Engage in written and telephonic correspondence with donors - Write and submit grant proposals for funding of anti-bias educational programming - Research and construct profiles for current and potential donors - Engage in written and telephonic correspondence with donors

Vice President of Academic Excellence

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

- Lead and collaborate with a committee of six women to ensure the women struggling with academics were provided with support - Maintain records of academics for the women of the chapter to identify the members who are struggling academically - Work under an adviser to interface with the chapter’s national headquarters - Set a quarterly plan for the chapter to ensure optimal study space, habits and results - Lead and collaborate with a committee of six women to ensure the women struggling with academics were provided with support - Maintain records of academics for the women of the chapter to identify the members who are struggling academically - Work under an adviser to interface with the chapter’s national headquarters - Set a quarterly plan for the chapter to ensure optimal study space, habits and results

Trainee Supervisor and Cocktail Waitress

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

- Trained new waitresses on the customer service protocol to ensure continuity across the staff - Ensured guest satisfaction through providing services in a timely manner - Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations - Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management - Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately - Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation - Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering - Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation - Resolved complaints promptly and professionally - Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed Show less