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PUPIL SERVICES & ATTENDANCE COUNSELOR
Summary
A passionate and experienced Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor and leader seeking to obtain growth opportunities in area of Student Health and Human Services that will allow full utilization of my counseling and clinical expertise and abilities, to provide opportunities for visionary leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and influence in leading initiatives that optimize student academic outcomes.
Experience
08/2013 to Current
Pupil Services & Attendance CounselorLAUSD-Crenshaw Senior High School － Los Angeles, CA
08/2012 to 06/2013
Pupil Services & Attendance CounselorLAUSD-Audubon Middle School, King Elementary School (ES), Manchester ES － Los Angeles, CA
08/2011 to 06/2012
Pupil Services & Attendance CounselorLAUSD-Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School － Los Angeles, CA
09/2009 to 06/2011
District/Lead PSA CounselorLAUSD- Central Office － West Los Angeles, CA
  • Support and monitor program services, activities, and documentation in alignment with federal, state, district, and program accountabilities and mandates (e.g., comprehensive academic/psycho-social and educational assessments, child welfare and attendance protocols and interventions, compulsory education interventions, Individualized Graduation Plans, collaboration with K-12 Counseling/academic counselors to support and ensure the identification of students who may qualify for exemptions from District graduation requirements) Support the development, planning, and implementation of services to increase the attendance, academic achievement, graduation and career/college readiness of students served Provide on-going support, professional development/training, and technical assistance to school/agency-based program staff and other stakeholder groups Support the development and revision of District and program child welfare and attendance, as well as dropout prevention, intervention, and recovery protocols, policies, and procedures Support the identification and development of tools and best practices to improve program and service efficacy Develop and coordinate parent/caregiver education and other stakeholder groups/workshops Create, analyze, monitor and disseminate program/Local District specific data reports Collaborate with District and non-District personnel to ensure appropriate and coordinated services are provided for students, families, and schools Develop and leverage community partnerships in support of graduation attainment and college/career readiness for all students Attend monthly staff development with the LAUSD Program Administrator and other meetings as required by the Program Administrator or Director Perform related duties as assigned.
09/2007 to 06/2009
Pupil Services & Attendance CounselorLAUSD-Hillcrest Dr. Elementary School － Los Angeles, CA
09/2006 to 06/2007
Diploma Project CounselorSusan Miller Dorsey Senior High School-LAUSD － Los Angeles, CA
  • Worked with targeted population cohorts identified based on academic, attendance, and behavioral at risk indicators Implemented scientifically based, sustainable and widely replicated strategies for school dropout prevention and re-entry Early identification of at-risk youth, intensive case management, support for transitions, enrollment in appropriate educational programs, and parent engagement.
  • As a result of such efforts I was able to: Increase the percentage of targeted students attending at 96% or higher rate Decrease the percentage of targeted students who are chronically absent (attending at/below 91% rate) Increase the percentage of parents, staff, and students who are aware of A-G requirements Reduce credit deficiency/the percentage of students demoted or failing to promote to the next grade level Increased the percentage of targeted students who are on-track to on-time A-G diploma attainment/graduation Identify and assist students who qualified for exemptions from District graduation requirements as appropriate Recover students who have dropped out by providing multiple pathways and assistance to support each student toward diploma/Hi-SET attainment students.
10/2000 to 06/2006
Pupil Services & Attendance CounselorLAUSD-Crenshaw Senior High School － Los Angeles, CA
  • Regularly review and assess data trends related to student enrollment, attendance, behavior support, adjustment, academic achievement, and progress toward graduationAssist in the development of initiatives and efforts related to attendance improvement, creation of safe and welcoming school environments, student adjustment and discipline, violence prevention, and parent engagement Facilitate collaborative partnerships to increase awareness, engagement, communication, and recognition of all stakeholders toward the goal of better outcomes for all studentsAssist in the development of initiatives and policy and procedure bulletins in all areas related to child welfare including, but not limited to, attendance improvement, school safety, violence prevention, pupil discipline, enrollment and dropout preventionDevelop and implement training to school and District personnel on California Education Code and District policies and procedures related to child welfare and attendance of students.
  • Ensure protection of educational and due process rights for students including, but not limited to, students in foster care, students who are homeless, pregnant and parenting teens, probation youth, camp returnees, students referred for expulsion, students who have been expelled, and other students at-risk for school failure and dropout.
  • Monitor student attendance and academic progress to support early identification and intervention with at-risk students Participate in and/or facilitate multidisciplinary intervention teams such as Student Support Progress Team, School Attendance Review Team, Resource Panel, School Attendance Review Board, Discipline Review Team, and Attendance and Dropout Prevention Team to provide coordinated support and interventionProvide evidence-based child welfare and attendance services, including advocacy and clinical case management to identified, at-risk students to facilitate student engagement, attendance, academic achievement, improve social adjustment and school stabilityAssess and provide guidance to students, parents/guardians, and school staff regarding school and community resources, including alternative educational and credit recovery programs, to ameliorate barriers to learning and high school graduationPrepare referrals to local Resource Panel, School Attendance Review Teams (SART), the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), City Attorney's Office, and District Attorney's OfficeCollaborate with Parent Centers to provide parent workshops, promote parent engagement and empowerment in the educational process; and Actively participate in school-based Crisis Response Teams.
06/1998 to 10/2000
Psychiatric Social WorkerKedren Community Mental Health Center － Los Angeles, CA
  • Under the direction of the Program Director, I provided a continuum of mental health services and primary care in an out-patient setting to residents throughout Los Angeles County.
  • Worked as a Psychiatric Service Worker in the Day Treatment Program for children.
  • Provided intense therapy services which included assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and case managementSchool based contracted services via MOU with the following elementary schools: Menlo, Hyde Park, Normandie, and WeemesProvided intensive therapy services and worked collaboratively with teachers and special education team in implementing classroom strategies to reduce incidences of identified behaviors.
Education and Training
June 2005
M.A: Social Work /Pupil Personnel Services Credential Mental HealthAdministrative Credential, National University － Los Angeles, CASocial Work /Pupil Personnel Services Credential Mental Health
May 1998
B.A: Sociology Juvenile Delinquency and Substance AbuseUniversity of Southern California － Los Angeles, CASociology Juvenile Delinquency and Substance Abuse
May 1995
California State University Northridge － Northridge, CA3.00
Skills
academic, agency, Attorney, caregiver, case management, Counseling, credit, diagnosis, direction, documentation, educational programs, Director, meetings, mental health, Office, next, personnel, policies, primary care, Progress, protocols, safety, staff development, technical assistance, therapy, treatment plan, workshops
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • LAUSD-Crenshaw Senior High School
  • LAUSD-Audubon Middle School, King Elementary School (ES), Manchester ES
  • LAUSD-Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
  • LAUSD- Central Office
  • LAUSD-Hillcrest Dr. Elementary School
  • Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School-LAUSD
  • Kedren Community Mental Health Center

School Attended

  • Administrative Credential, National University
  • University of Southern California
  • California State University Northridge

Job Titles Held:

  • Pupil Services & Attendance Counselor
  • District/Lead PSA Counselor
  • Diploma Project Counselor
  • Psychiatric Social Worker

Degrees

  • M.A : Social Work /Pupil Personnel Services Credential Mental Health
    B.A : Sociology Juvenile Delinquency and Substance Abuse

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