John Risenhoover
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Recent Educational Counseling Graduate with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and data analysis skills aspiring to promote student success, equity, and access. Detail-oriented and strives to deliver comprehensive, culturally responsive counseling and advising to all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACADEMIC COUNSELING INTERN
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Academic advising of Guided Pathways and General Education requirements
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
- Developed and Presented Student Success, Financial Aid, Job Skills and Health and Related Sciences Workshops
- New student enrollment and course registration assistance
- Designed Course Registration and Enrollment Date Flyers to support new and returning students
- Cranium Cafe/ConexEd and Oracle PeopleSoft Student Information System navigation
- Gathered Data of Student End of Meeting Response Surveys and analyzed findings to improve Counseling Department goals
- Telephone and email outreach to students and faculty
- Performing other duties as assigned
LEAD TEACHER
Learning Care Group, Childtime of Brea
Brea, CA
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
La Habra City School District
La Habra, CA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Advocated for students by attending IEP meetings and communicating with outside agencies as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including suicide prevention techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to meet the needs of individual students.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Facilitated conflict mediation and restorative practices.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
Tustin High School District
Tustin, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in accordance with school policies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students exhibiting disruptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and community organizations to ensure student success.
- Organized college fairs and other events related to post-secondary planning for high school students.
- Maintained accurate records of all counseling sessions including notes about student progress.
- Developed resources such as brochures, handouts, flyers., regarding mental health issues or post-secondary planning options.
- Utilized data analysis software to track student outcomes over time.
PROGRAM STAFF FACILITATOR
YMCA Camp Oakes
Big Bear, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured safety of children while at summer camp
- Facilitated various programs
- Adapted to needs of campers and staff
- Engaged with diverse groups of children from various cities served by the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, and adults with disabilities from the Easterseals organization
Education
Master of Science in Educational Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Concentration: Social Justice in Higher Education
University of La Verne
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Minors in Psychology And Adolescent Development -
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cultural Competency and Sensitivity
- Positive Attitude
- Project Design and Development
- Confidential Services
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
Professional Membership
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education)
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Career Development Specialist (American School Counselor Association)
- California Community Colleges Trainings:
- Dual Enrollment
- Extended Opportunities and Program Services Overview and resources
- Disabled Students Programs and Services Overview and resources
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
La Habra City School District
10.2023 - 12.2023
ACADEMIC COUNSELING INTERN
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2023 - Current
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN
Tustin High School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
LEAD TEACHER
Learning Care Group, Childtime of Brea
09.2021 - 03.2024
PROGRAM STAFF FACILITATOR
YMCA Camp Oakes
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science in Educational Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Concentration: Social Justice in Higher Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Minors in Psychology And Adolescent Development -
California State University, Fullerton
- Career Development Specialist (American School Counselor Association)
- California Community Colleges Trainings:
- Dual Enrollment
- Extended Opportunities and Program Services Overview and resources
- Disabled Students Programs and Services Overview and resources
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