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q years experience as a School Guidance Counselor; strong
background with at-risk students in a highly diverse population.
q M.A. in Education Counseling; B.A. in Behavioral Science; Administrative
Services Credential and a P.P.S.C. Counseling Credential,
A Certified Drug & Alcohol Specialist CSAC I/II & CDAAC
Current Argosy University Student -Ed.D/Counseling Psychology Student
Special Education Experience IEP’s SST’s & facilitation and Case Management Experience
EDUCATION
Argosy University, San Bernardino,CA
Degree: Ed.D, Major: Counseling Psychology expected completion Dec.
Possible Dissertation Topic: Generational Poverty
Completed Coursework:
Brief Psychotherapy-Addictions and Counseling-Ethics in Practice-Diagnosis and Treatment-Program Evaluation Methods-Writing for Research-Qualitative Research-Multicultural Issues in Counseling-Techniques of Child and Adolescent Counseling –Psychodynamic Theories-Assessment in Counseling
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
MA, Education Counseling, February
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona Ca
BA, Behavioral Science, December
Credentials:
Pupil Personnel Counseling /School Counseling
Certificate of Eligibility/ School Leadership
AOD Certificates:
Certified Substance Abuse –CSACI/II
Certified Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor
WORK EXPERIENCE
LIFE SKILLS CONSULTING SERVICE, Fontana, CA
Life Skills/Motivational Consultant --February – Present.
Provide consulting services in the areas of self-esteem, academics, attitude, style, goal setting, employment relations, and personal development for pre-teens to young adults at all academic and social levels. Current Clients=
- Develop customized life plans to enable youth to empower themselves and reach their full potential
- Post-Secondary Academic & Career Planning
- Provide guidance in problem solving
- An active Rancho Chamber of Commerce Member
School Counselor, Etiwanda School District, Etiwanda CA /-/
- Establish the school counseling program and develop activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program; involve other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
- Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and counseling services
- Provide individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
- Provided crisis intervention and emergency services; co-led bereavement group
- Consult with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
- Coordinate all counseling services for students and assist with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
- Met with parents regarding their student’s academic status
- Accurately interpret test results and other student data.
- Assist teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
- Manage a time effectively and provides services on schedule.
- Maintain a calendar of activities and services of the school counseling program.
- Help the school administration identify programs and policies that may be discriminatory.
- Assure that all students have equal access to the counseling program regardless of race, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.
High School Counselor, years of service
School, Moreno Valley, CA /-/
- Scheduled students into appropriate classes and maintained records of each student’s progress
- Conducted structured, goal-oriented student counseling sessions
- Consulted with and served as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding efforts to meet students’ developmental and academic needs and increase school attendance
- Participated in master scheduling process including the articulation with feeder schools
- Participated in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance program
- Conducted cultural awareness workshops to build cooperation among students of various cultures and planned/implemented school events including field trips to promote tolerance among Black and Hispanic students
- Served as Club Advisor for Fashion Club and Brothers and Sisters United
Program Development & Additional Leadership Experience
AB Coordinator – Provided support to parents of low achieving, at-risk and special education students and provided alternative solutions to achieve education.
Discipline Intervention Coordinator – Developed plans for students with numerous discipline infractions; counseled weekly and provided rewards for good behavior.
Mentoring Program Director/Developer– I created a school based mentoring program to the High School.
Attendance Task Force Coordinator – Developed this taskforce to increase school attendance through home visits, providing solutions to family situations, and alternatives including home study programs.
Violence Prevention Program Director/Developer- This is a - week program that focuses on incarceration intervention
Teen Focus – Program Director/Developer: I created this program Dec. . Teen Focus is an After-School Incentive Program that focuses on personal development, school success and career awareness for students.
- Hollywood Inspirations/ A Non-Profit Organization
Program Developer/Manager-this program focuses on making dreams come true for at-risk teens and young adults.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & POSITIONS HELD:
ASPIRA FOSTER CARE SERVICES San Bernardino, CA November – August .
Social Worker – Performed case management for wards of the court, ages infant to age .
MISSION ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER Redlands, CA
September – September .
Teacher – Provided instruction to emotionally disturbed students in grades – at this group home.
KS Life Skills/Motivational Counselor
I provide counseling & consulting services in the areas of self-esteem, academics, attitude, style, goal setting, job relations, and personal development for pre-teens to young adults at all academic and social levels.
- Develop customized life plans to enable youth to empower themselves and reach their full potential
- Provide guidance in problem solving
Client Profile Specialization:
Children –Teens & Young Adults-At-risk & Diverse Populations
Areas of Expertise:
Self-Esteem-Motivation-Drive-School Success- Life Planning-Career Development-Relationships-Responsibility-Character-Program Development/Management-Substance Abuse
