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COUNSELOR
Summary

Effective and knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, teamwork, strategic and creative thinking to complete tasks. Highly knowledgeable in areas of communication, art, relationship building, and with solid academic achievement, demonstrated commitment and integrity.

I am an enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Furthermore, I have a caring, amicable personality that shines in order to make clients, fellow workers, and employees satisfied and comfortable while staying completely true to my strong morals and values.

Skills
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Mental health support for others
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Personable
  • Gentle and caring
  • Attentive to detail
  • Analytical thinker
  • Client-focused service
  • Creative mindset
  • Talented at the arts
  • Strong sense of ethics
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Strong sense of planning and coordination
  • Understanding
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate listening and verbal communication
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Mindful and honest
  • Determined
  • Experienced at identifying risks
Experience
06/2019 - 07/2019CounselorMECA | Houston, TX
  • Taught children anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
  • Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
  • Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving valuable time for busy staff.
  • Partnered with similar organizations to meet greater needs, preventing duplication and optimizing resource utilization.
  • Modeled social, behavioral and physical skills to promote development and improve classroom management.
  • Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote organization's community service programs.
  • Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in timely fashion.
  • Sat with children in need of companionship and emotional support.
  • Monitored special group events and off-site field trips.
  • Welcomed parents and children and answering questions to provide excellent service.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, including eating, resting and toilet habits.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
  • Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies.
  • Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Led children in tidying up, handwashing and respecting others' property to teach responsibility.
  • Cared for up to 25 children ranging in age from 5 to 12
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
04/2019 - 04/2019VolunteerSt. Dominic Nursing Home and Residence Hall | Houston, TX
  • Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
03/2019 - 05/2019VolunteerSt. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store and Food Depot | Houston, TX
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Education and Training
05/2020High School Diploma
St. Pius X High School | Houston, TX
  • Ranked in Top 25% of class
  • TAPPS digital art award, 5th place
  • Safe Students Member, counselor-selected emotional well-being club
  • Theatre club
  • Chorale member
  • TAPPS chorale, 1 rank
  • AP English Literature most improved award
  • Honor Roll freshmen, sophomore, and junior year
  • 3.8 GPA
Expected in 05/2024Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Lamar University | Beaumont, TX
Hobbies
  • I practice drawing through several mediums, such as digital, watercolor, acrylic, and pencil.
  • I have been vocally trained for three years.
  • I have a strong love for music, which is why I listen to it frequently.
  • I enjoy constantly learning about varying topics, such as psychology, through documentaries, movies, and videos.
  • I like to exercise and meditate as frequently as possible.
  • I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and pets.
  • I thoroughly enjoy reading books.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • MECA
  • St. Dominic Nursing Home and Residence Hall
  • St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store and Food Depot

School Attended

  • St. Pius X High School
  • Lamar University

Job Titles Held:

  • Counselor
  • Volunteer

Degrees

  • 05/2020 High School Diploma
    Expected in 05/2024 Bachelor of Arts : Psychology

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