Based on over thirty years of experience working at the school site, district and county levels, I feel as though I am uniquely qualified to work with children, youth and families from a wide age and ability range. I am a youth and family advocate that provides every individual the opportunity to be successful. I have strong instructional and behavioral skills. Assisting children and youth and their families in being successful is my greatest passion and privilege.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Coordinated School Health Programs
San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
San Bernardino, CA
05.2004 - 04.2018
Monitored and implemented the terms of multiple federal, state and local grants
Provided Positive Youth Development opportunities for students through assemblies, youth conferences and leadership camps
Provided articulation between schools and agencies in order to maximize service delivery models
Created a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students and their families with specific identified needs in the area Social/Emotional Learning, Behavior and Academic Growth
Acted as the liaison between San Bernardino County school districts and the Departments of Behavioral, Public Health and other local agencies for site-based services
Served as an active member of the San Bernardino Countywide Vision and Health in All Policies work groups
Provided local and statewide Professional Learning Opportunities in the area of Student Assistance Programs, Bullying Prevention/Intervention Programs, Bridges Out of Poverty workshops, Coordinated School Health trainings, and the Forty Developmental Assets workshops
Provided multiple agency trainings to facilitate greater understanding of the community we all serve in order to maximize resources and eliminate duplication of services
Created and facilitated the annual Southern Region California Student Wellness Conference
School Counselor
San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.1994 - 12.1997
Monitored student attendance by providing check-in and support services to students and families who needed additional assistance
Participated on the School Student Attendance Review Board and the Family Support Team
Provided tier II supports to students who needed additional assistance
Provided trainings and workshops for the Family Engagement Program
Served on the school site Leadership Team
Served on the district Crisis Response Team
Promoted the National Standards for School Counselors
Student Assistance Programs, Program Specialist
San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.1994 - 04.2004
Monitored and implemented the terms of multiple federal, state and local grants
Provided Positive Youth Development opportunities for students through assemblies, youth conferences, and leadership camps
Provided articulation between schools and agencies in order to maximize service delivery models
Created a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students and families with specific identified needs in the areas of Social/Emotional Learning, Behavior and Academic Growth
Lead the district Coordinated School Health (CSH) workgroup
Created and implemented the PeaceBuilders Games for grades K-6
Lead Student Assistance Programs trainings for district staff members
Provided technical support and trainings for school counselors in promotion of the National Counseling Standards
Participated in the planning and implementation of the District Parent Resource Center
Collaborated with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Coordinated School Health Programs in offering trainings. workshops, and Positive Youth Development opportunities for both students and staff members throughout the county
School Counselor
Pasco County School District
Zephyrhills, FL
08.1989 - 06.1994
Monitored student attendance by providing check-in and support services to students and families who needed additional assistance
Participated on the school Student Attendance Review Board and the Family Support Team
Provided classroom Social/Emotional Learning
Provided Tier II supports to students who needed additional services in the area of Social/Emotional Learning
Provided trainings and workshops for the Family Engagement Program
Served on the school Leadership Team
Served on the district Crisis Response Team
Promoted the National Standards for School Counselors
Media Specialist
Hillsborough County School District
Tampa, FL
08.1987 - 05.1989
Responsible for overseeing daily operations to meet patron needs
Created lessons for students and staff for research required for lessons and projects
Monitored and was responsible for $23,000 budget
Presented effective study skills to students in order access materials
Organized library resources to be easily accessed
Evaluated library inventory and placed orders
Identified technology needs and made recommendations
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
12.2003
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Educational Instruction
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
12.1985
Skills
Certified Forty Developmental Assets Trainer
Certified Student Assistance Programs Trainer
Coordinated School Health Trainer
Certified Understanding the Culture of Poverty Trainer
Paraprofessional, Special Education at San Bernardino County Superintendent Of SchoolsParaprofessional, Special Education at San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
Preschool Teacher Associate at San Bernardino County Superintendent of SchoolsPreschool Teacher Associate at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools