June Contreras
Merced,California
Summary
Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. Takes pride in creating supportive environments and encouraging positive interactions. Proven professional and self-starter with excellent communication skills. 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
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling, Field Experience
Turlock Unified School District C.A.R. E. Program
Turlock, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Conducted group and individual counseling services with elementary students to meet social and emotional developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
School Counseling, Field Experience
Ceres Unified School District, Student Services
Ceres, CA
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for participants to initiate enrollment process for youth employment services
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming participants
- Administered career interest surveys and adult basic education assessments
- Instructed individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
Account Clerk III/Medical Claims Clerk II
Merced County Dept. Of Public Health
Merced, CA
03.1991 - 08.2015
- Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations
- Communicated with and interviewed others from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations
- Worked with vendors and management to resolve issues quickly
- Prioritized and organized work to meet established deadlines
- Examined documents for accuracy, legality and compliance with pertinent regulations
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data
- Maintained compliance with all established guidelines and legal requirements
- Input financial data and produced reports utilizing various software programs
- Tracked and documented expenses for budgetary purposes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Concentration in School Counseling
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Developmental Psychology Concentration
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2018
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Academic, Personal, and College & Career Counseling
- Social and Emotional Development
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- School Community Relations
- Trauma Informed and Culturally Sensitive
- Needs Assessments
- Community Resources and Referrals
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association member
Timeline
School Counseling, Field Experience
Turlock Unified School District C.A.R. E. Program
08.2020 - 05.2021
School Counseling, Field Experience
Ceres Unified School District, Student Services
06.2020 - 11.2020
Account Clerk III/Medical Claims Clerk II
Merced County Dept. Of Public Health
03.1991 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Education, Concentration in School Counseling
California State University - Stanislaus
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Developmental Psychology Concentration
California State University - Stanislaus
Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit - Expires 1/1/2022
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