DINEKE TARIN
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor with 25 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Trained in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Organ Mountain High School
08.2016 - 06.2024
- Implementation of a developmental and results-based counseling program that aligns with the American School Counseling Association National Model.
- Counselor for a diverse population providing services in the areas of academic development, personal/social development, and career development.
- Served as Scholarship/Financial Aide Coordinator and College Liaison.
Lead Transition Specialist
Albuquerque Public School District
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Career Counseling with a large population of students who participate in the Special Education Program.
- Established transition plans with a coordinated set of activities to assist students in movement from high school to post high school in the areas of employment, training/education, and independent living.
- Evaluated individual's abilities, interests, aptitudes, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, and professional resources.
- Trained and supported Transition Specialists across the District.
Head Counselor
Eldorado High School
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Implementation of a developmental and results-based counseling program that aligns with the American School Counseling Association National Model.
- Counselor for a diverse population providing services in the areas of academic development, personal/social development, and career development.
- Provided services and supports around suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
- Head counselor responsibilities: office management, liaison to other departments, etc.
Head Counselor
Moriarty High School
09.2004 - 07.2007
- Implementation of a developmental and results-based counseling program that aligns with the American School Counseling Association National Model.
- Counselor for a diverse population providing services in the areas of academic development, personal/social development, and career development.
- Served as Test Coordinator for all state standardized tests.
- Served as 504 and SAT Coordinator.
- Provided supervision for the Guidance Staff.
- Master scheduling responsibilities.
School Guidance Counselor
Manzano High School
10.2001 - 09.2004
- Implementation of a developmental and results-based counseling program that aligns with the American School Counseling Association National Model.
- Counselor for a diverse population providing services in the areas of academic development, personal/social development, and career development.
- Served as Test Coordinator responsible for the coordination of the ACT, SAT, PSAT, ASVAB, Accuplacer, and AP Exams.
School Guidance Counselor
Moriarty Elementary School
08.1999 - 10.2001
- Counselor for an at-risk elementary school
- Provided crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, family outreach, and classroom guidance and consultation.
Services Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Torrance County Domestic Violence Program
02.1998 - 06.1999
- Services Coordinator Supervisor for a county wide domestic violence program.
- Provided case management, to include crisis intervention, assessments and evaluations, treatment planning and ongoing treatment coordination.
- Provided countywide trainings on domestic violence.
Education
Course work in School Counseling -
University of New Mexico
12.1999
Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling and Guidance -
New Mexico State University
01.1998
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology -
University of New Mexico
05.1995
Skills
- Individual Counseling and Academic Guidance
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
- Student Advocacy
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
Organ Mountain High School
08.2016 - 06.2024
Lead Transition Specialist
Albuquerque Public School District
01.2013 - 08.2016
Head Counselor
Eldorado High School
07.2007 - 01.2013
Head Counselor
Moriarty High School
09.2004 - 07.2007
School Guidance Counselor
Manzano High School
10.2001 - 09.2004
School Guidance Counselor
Moriarty Elementary School
08.1999 - 10.2001
Services Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Torrance County Domestic Violence Program
02.1998 - 06.1999
Course work in School Counseling -
University of New Mexico
Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling and Guidance -
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology -
University of New Mexico
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