Jolene Vasquez
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Adept School Counselor, Educator and Clinical Mental Health Therapist offering 12 years of a variety of experience in teaching, early childhood development, school counseling, clinical mental health services, working with all age ranges in mental health care, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Experienced in working with attorneys, guardians and the court system to support individuals with disabilities. Experienced in using a multitude of assessments, data collection, professional reports, and software platforms/programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Provide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support to students in grades 6-8
- Provide individual counseling, facilitating group sessions, and leading classroom lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem, and study skills
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a supportive learning environment
- Assist students with academic planning, career exploration, and personal development, while also identifying and addressing mental health concerns
- Provide crisis intervention, helping students cope with family issues, bullying, and other difficult situations
- Ensure that students have the resources and guidance needed to succeed academically and personally
- Managed Food Pantry and Test Site Coordination
High School and Elementary School Counselor
Pecos Cyber Academy
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Provide remote academic, social, and emotional support to students enrolled in online or virtual learning environments
- Facilitate virtual group meetings, and lead webinars or lessons on social/emotional/academic success learning
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to monitor student progress and address any academic or behavioral concerns
- Assisted students and learning coaches navigate challenges related to online learning, personal development, and career exploration
- Provided guidance and support necessary for success, both academically and emotionally
Addictions Counselor
Albuquerque Health Services
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Mental Health services to assist patients to identify goals to achieve and work towards meeting them, utilizing treatment plans and person-centered therapy
- Provided coping skills and strategies to support recovery and quality of life, alongside the clinical doctor and nurse
General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher & School Counselor
Santa Fe Public Schools
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Developed, planned, and implemented curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for students
- Advised, tested and taught students in a variety of academic subjects
- Provided students receiving special education services with learning activities and experiences designed to help them reach their full potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth
- Developed and modified curriculum, prepared lessons/instructional materials to support students’ ability levels
- Worked with self-contained students, IEP teams, community agencies, families, and all stakeholders assigned, such as therapy providers and outside agencies
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Mesa Vista Wellness
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided mental health services to young adult and adult clients, with supervision, clinical workshops, and completed required supervision hours/meetings
Developmental Specialist & Family Services Coordinator
New Vistas
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Coordination of early intervention services, working with children and families to provide assessments, individual family plans, and provided developmental instruction through home visiting services
Education
MA - School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health
New Mexico Highlands University
12-2018
Special Education Certification - Special Education K-12
Santa Fe Community College
05-2015
BA - Elementary Education K-12
New Mexico Highlands University
05-2013
AA - Arts & General Studies
Santa Fe Community College
05-2006
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Individual and Family Support
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Mediation & Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Special/General Education
- Family Services
- Counseling & Therapy
- Academic Advisement
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Ethics & Responsibility
- Substance abuse awareness
- Group counseling
- Student advocacy
- Parent collaboration
- Study skills development
- Career guidance
- Academic advising
- Self-esteem building
- Mental health support
- Bullying prevention
- Special education support
- Problem solving techniques
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Individual counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- Career advising
- Peer counseling
- Relationship development
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Career development
- Therapy and counseling
- Time management
- Stress management
- Crisis intervention
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Mental health assessments
Certification
- National Board Certified Counselor
Affiliations
- New Mexico School Counselor Association Board - Middle School Vice President
Link: https://www.nmschoolcounselor.org/page-18083
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
High School and Elementary School Counselor
Pecos Cyber Academy
07.2021 - 07.2024
Addictions Counselor
Albuquerque Health Services
02.2021 - 04.2022
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Mesa Vista Wellness
02.2018 - 09.2018
Developmental Specialist & Family Services Coordinator
New Vistas
02.2017 - 05.2017
General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher & School Counselor
Santa Fe Public Schools
07.2012 - 07.2021
MA - School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health
New Mexico Highlands University
Special Education Certification - Special Education K-12
Santa Fe Community College
BA - Elementary Education K-12
New Mexico Highlands University
AA - Arts & General Studies
Santa Fe Community College
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