Experience

Granada High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor; IB Diploma Programme Counselor

  • Aug 2011 - Present



CSU East Bay Community Counseling Center

• Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

• School Counseling Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Facilitated college application workshops affecting 76 students to support seniors with CSU/UC and private school application process. - Demonstrated proficiency with PowerSchool and School Loop systems to monitor student graduation progress, advise in course selection, make course changes, and communicate with parents- Implemented personal/social curriculum for New Student Social to promote school connectedness. - Consultation experience over three-month period with mild/moderate Special Day Class teacher to transform individual student behavior. - Organized data and coordinated communication/planning between school departments for CAHSEE testing. - Provided individual counseling for caseload of 8 students from all grade levels and diverse ethnic backgrounds to support and improve academic, career, and personal/social growth.



Wells Middle School

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

• School Counseling Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  - Developed conflict resolution guidance curriculum and PowerPoint presentation for students in 6th grade Science class. - Facilitated "Junior Roadrunner" transition-to-middle-school group for 5th grade classes in a feeder elementary school to teach goal setting, bullying prevention, and organizational skills.- Teamed with other support personnel and parents to address student goals as member of Student Support Team, Individualized Education Plan, and 504 meetings.- Provided individual counseling for caseload of 10 students from all grade levels and diverse ethnic backgrounds to support and improve academic, career, and personal/social growth.



The Family Care Network, Inc

• Lead In-Home Support Counselor

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

  - Behavioral specialist working with foster, "at-risk," and probation-involved youth. - Experience with strength-based, family-focused practices and treatment programs (e.g. Wraparound, Therapeutic Behavioral Services) in a variety of settings (3rd grade classroom, Juvenile Services Center, foster/biological homes).- Transferred skills to caregivers to improve their ability to manage client behaviors. - Provided individualized training and support for newly hired staff in reviewing job responsibilities, agency protocol, and assist in field training. - Provided after hours support for emergent client and agency needs as On-Call In-Home Counselor. - Developed clinical and professional writing skills through case note documentation, incident reports, and agency forms.