Genoveva Torres
SANTA ANA,CA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
02.2022 - Current
- Conduct individual and group counseling based on student and site needs
- Create and present classroom lessons aligned with site needs
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive and Recognized ASCA Model Program
- Participates in COST, IEP, 504s, parent-teacher conferences, and attendance team meetings
- College and Career Week Organization
- Diversity Awareness Day collaboration and organization
- Crisis Intervention and Emotional Support
- Coordinate with School Based Mental Health services to connect students with appropriate services and resources
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Utilize restorative practices to support student and staff needs
Expanded Learning Site Coordinator
Santa Ana Unified School District
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Develop, implement, and monitor expanded learning programming, including before and after-school programs and summer school.
- Manage budgets and resources for expanded learning opportunities.
- Coordinate with enrichment providers to create opportunities for all students enrolled in the programs.
- Collaborate with school staff, teachers, parents, and community partners.
- Maintain open communication with all stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness.
- Coordinate and conduct professional development for staff on supporting expanded learning.
- Ensure compliance with state standards for expanded learning.
School Counseling Intern
Santiago Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Create and implement elementary classroom lessons focusing on social-emotional development
- Participates in various site committees, including PBIS and COST
- Conducts safety/risk assessments and provides student and family support through crisis
- Support middle school with transitions and academic improvement plans
- College and Career Week development and organization, culminating with Career Day
- Diversity Awareness Event development and organization
- Elementary individual student counseling with social-emotional development and teacher collaboration
Education
Master of Arts - PPS Credential
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chicana And Chicano Studies, Spanish
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA06-2014
Skills
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Restorative Practice
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Organization and Collaboration
- ASCA model aligned
Websites
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the earning Recognized ASCA Model Program for an elementary school with no previous school counseling program.
- California Association of School Counselors, Presenter in 2023: "Empower Student Voices to Take Charge of Change Through Advisory Council Meetings"
- American School Counselor Association, Presenter 2025: "Elementary School College and Career Culture"
Certification
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention, 08/01/22
- Restorative Practice Training, 02/01/23
- Capturing Kids Hearts, 08/01/23
Membership
- ASCA
- CASC
Timeline
School Counselor
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
02.2022 - Current
Expanded Learning Site Coordinator
Santa Ana Unified School District
02.2020 - 02.2022
School Counseling Intern
Santiago Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - PPS Credential
Concordia University, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Chicana And Chicano Studies, Spanish
University of California
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