Andres Ochoa Rocha
Long Beach,CA
Summary
School Counselor and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with a track record of driving measurable academic improvements and fostering resilience among students. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, academic counseling, and developing comprehensive action plans. Skilled in innovative counseling techniques and collaborative approaches, ensuring seamless coordination between students, faculty, and support services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coach Intern
Long Beach City College
2024.01 - Current
- Provided comprehensive counseling on personal, transfer, and career matters.
Facilitated seamless college transition for 150+ dual enrollment students, addressing concerns and providing comprehensive counseling support. - Managed diverse caseload of 150+ middle and high school students, delivering personalized guidance on transfer, career, and academic pathways.
- Maintained meticulous records of student progress, course enrollments, and achievements, ensuring accurate tracking of academic journeys.
- Implemented multi-channel outreach strategies to engage and support students, fostering increased participation in dual enrollment programs.
Clinical Counseling Trainee
Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Conducted 30 comprehensive mental health assessments, developing tailored treatment plans under licensed supervision.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions, applying evidence-based techniques for client progress.
- Maintained confidential client records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide optimal care and support for clients.
- Handled crisis interventions, offering immediate support and referrals to necessary resources.
- Conducted initial intake assessments to identify clients' presenting concerns, mental health history, and treatment needs.
- Successfully managed a caseload of 20 clients, leading to a notable reduction in symptoms of depression among clients.
- Conducted client assessments using DSM-5 criteria to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and guide treatment planning.
School Counseling Intern
Sierra Preparatory Academy, Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Led a small group where 80% of students improved grades by over 5% before the next progress report.
- Provided crisis intervention, offering immediate support and connecting students with resources.
- Monitored student progress through detailed records and follow-up assessments, driving data-informed decisions.
- Developed and delivered workshops on attendance, mental health and suicide prevention, and academic success to families, enhancing family engagement and fostering collaborative relationships with the school community.
- Designed engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom lessons, to enhance social-emotional learning, college and career readiness, and academic success.
- Counseled 150+ students through academic and personal challenges, fostering growth and resilience in a dynamic educational environment.
- Developed and implemented targeted action plans that boosted student academic performance and career exploration, driving measurable improvements in attendance and behavior.
School Counseling Intern
Segerstrom High School, Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Assisted in ASCA RAMP documentation preparation, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
- Performed graduation checks for 250 students, verifying compliance with state and district standards.
- Case managed 75 students taking credit recovery courses to ensure completion of course and passing grade.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Provided empathetic guidance to students facing academic challenges, creating personalized action plans.
- Implemented individualized academic plans for students.
College Adviser
USC College Advising Corps
2021.04 - 2022.09
- Assisted 75% of senior class in completing FAFSA, recognized by California Student Aid Commission.
- Maintained data tracker for 950 seniors, monitoring college and financial aid application progress.
- Supported 750 students with college applications, including essays and deadline management.
- Provided interactive workshops to families on topics such as college systems and financial aid in both English and Spanish to promote higher education access.
- Designed interactive college application, financial aid, and career finding workshops, increasing student engagement and understanding of post-secondary options and requirements.
- Provided individual advising to support students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Chapman University
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
California State University, Long Beach
12.2020
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic modalities: CBT, MI, SFBT
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Academic counseling
- College and career counseling
- Restorative practices
- Conflict mediation
- Case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Family engagement
- Ethical and Legal Compliance
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Documentation and record keeping
- Data analysis, management, and reporting
Certifications and Training
- Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns
- PREPaRE (school safety and crisis intervention)
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in School
- Comprehensive School Threat Assessment
- Presenter at CA School Counselor Conference (2023)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Success Coach Intern
Long Beach City College
2024.01 - Current
Clinical Counseling Trainee
Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.08 - 2024.05
School Counseling Intern
Sierra Preparatory Academy, Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.08 - 2024.05
School Counseling Intern
Segerstrom High School, Santa Ana Unified School District
2023.06 - 2023.10
College Adviser
USC College Advising Corps
2021.04 - 2022.09
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
California State University, Long Beach
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