Counselor Resume Example Sierra Schools Of San Diego

COUNSELOR

Professional Summary

Proactive Counselor eager to help students learn to live and thrive when they may be at-risk, emotionally, socially and behaviorally challenged. Compassionate and comforting approach with deep understanding of related issues and intervention options along with providing support with all educational needs including special education.

Skills

Counseling and therapy
Intervention Planning
Crisis Intervention Techniques
Student Progress Reporting
Conflict Resolution

Learning Disability Awareness
Crisis Response
Team collaboration and leadership
Individualized Education Programs

Work History

Counselor, 08/2018 to Current
Sierra Schools Of San Diego – San Diego, CA

Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents and administration.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Provided both Individual and group counseling sessions.
Developed team communications and information for IEP meetings.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation and post secondary options.
Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from community organizations.
Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Ran individual therapy and group therapy sessions for children ages 8 to 18.

Transition Counselor, 01/2011 to 05/2012
Pathfinder Academy – Portland, OR

Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

School Counselor, 08/2009 to 03/2011
Springall Academy – San Diego, CA

Provided group counseling sessions with students from the ages of 8-21.
Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents and administration.
Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation and explore post secondary options.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Organized college tours for graduating students.

Education

MS: Educational Counseling /Pupil Personnel Credential, 2010
National University - San Diego, CA

UCSD - San Diego, CA
Continued Education for Literacy

BS: Communication, Speech Pathology, Psychology, 2001
Colorado State University - Pueblo, CO

Clinical Management and Standards, Pediatric and Adult Disorders and Treatment: 1998
University of Northern - Greeley, CO

Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Training ________________________________________________________________

PRO-ACT

Positive Behavior Training

Workability 1 Program SRA Direct Instruction based Literacy programs such as Corrective Reading and Reasoning & Writing, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)

Accomplishments

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Affiliations

2017-Current Springall Academy San Diego, CA Counselor

Provide Individual & Group Counseling on site and virtually via Teletherapy

Focus on social and emotional skills

Help students concentrate on personal development and increase self-esteem

Assist with the development of creating Transition Skills Binder for high school students

Help develop Individual Education Plans

Help develop and implement positive behavior support and intervention techniques in accordance with the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as part of the classroom instruction

Consult with teachers and parents in the areas of academics, behavior and social skills

Communication with outside therapists and support agencies 2011-2012 Pathfinder Academy Portland, OR Transition Counselor

Implement Transition Counseling programs to parenting teens

Provide Individual and Group Counseling/Classes to parenting teens

Ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate classes towards a successful completion program

Assist students with accumulating appropriate credits for graduation, completing paperwork for continuing education, filling out the FAFSA, scholarships and grants; along with College Orientations and Job Fairs

Provide families with a list of community programs that provide assistance and support which encourages positive familial growth

Assist students with continued education and partnering with community programs that provides valuable information for independent living skills 2009-2011 Springall Academy San Diego, CA School Counselor

Implementation of School Counseling programs that collaborate with students, parents, teachers and administrators

Ensure every student has equitable access to the Guidance Counseling Department

Ensure that the Guidance Counseling Program is comprehensive and is delivered systematically to all students

Provide individual and group counseling

Ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate classes towards a successful completion program

Implement positive behavior support and intervention techniques in accordance with the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as part of the classroom instruction

Consult with teachers and parents in the areas of academics, behavior and social skills

Assist students with continued education and partnering with community programs that provides valuable information for independent living skills

Provide families with a list of community programs that provide assistance and support which encourages positive familial growth 2007-2009 Springall Academy San Diego, CA Teacher's Assistant Assist in a classroom of students ranging from a variety of disabilities in a non-public school setting Implement positive behavior support and intervention techniques in accordance with the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as part of the classroom instruction Consult with parents and staff members in the areas of academics, behavior management and social skills 2004-2007 Mountain Empire Unified School District San Diego, CA Language Speech Specialist Design, develop and deliver Speech and Language services to children grades kindergarten through high school, alternative education as well as to the teachers and other school staff Consult with parents and teachers in the areas of speech/language skills, academics, behavior and social skills Provided information regarding accommodations and modifications with children in special education at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings Implemented positive behavior support and intervention techniques in accordance with the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as part of the IEP process. Provide information to educational staff and parents in the areas of the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques 2001-2004 Board of Cooperative Education Svcs (BOCES) Pueblo, CO Language Speech Specialist Design, develop and deliver Speech and Language services to children grades kindergarten through middle school, alternative education as well as to teachers and other school staff Consult with parents and teachers in the areas of speech/language skills, academics, behavior and social skills Provided information regarding accommodations and modifications with children in special education at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Sierra Schools Of San Diego
Pathfinder Academy
Springall Academy

School Attended

National University
UCSD
Colorado State University
University of Northern

Job Titles Held:

Counselor
Transition Counselor
School Counselor

Degrees

MS : Educational Counseling /Pupil Personnel Credential , 2010
BS : Communication, Speech Pathology, Psychology , 2001
Clinical Management and Standards, Pediatric and Adult Disorders and Treatment : 1998

Counselor Resume Example

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