Esmeralda Ariana Cruz
Colony High School
ONTARIO,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
Adaptable bilingual professional with extensive experience in emotional support and peer engagement. Known for promoting mental wellness through workshops and individualized coping strategies, ready to leverage skills to foster client growth and resilience.
Work History
Peer Counselor
1 Year 4 Months- Facilitated group discussions to promote mental wellness and peer engagement.
- Provided emotional support to peers navigating academic and personal challenges.
- Collaborated with school counselors to develop intervention strategies for students.
- Assisted in organizing workshops on stress management and study skills.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive student information.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance counseling techniques and methodologies.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care and treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors, resulting in better emotional well-being.
- Promoted a positive school environment through active participation in community events.
- Enhanced cultural competence by attending trainings on diversity issues within the mental health field.
- Empowered clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their thoughts and feelings.
- Supported clients' personal growth by facilitating workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, and stress management.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting counseling techniques as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Established boundaries with clients while maintaining empathy and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety of both the client and others involved in critical situations.
Education
High School Diploma
- Awarded California State Seal Of Biliteracy in Spanish
- Awarded Exceptional Achievement in Peer Counseling
- Awarded State Seal of Civic Engagement
- Honor Roll Fall and Spring Semester of 2026
- Completed AP course in Spanish Language and Culture
- Relevant Coursework: Peer Counselor, Field Worker (organizing events for Social Emotional Learning), Fundamentals of Restorative Practices Training, Restorative Student Leader Conflict Mediation Training, Suicide and Drug Abuse Training
- 3.5 GPA
- Peer Councilor Member
Skills
Substance abuse counseling
Peer mediation
Clear communication skills
Compassionate communication
Active listening
Team collaboration
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Attention to detail
Multicultural competence
Adaptability and flexibility
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Mental health support
Certification
- Peer Counseling Training - 1 Year
- Fundamentals of Restorative Practices Training - 8 Hours
- Certified Peer Counselor, Colony High School - 2 years
- Restorative Student Leader Conflict Mediation Training - 8 Hours
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Counselor
Colony High School
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Colony High School
High School Diploma
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