Emily Melendez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
A compassionate, empathetic mental health counselor trainee with supervised experience working with children, adolescents and adults using a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Demonstrates a passion for supporting the success for members of underserved populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Trainee
CCDS At Sacramento State
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted screeners and intake appointments to understand patient's needs and priorities in receiving care.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or search for resources available to them.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated weekly sessions with clients to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Engaged in collaboration with supervisor, as well as practicum group to discuss potential interventions, strategies, as well as furthered support.
First Grade Teacher's Aide
Diocese Of Annunciation
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted first grade teacher with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance. (i.e weekly reading groups)
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Prevention Education Intern
House Of Ruth
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed social interactions based on emotional support topics with high school and middle school students in the Los Angeles County area.
- Participated in community events on college campuses providing information based on services provided at House of Ruth.
- Conducted weekly presentations via Zoom to educate students regarding positive daily habits and healthy coping strategies.
- Taught students anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Co-facilitated a Psycho-Education group based on healthy relationships for middle school students.
- Developed and provided current resources to better administer presentations provided.
- Participated within the shelter team and engaged in daily routine activities.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Education - MCFC Specialization
CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, California05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California12.2021
Certification
- Psychological First Aide Training - 2024
- CPR Certification - 2023
- TF-CBT Certification - 2024
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association - Student Membership 2024
Timeline
Counseling Trainee
CCDS At Sacramento State
01.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher's Aide
Diocese Of Annunciation
01.2023 - Current
Prevention Education Intern
House Of Ruth
08.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Counseling Education - MCFC Specialization
CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
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