Diana C. Castro
Millbrae,CA
Summary
Passionate educator devoted to personal development. Focused on helping individuals manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Gifted at establishing strong rapport & identifying at risk clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Saint Vincent de Paul's Catherine Center
San Mateo , CA
09.2023 - Current
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversee administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
Academic Counselor
San Francisco State University
San Francisco , CA
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Counsel undeclared students who are exploring major options; in a one-to-one or group setting, provide academic, personal and career exploration and planning; set goals to ensure acceptance to desired major within 60 units/two-academic years.
- Effectively led small and large advising workshops for college students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic, sexual orientation and disability backgrounds.
RELIEF STAFF
Saint Vincent de Paul's Catherine Center
San Mateo, CA
09.2013 - 09.2023
- Maintained client confidentiality in all circumstances as required by professional ethics and legal requirements while enforcing program policies and procedures.
- Perform crisis intervention when necessary & notify on-call staff during emergency situations.
Advisor
San Jose State University Aspire TRIO Program
San Jose, CA
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Provide academic, career and personal counseling for low-income, first generation, and disabled college students.
- Maintained a caseload of 250 students and monitored their academic progress within the program via phone, email and face to face appointments.
- Coordinate and facilitate the First Year Experience/Orientation Program for incoming freshman students and transfer students.
Career Coach
San Jose State University Research Foundation In Custody Education
Services
San Jose, CA
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Addressed group and individual needs within a diverse group setting; fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Helped implement FAFSA workshop for male/female inmates at Elmwood Correctional facility.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Counseling, PPS Credential
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies & Social Science
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05.2011
Skills
- Bilingual
- Worked with diverse populations
- Microsoft Office
- Client Records Management
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Presented at the NACADA Regional 9 Conference on Tara Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth: Reframing the Narrative, Advising First Generation College Students (February 2023).
- Helped establish Counselor Education Graduate Organization for graduate counseling students at San Jose State University to provide networking opportunities practical experiences and a space to voice opinions (Fall 2016).
Certification
California Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
License Number: 15599
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
Timeline
Program Director
Saint Vincent de Paul's Catherine Center
09.2023 - Current
Academic Counselor
San Francisco State University
06.2022 - 09.2023
Career Coach
San Jose State University Research Foundation In Custody Education
Services
02.2017 - 05.2018
Advisor
San Jose State University Aspire TRIO Program
02.2016 - 08.2018
RELIEF STAFF
Saint Vincent de Paul's Catherine Center
09.2013 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - Education Counseling, PPS Credential
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Notre Dame De Namur University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies & Social Science
College of San Mateo