Cassandra Elizabeth Luna
Oxnard,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Technician & Parent Facilitator (Extra Duty Assignment)
Pacifica High School
Oxnard, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Serve as liaison among families, staff, and counseling team.
- Organize events and newsletters, incorporating outreach initiatives for ELAC, DELAC, and special populations.
- Enhance student academic success by overseeing graduation requirement resources and counselor support systems.
- Oversee student records and promote parent engagement initiatives.
- Provided referrals to community agencies when needed.
- Advised parents about educational opportunities available for their children.
Wellness School Counselor Intern
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering
Oxnard, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Utilized person-centered techniques to counsel students in exploring mindfulness coping strategies that enhance well-being and foster mental health resiliency.
- Facilitated student progress by applying solution-focused therapy to improve academic outcomes.
- Conducted weekly meetings with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to address emotional stressors and academic performance
- Designated counselor for student support within after-school program.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations to facilitate school visitations and workshops.
- Orchestrated planning, coordination, and implementation of first-ever Wellness Fair.
- Conducted counseling group for coed 6th-8th graders focused on developing self-efficacy coping skills through wellness activities.
Academic School Counselor Intern
Pacifica High School
Oxnard, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with academic supervising counselor to design and structure student schedules within Master Schedule limitations.
- Supported matriculation initiatives for over 500 incoming 9th-grade students for next school year.
- Coordinated and led presentations for Senior Class Conferences and developed Senior Class resource list
- Aided in interpreting parent conferences encompassing 504 sessions, phone conferences, and SSTs.
- Supported scheduling efforts for student enrollment in credit-recovery courses.
- Coordinated and organized awards ceremonies to recognize student achievements.
- Provided individualized counseling to address academic, social, and emotional challenges faced by students.
- Delivered Tier 2 academic support for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Collaborated on high school graduation plan development to enhance educational outcomes.
Student Relations Technician (Temporary)
Vista Real Charter High School
Oxnard, CA
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Tracked ADA compliance, scheduled orientations, and audited student work for adherence to standards.
- Coordinated meetings and follow-ups to support at-risk students academically.
- Delivered tutoring and outreach services for English Learner (EL) students to enhance academic performance.
Behavior Technician Interventionist
STAR of CA
Ventura, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder, enhancing developmental progress.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Collected and documented behavioral data to track therapy effectiveness.
- Trained family members in ABA strategies to support skill reinforcement.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Education in School Counseling
California Lutheran University (CLU)
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI)
Camarillo, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- PowerPoint
- Google Software
Highlights
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Conference Presenter: Presented at CASC 2023 - 'Harvesting Opportunities to Support Your Students' College and Career Dreams'
- 3+ years coordinating school events (college & career, academic interventions, awards)
- Experienced in Tier 2 interventions, student outreach, and special populations
- Strong connections with community-based organizations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Canva, Google Workspace
Timeline
Wellness School Counselor Intern
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering
01.2024 - 05.2024
Academic School Counselor Intern
Pacifica High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Guidance Technician & Parent Facilitator (Extra Duty Assignment)
Pacifica High School
10.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician Interventionist
STAR of CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
Student Relations Technician (Temporary)
Vista Real Charter High School
04.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Masters of Education in School Counseling
California Lutheran University (CLU)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI)
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Oxnard College
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