Andrea Galindo
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Ambitious Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling student committed to academic success, and continuous learning. Punctual, determined, and reliable, with the ability to work under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee
08.2021 - Current
- Advised students on course selection and pathways to better suite their careers.
- Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
- Counseled students to help overcome academic, personal and social problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
School Counselor Trainee
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee
01.2022 - Current
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Established trusting relationship with students to nurture confidence in the school counseling process.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
Counselor-in-Training
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed treatment plans with specific goals and objectives. In addition, provided counseling in accordance with such plans.
- Performed 35 hours of supervised individual counseling sessions.
- Maintained clinical records to promote strong compliance with federal standards.
- Preformed 7 hours of psychoeducational group counseling sessions.
- Updated client data and information from counseling sessions using Therapy Notes.
- Listened to personal stories, asked open-ended questions, and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Mental Health Professional-Intern
Parkridge Valley Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case updates and develop care plans.
- Referred patients to community resources or specialists.
- Maintained detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, grounding techniques, and anger management.
Volunteer Victim's Advocate
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
Chattanooga, TN
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted victims who suffered sexual and domestic violence by explaining available housing, legal procedures, and confidentiality.
- Worked with emotionally and physically abused children in a safe house.
- Organized events for abused children to enjoy.
- Translated for Spanish speaking victims.
Camp Counselor
Anthony's Key Resort
Roatan , Honduras
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Cultivated effective and long lasting relationships with campers, parents, and employees, by utilizing active listening skills, and promoting fun recreational activities while still following safety protocol.
- Observed campers for signs of physical distress and provided aid if needed.
- Explained rules, regulations, and safety requirements of different activities to participants, in order to prevent injury.
- Protected safety of every person enjoying recreational activities in the ocean, by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health And School Counseling
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TNSkills
- Account evaluation
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Organization
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Good listener
- Good moral character
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Individual Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
- Member of the International Honor Society for Psychology.
Timeline
Mental Health Professional-Intern
Parkridge Valley Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Counselor-in-Training
Southern Adventist University
01.2023 - 05.2023
School Counselor Trainee
Southern Adventist University
01.2022 - Current
Academic Advisor
Southern Adventist University
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer Victim's Advocate
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
02.2021 - 05.2021
Camp Counselor
Anthony's Key Resort
06.2015 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health And School Counseling
Southern Adventist University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Southern Adventist University