Elizabeth Valencia
SAN JOSE,CA
Summary
Dedicated high school counselor with 4 years of experience working in a Catholic school setting. Committed to fostering a student-centered approach by providing individualized support services, targeted interventions, and comprehensive guidance to promote academic success and overall well-being. Skilled in building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff through collaboration, empathy, and effective communication. A team player who adapts to the diverse needs of students with care and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Presentation High School
San Jose, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 200+ students
- Provide individual academic counseling, crisis management, and mental health support
- Assist with the scheduling process, ensuring students meet all graduation requirements while aligning courses with personal and academic goals
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and school Dean to support student social/emotional and academic success
- Monitor student academic progress and implement interventions as needed
- Work with Learning Specialist on developing individualized personal learning plans
- Collaborate with College Counselors to ensure positive and successful experience for students
- Participate on Interventions Team to help identify students at-risk and appropriate interventions
- Participate on the Advisory Committee in helping to develop school wide SEL curriculum
- Communicate and provide referrals/resources to students and families, as needed
- Sophomore Advisory teacher
Summer Bridge Program/Counseling Project Intern
Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted individual virtual counseling with assigned cohort of students
- Developed professional knowledge of working with under-resourced students
- Participated in weekly professional development opportunities
- Collected and recorded student data
- Administered intake and outtake surveys to students and families
AVID Program Support Coordinator
Mountain View Los Altos High School District
Mountain View, CA
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Planned, organized, and attended business visits, college field trips, and Mock Career Fair
- Developed and coordinated internship opportunities
- Collaborated with principals, counselors, teachers, and students
- Supported AVID student recruitment
- Assisted with outreach to different organizations and businesses
- Collected and recorded AVID data for annual certification
- Advised students on college and career paths
Counselor Intern
Juvenile Hall Osborne School
San Jose, CA
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Requested and evaluated transcripts
- Monitored student graduation progress
- Provided career, academic, and social/emotional counseling services
- Supported teachers and administrators
Migrant Education Program Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara, CA
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Recruited, interviewed, and enrolled students and families
- Performed home visits and explained and interpreted program benefits and requirements
- Prepared and facilitated Parent Advisory Committee meetings
- Case Management
- College and career counseling; academic plans; transcript review
- Assessed the needs of families and referred when appropriate
- Worked, trained, and collaborated with the SCCOE on program policies and procedures
- Prepared and maintained a variety of records and reports at district and county levels
Victim Advocate
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office/Silicon Valley FACES
San Jose, CA
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Conducted client interviews and assisted with program application
- Educated victims and their families on the criminal justice system and victim rights
- Accompanied clients to court hearings and provided continuous case status updates
- Provided ongoing emotional support, crisis intervention, and direct counseling
- Maintained professional relationships with law enforcement, District Attorney’s, and CBOs
- Conducted outreach and presentations to partner agencies
Mental Health Specialist
Bill Wilson Center
San Jose, CA
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted intakes and assessments
- Created treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed therapist
- Provided counseling, behavior interventions, skill development, and case management
- Collaborated with clients, parents, and team members
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation
- Participated in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance training
Case Manager
San Jose Family Shelter
San Jose, CA
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted families in developing a detailed step-by-step plan
- Provided direct counseling and crisis intervention
- Maintained confidential case management
- Assisted with outreach events
Client Services Associate
Opportunity Fund
San Jose, CA
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Assisted during application, enrollment, and eligibility screening process
- Provided case management to ensure client completion of the program
- Conducted outreach and orientations
- Completed data entry for all program operations
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance, PPS and CWA
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology (Criminology), minor in Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2012
Associate of Arts - General Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA06.2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Advocacy and resources
- Multicultural competency
- Policy interpretation and adherence
- Collaboration and outreach
- Communication and leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Individual and family support
- Student Support Services
- College preparatory requirements
- Social-emotional learning
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Counselor
Presentation High School
08.2021 - Current
Summer Bridge Program/Counseling Project Intern
Palo Alto Unified School District
06.2020 - 08.2020
Counselor Intern
Juvenile Hall Osborne School
06.2019 - 09.2019
AVID Program Support Coordinator
Mountain View Los Altos High School District
09.2018 - 10.2019
Migrant Education Program Assistant
Santa Clara Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2018
Victim Advocate
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office/Silicon Valley FACES
08.2014 - 03.2017
Mental Health Specialist
Bill Wilson Center
10.2013 - 06.2014
Case Manager
San Jose Family Shelter
06.2013 - 11.2013
Client Services Associate
Opportunity Fund
11.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Sociology (Criminology), minor in Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Cabrillo College
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance, PPS and CWA
San Jose State University