Angelina Peralez
Gilberts,Illinois
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
Summer School Counselor
U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Handled all delegated tasks, including enrolling students to classes and dropping students from classes.
- Return phone calls regarding summer school classes and enrollment to students.
- Helped students and parents with questions regarding failing grades and upcoming enrollment.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
Lead Counselor Substitute
U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Met with students to address attendance, grades and credits.
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
- Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
Paraeducator Cross Cat Bilingual SE
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
- Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
- Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
Summer School Counselor
U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Handled all delegated tasks, including enrolling students to classes and dropping students from classes.
- Return phone calls regarding summer school classes and enrollment to parents.
- Helped students and parents with questions regarding failing grades and upcoming enrollment.
Substitute Teacher
U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
School Counselor Intern
Canton Middle School
Streamwood, IL
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Encouraged students in educational and career planning workshops with peers.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Implemented and oversaw ST Math interventions of 60 plus students, which 70% of students had an increase in their math grades from 1st semester to 2nd semester.
- Participated in PBIS teams as Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Contacted students and parents during Distance Learning Education regarding attendance and support.
- Contacted parents for teacher conference night and became a liaison for Spanish speaking parents.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Renz Addiction Counseling Center
Elgin, IL
01.2008 - 07.2022
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
National Louis University Elgin
12.2020
Vocational Specialist Certificate: - Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling
Elgin Community College
2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Illinois At Chicago
2002
Associate of Science - Psychology
Elgin Community College
1999
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Culturally sensitive
- Active listening
- Skilled in building rapport
- Certified AODA Counselor, CADC
- Substance abuse treatments
- DSM-IV and V knowledge
Certification
School Counselor Certificate 181
Certified AODA Counselor (CADC) #27236
Professional Educator License # 2464391
Timeline
School Counselor
U-46 School District
07.2022 - Current
Summer School Counselor
U-46 School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Lead Counselor Substitute
U-46 School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
Paraeducator Cross Cat Bilingual SE
Larkin High School
08.2021 - 02.2022
Summer School Counselor
U-46 School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
U-46 School District
02.2021 - 05.2021
School Counselor Intern
Canton Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Substance Abuse Counselor
Renz Addiction Counseling Center
01.2008 - 07.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
National Louis University Elgin
Vocational Specialist Certificate: - Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling
Elgin Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Science - Psychology
Elgin Community College
School Counselor Certificate 181
Certified AODA Counselor (CADC) #27236
Professional Educator License # 2464391
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