Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Prefect Attendance Award
Timeline
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Francisco Guzman

Merced

Summary

Experienced counseling professional prepared for this role, bringing strong skills in conflict resolution, active listening, and emotional support. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving meaningful outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong adaptability and reliability ensure flexibility with changing needs while maintaining focus on client well-being and development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Counselor

West Care San Joaquin Valley Veterans
06.2023 - Current
  • Counsel military veterans on a bi-weekly basis and provide proper mental health support.
  • Assist staff at arriving at solutions to client challenges as they relate to mental health issues.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of mental health therapy.
  • Fill the role of supervisor of all staff when the Program Coordinator is out of the office.
  • Attend In-Person and Webinar Trainings.
  • Conduct In-Person and Webinar Trainings.
  • Attend community meeting pertaining to mental health services.
  • Communicate with other mental health services in the community.
  • Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency and state standards.
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of the company.
  • Served as an advocate for clients within the community, coordinating resources and referrals to support their goals effectively.
  • Collaborated with other professionals, such as teachers and social workers, for holistic care of clients'' needs.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by providing personalized, compassionate support to families in crisis.
  • Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.

Long-Term Substitute (History)

Merced Union High School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Instruct students on United States History and Advanced Placement United States History curriculum.
  • Develop lessons consistent with the U.S. History curriculum.
  • Grade assignments and provide feedback and results to students of their assignment.
  • Compile and analyze student data and make computations accurately.
  • Move around the classroom to assist students with their work.
  • Effectively operate computer equipment and other digital devices within the classroom.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and classified employees.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Substitute Teacher/Cohort Teacher

Merced Union High School District
02.2016 - 02.2023
  • Create an encouraging learning environment for students while teacher is absent.
  • Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Interact with, initiate and encourage students in any activities they are working on.
  • Translate lessons to Spanish speaking students so they can understand the questions to the lesson.
  • Communicate with students via zoom about assignments of the day.
  • Communicate with associate principal about class assignments.
  • Grade assignments on Google Classroom and import grades to a grading system.
  • Remind students of due dates and encourage them to perform their best through distant learning.
  • Develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the construction trades curriculum.
  • Proficient with PC and various operating software systems such as MS Word, Excel, Google Chrome and Zoom.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Math)

Merced Union High School District
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Become teacher of record for absent teacher.
  • Teach mathematic lessons to students on the white board.
  • Convey mathematic techniques to students to prepare them for testing, to achieve curriculum goals.
  • Develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with Math A and Math B (Algebra) curriculums.
  • Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times in and out of the classroom.
  • Provide one-on-one assistant for students struggling with the curriculum.
  • Use digital devices such as iPad and projector to teach math lessons to classes.
  • Provide feedback to students on areas that need improvement.
  • Translate mathematic lessons to Spanish speaking students so they are able to understand the math lessons.
  • Instruct teacher assistants with job duties, such as grading papers, helping students and printing papers.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.

Summer School Teacher

Merced Union High School District
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Interact with students daily via the internet to answer questions from students.
  • Encourage students to turn in assignments by due dates.
  • Grade assignments being turned in and give positive feedback.
  • Call parents to inform them of their child's progress in the class curriculums.
  • Communicate with administration and other staff members.
  • Attend required training to improve teaching skills and student learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements.
  • Provided individualized support for students, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.

Substitute Teacher

Chowchilla Union High School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular teacher is absent.
  • Provide instruction/assistance to an individual or small group of students or provide reinforce instruction.
  • Assist in overseeing student activities; monitor and maintain student behavior by established guidelines.
  • Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each student.
  • Interact and encourage students in any activities at present time.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Education

Doctor of Education - Education And Counseling Psychology

University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA
05-2027

Masters of Arts - Education in Curriculum And Instruction

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Brandman University
Modesto, CA
03-2014

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies

Merced College
Merced, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Substance abuse awareness

  • Multicultural competence

  • Suicide prevention

  • Mental health assessment

  • Grief counseling

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Multicultural counseling

  • Organizational skills

  • Effective communication

  • Team collaboration

  • Decision-making

  • Self motivation

  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of two in the development of webinar presentations.
  • Achieved teaching suicide prevention to all employees by introducing the SafeTalk presentation.
  • Supervised team of five staff members.
  • Attend out of state trainings and teach material to all staff.


Prefect Attendance Award

Attendance at work means that I have the privilege of helping those I serve and it is because of that mindset I have earned two perfect attendance awards. 

Timeline

Family Counselor

West Care San Joaquin Valley Veterans
06.2023 - Current

Long-Term Substitute (History)

Merced Union High School District
02.2023 - 06.2023

Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Math)

Merced Union High School District
01.2020 - 01.2020

Summer School Teacher

Merced Union High School District
06.2017 - 07.2017

Substitute Teacher/Cohort Teacher

Merced Union High School District
02.2016 - 02.2023

Substitute Teacher

Chowchilla Union High School District
08.2015 - 05.2017

Doctor of Education - Education And Counseling Psychology

University of The Pacific

Masters of Arts - Education in Curriculum And Instruction

California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Brandman University

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies

Merced College

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