EDUARDO BENJAMIN AREVALO
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Hardworking counselor and educator bringing over 10 years of experience providing support services to a diverse population of K-12 to university students. Successfully implemented individualized treatment plans, leading to significant improvements in student well-being. Highly collaborative team player who is adaptable and prides himself in his results-driven approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DIS Counselor
Cross Country Education
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Awarded Provider of the Year 2024
- Counseling services provided to multiple schools: Alliance Marine - Innovation and Technology Complex, Ararat Charter School, Fenton STEM Academy, Fenton Charter Leadership Academy, New Horizons Charter Academy, Central Juvenile Hall, Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, Valley International Preparatory High School
- Counsel and advise incarcerated middle and high school students
- Created Grief Support Group for elementary and middle school students to support school need
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors/school psychologists to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
- Provided individual counseling services students with adjustment issues
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Analyzed student assessment data to determine next steps.
- Communicated with families to solicit input and share student social and academic progress
- Monitored student achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals
- Kept caseload in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Managed a caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings
- Provided school-based counseling services for entire schools
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address student needs
- Provided crisis intervention support, maintaining a safe environment for students
Senior Community Director
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Develop and implement unique and engaging activities for residents
- Build relationships with residents, families and community
- Oversee 4 residential buildings that housed diverse population of over 600 students
- Train and oversee development of professional staff member
- Supervise team of 20 resident advisors
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities
- Recruit, interview and hire staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team
- Coordinate individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently· Develop and implement unique and engaging activities for residents
- Maintain student records and confidential information
- Oversaw facilities maintenance and repairs to improve resident quality of life
Community Director
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised, trained and developed team of 6 Resident Advisors including coaching and evaluating staff regularly through 1:1 individualized meetings
- Served on 24 hour on-call crisis response
- Student Conduct officer
- Oversaw COVID testing process for +2000 residents
- Organized and executed recruitment process for team of 72 resident advisors
- Counsel & advised students in distress
Assistant Community Director
California State University, Northridge
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Advised cohort of Park Council Directors as part of Residence Halls Association
- Founded Hombres Redefined (An affinity group for Latino Men in Student Housing)
- Oversaw, coordinated, and facilitated bi-weekly innovative programming and events
- Co-supervised, trained and developed team of 14 Resident Advisors including coaching and evaluating staff regularly through 1:1 individualized meetings
- Served on 24 hour on-call crisis response (Title IX, mental health, student conduct, medical emergencies, etc.) for up to 3500 students
- Facilitated discussions for Oppression Reduction week in training
- Student Conduct Officer o Facilitated mediations among students
- Held investigative meetings regarding policy violations and sanctioning
- Counsel & advised students in distressed situations
- Collaborated with on campus partners in support of student success
- Served in multiple cross-departmental committees such as: On-Campus Student Employment, Student Leader Recruitment & Development, Staff Operations
- Planned and coordinated extensive trainings for 120 students
- Served on committees to coordinate outreach & recruitment and evaluation of student leader programs
- Program & Event Planning
- Conducted innovative virtual programming for students and staff
- Managed budget for programmatic events for staff of 14
College Counseling Intern
PUC CALS Charter Middle School & Early College High School
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Academically advised middle and high school students
- Created individualized learning plans with each student in support of their SMART goals
- Counsel and advised students in distress
- Worked with parents in support of students' goals and personal development
- Orchestrated workshops to promote and complete college and scholarship applications (UC, CSU, CommonApp), FAFSA, Dream Act
- Secured and promoted community service opportunities for students and staff
- Spearheaded professional development workshops (Resume Building, Work Permits, Careers, Internships)
- Advocated for and supported students with accommodations (IEPs & 504s)
- Facilitated informative classrooms presentations (A-G Requirements, Stress Management, Time Management)
- Accomplished 1000+ hours of interning
Peer Advisor Mentor
Advising Resource Center/EOP
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Advised first year undecided students at CSUN
- Collaborated with team of 12 peer advisor mentors in scheduling and documenting all student interactions
- Facilitated explore workshops for students to prepare them in navigating university and accessing resources at CSUN
- Mentored multiple University 100 courses
- Prepared classroom presentations
- Held workshops for EOP Transitional Programs
- Inputted annual data for over 1000 students
- Counsel and advised students in distress
- Facilitated intervention meetings for students on academic probation
- Managed schedule of 1:1 appointments with caseload of diverse population of first year undecided students
Education
Professional Certificate - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA04-2022
Master of Science - Counseling, School Counseling
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2016
Skills
- Technological Skills: Microsoft Office 365, Windows Client, Zoom, Maxient, Roompact, SOLAR, Starrez, PeopleSoft, PowerSchoool Application System, Active Directory, Naviance, Welligent, Microsoft Teams
- Soft Skills: Group Facilitation, Performance Assessment, Conflict Resolution, Administrative Leadership, Community Events, Effective Planning, Community Outreach Programs, Community Development, Staff Training & Education, Support & Access Services, Employee Motivation and Guidance, Terms Explanation and Enforcement
Timeline
DIS Counselor
Cross Country Education
01.2023 - Current
Senior Community Director
California State University, Northridge
06.2022 - 01.2023
Community Director
California State University, Northridge
11.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Community Director
California State University, Northridge
04.2019 - 11.2021
College Counseling Intern
PUC CALS Charter Middle School & Early College High School
03.2017 - 06.2018
Peer Advisor Mentor
Advising Resource Center/EOP
01.2014 - 07.2016
Professional Certificate - Cybersecurity
California State University - Long Beach
Master of Science - Counseling, School Counseling
California State University - Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge