Anahy Martinez
Vail,AZ
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Transition Advisor
Gear Up
06.2024 - Current
- Provide outreach to students who have graduated from high school in 2023 to ask them about college experience
- Provide peer transition advisors help when needing help with Spanish-speaking parents and students
- Provide FAFSA assistance to students and their parents.
Team Leader
Gear Up Lumberjack Leadership Summit
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervise Participants: Oversee the activities and behavior of 15+ high school participants ensuring their safety and well-being
- Coordinated with other team leaders on the logistics of daily activities, including transportation, scheduling, and material preparation
- Encouraged participants to use teamwork and cooperate during group activities and challenges
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols
- Prepared to respond to any emergencies or incidents that would occur.
Elementary School Counselor
Sierra 2-8 School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught classroom lessons on study skills, goal setting, diversity, and conflict resolution
- Worked with students one-on-one to address challenges and developed strategies for success
- Facilitated numerous small groups to help provide a safe space for students to discuss their feelings and help them develop coping strategies
- Introduced students to different careers by organizing an annual Career Day
- Collaborated with outside resources to better provide for students and their families
- Communicated with guardians on any concerns, resources, or referrals needed
- Collaborated with teachers and guardians for students in need of 504 plans
- Offered support during crises at different school locations when extra support was needed.
Substitute Counselor
Sunnyside High School
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Registered students for classes for the upcoming year
- Chaperoned students on field trips to the University of Arizona
- Under the supervision of the counselors helped students focus on academic, personal, and career development
- Helped counselors organize school events and monitor student testing.
Education
Masters of School Counseling -
Northern Arizona University
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts: Psychology -
Pima Community College
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
Activities
- Tu Nidito volunteer, I facilitated adult support groups on Thursday evenings. At Tu Nidito volunteers provide emotional and social support for parents or guardians and children who have experienced a sudden loss.
- Project SOAR mentor, During my senior year at the University of Arizona, I had the opportunity to mentor two students in the Fall and two in the Spring. All four students attended C.E. Rose Pre K – 8 School. As a mentor, I would prepare weekly lessons and materials to teach the students about the possibilities and routes to college.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Peer Transition Advisor
Gear Up
06.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Gear Up Lumberjack Leadership Summit
06.2023 - 06.2024
Elementary School Counselor
Sierra 2-8 School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute Counselor
Sunnyside High School
04.2022 - 05.2022
Masters of School Counseling -
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology -
University of Arizona
Associate of Arts: Psychology -
Pima Community College
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