Student Services Counselor/National Certified Counselor

• Jul 2022 - Present

National Certified Counselor & Co-Leader

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

- Co-Leader for School Counseling Department. - Area Representative for Counseling Department. - Lead for 12th Grade Class Lessons and Google Classroom Communication. - Eagle Learning Community (ELC) class leader. - Counselor for students in grades 10th through 12th - Caseload of 309. - Local Scholarship Coordinator for regional scholarships. - 504 Case Manager. - Financial Aid night. - Senior class information sessions and nights. - Classroom counseling lessons for grades 10th through 12th. - Registration for new students, foreign exchange, ELL learners, and current students. - Student Support Team meetings and planning. - Implementation of PBIS standards and practices. - Planning and executing Local Scholarship night with 80+ local families, nonprofits, businesses and educational organizations to award over $300k in scholarships to students. - SAT, ACT, and AP test proctoring. - BYU Independent Study testing proctor. - Remind App Communication Liaison. - Migrant Parent Information Workshop Presenter. - CPR/AED Defibrillator Certified. Show less

National Certifed Counselor and Testing Coordinator

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

- Performed all counselor duties for students in grade 9th through 12th grade, including ELL and SPED students. - Utilized conversational Spanish with students, their families, and community members. - Collaborated and worked with Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) academic advisors and college president. - Collaborated with the Lower Columbia Hispanic Council (La Cima) and Oregon State University’s Juntos Program. - College planning, guidance, and letters of recommendations for colleges and scholarships. - SAT, ACT, and AP Testing Coordinator. - Member of the Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) Family Youth Services Team (FYST), Tillamook County Counselors team, and Student Assessment Team (SAT). - Directed and organized 504 meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and enrollment meetings. - Registration, matriculation meetings, and orientation with Tillamook Middle School. - Planned and implemented schedule changes and registration using Synergy. - Created presentation for rising 9th graders and parents for course registration night. - Assisted students with dual enrollment for advanced classes and college courses through ORVED, Brigham Young University, and Tillamook Bay Community College. Show less

High School Counselor

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

- Performed all counselor duties for students in grade 9th through 12th grade, including ESOL and SPED students and used conversational Spanish with students and family members. - Counselor Liaison for Thomas Edison High School of Technology and the MCPS Interpreter system. - Co-Sponsor for the Sherwood Ambassadors. - College planning, guidance, and letters of recommendations for colleges and scholarships. - Local and out of state college visits and informational sessions. - Planned and implemented parent information nights for current and rising sophomore class. - Directed and organized EMT’s, IEP and 504 meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and enrollment meetings. - Registration, matriculation meetings, and orientation with feeder middle schools. - Planned and implemented schedule changes and registration using OASIS and SASI. - Created, taught and co-taught classroom guidance lessons for rising 9th graders and 9th through 12th grades. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• May 2011 - Aug 2012

• Provide instruction to students’ K-12th grades in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. • Assist teacher with students’ K-12th grades with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). • Maintain classroom control and discipline. • Provide instruction to students’ K-12th grades in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. • Assist teacher with students’ K-12th grades with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). • Maintain classroom control and discipline.

Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

• Provide instruction to students’ K-12th grades in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.• Assist teacher with students’ K-12th grades with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).• Maintain classroom control and discipline.

School Counseling Intern - Pikesville Middle School

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

• Collaborated and presented parent workshops on student success and testing.• Organized teacher-student meetings focused on academics and next-steps towards success.• Counseled individual and groups of 6th and 7th grade students. • Participated in matriculation with feeder elementary schools.• Participated in course selection and matriculation with rising 9th grade students.

School Counseling Intern - DuVal High School

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

• Perform all duties as a counselor for students in grade 9th including Latino students and use of conversational Spanish with family members of students. • Participate in EMT’s, IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and enrollment meetings. • Participate in matriculation meetings and orientation with feeder middle schools. • Plan and implement schedule changes and registration using SchoolMax and Apex programs. • Teach and co-teach classroom guidance lessons on Personalized Education Plans (PEP) and registration. • Participate in FAFSA workshops in PG County and at DuVal for low income families, individuals, and students. Show less

School Counseling Intern - Northwest High School

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

• Performed all duties as a counselor for students in grades 9th – 12th including at-risk for failing freshman students and use of conversational Spanish with family members of students. • Participated in EMT’s, 504 planning and IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, enrollment meetings, and attended home visits. • Planned and implemented schedule changes using OASIS scheduling program. • Supported counseling supervisor with community crises and interventions. • Participated in freshmen orientation and post high school planning meetings. • Collaborated with the Counseling Department, administration and faculty regarding student’s needs. Show less

Development Coordinator

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

- Assisted the Director for IBBS at the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine with scheduling appointments. - Processed Alumni surveys.- Handled multiple calendars and related appointments for the Director of Development and other related staff. - Planned and implemented the IBBS Annual Advisory Council dinner and meeting- conducted research for potential donors- Researched, planned, and scheduled trips for IBBS Director and other staff to meet with current potential donors and alumni- conducted clerical duties for the development office for the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences- Maintained professional relations with all department faculty, FJHM staff, as well as University staff. - Participated and pending trainings for: Aladin, SAP, Stewardship,Clearance to Cultivation (CTC), and other related software. Show less

Administrative Coordinator

• Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

Practicum Student Intern - Barclay Elementary/Middle School

• Jan 2009 - May 2009

• Counseled individual and groups of elementary school students. • Planned and taught classroom guidance lessons. • Observed classroom dynamics and management. • Assisted in disciplinary protocol. • Counseled individual and groups of elementary school students. • Planned and taught classroom guidance lessons. • Observed classroom dynamics and management. • Assisted in disciplinary protocol.

Administrative Coordinator

• 2007 - 2007

Watershed Team Member

• 1998 - 1999

- Participated in collaborative team decisions and assured positive communication skills. - Responsible for riparian restoration, biological diversity surveys, trail building and maintenance, erosion control, elk winter feeding, native planting, fence building, and salmon enhancement. - Lived in rural residential community - Assisted in campus-wide problem solving and decisions. - Attended campus and community meetings. - Performed grounds upkeep - Prepared food for large groups. - Conducted community tasks. - Collaborated and created the Communications Task Force (C.T.F.) monthly newsletter. - Facilitated communication between the three service academy branches (Portland, OR; ESD 112 Vancouver, WA; Trout Lake, WA) - Planned and carried out the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hood River, Oregon. - Co-managed public relations within the local and surrounding communities. - Recruited at local and California high schools. - Conducted campus tours for interested individuals. - Facilitated community wide meetings. Show less