Kelley Beach
Blanco,Texas
Summary
Results-oriented professional offering a history of positive outcomes fostered through effective communication, resource development, and successful strategic planning. Ability to build dynamic relationships including effective team-driven efforts. Brings 32 years of Counseling experience, Strategic Academic Planning, Program Development, and Instruction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Tenured Counseling/Faculty (Emeritus)
Victor Valley College
08.2003 - 12.2022
- Individual counseling specific to strategic academic counseling resulting in college admission and degree completion
- Directed counseling specific to Guided Pathways in multiple academic areas
- Developed programs and pathways specific to program criteria, ie State Fire Marshall Law Enforcement and EMS certification requirements
- College-wide liaison for Guided Pathway development to include educational partners in middle and high school districts
- Developed vocational pathways designed for direct employment upon completion of short-term training programs
- Faculty Mentor and Tenure Advisor
- Curriculum Development and Instruction ~ Career and Life Planning, First-Year Experience
- Community outreach and program development specific to community needs and demands.
Transfer Center Director/Faculty Member
Barstow College
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Program development designed to enhance the college student transfer process from community college to university
- Provided academic, career and personal counseling to a diverse student population
- Served as the Articulation Officer which required the development of agreements between the college and universities as well as high school to college
- This required significant outreach leading to the enhancement of community relations specific to resources, wrap around services and public relations.
Counselor
Shogren Careers; High Desert Rehabilitation
06.1992 - 08.2001
- Counseled individuals with disabilities specific to transitional challenges, career readiness, vocational interests and ability to benefit from services provided due to work related injury
- Ergonomic assessment, evaluation and recommendation specific to clients work environment
- Conferred with medical professionals, legal professionals, insurance professionals and employers regarding eligibility and feasibility of services
- Responsible for fiscal recommendations and management of expenditures
- Client Advocacy.
District Administrator
Aspira Foster & Family Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Responsible for the supervision and management of the District Office to ensure compliance of regulations established by the Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing
- Clinical assessment of children between the ages of birth to seventeen years to determine benefit of therapeutic foster care services
- Supervised Social Work staff regarding interventions, wrap around services, behavior modification and the coordination of community resources and professionals
- Conducted workshops specific to positive parenting skills, effective communications, and facilitated group support meetings
- Coordinated and developed programs with the Juvenile Probation Department
- Prepared and maintained annual budget.
Counselor/Clinical Coordinator
Neurological Center of Apple Valley
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Coordinated clinical services on behalf of traumatic brain injured patients
- Provided family counseling
- Provided crisis intervention
- Coordinated neuropsychologists, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and social workers to ensure patients received maximum medical services
- Managed funding services and prepared monthly case management reports outlining patients progress, needs and discharge outcomes.
Counselor
Inland Regional Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Provided counseling services to families with children with disabilities
- Counseling services included adjustment, transition, grief, loss, crisis intervention
- Developed Individual Program Plans and documented progress
- Coordinated with schools and community liaisons specific to Individualized Education Plans, progress, and wrap around services
- Investigated and reported special incidents
- Liaison to residential facilities and advocated on behalf of the child regarding educational and inclusion rights
- Coordinated assessments to include medical, educational, psychological, and other as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with a concentration in Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.1989
Skills
- Strategic Academic Planning resulting in successful college admissions
- Career Counseling
- Personal Counseling
- Proven Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Faculty Emeritus - Victor Valley College
- Highest Honors Designation
Timeline
Tenured Counseling/Faculty (Emeritus)
Victor Valley College
08.2003 - 12.2022
Transfer Center Director/Faculty Member
Barstow College
08.2001 - 08.2003
District Administrator
Aspira Foster & Family Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
Counselor/Clinical Coordinator
Neurological Center of Apple Valley
01.1993 - 01.1994
Counselor
Shogren Careers; High Desert Rehabilitation
06.1992 - 08.2001
Counselor
Inland Regional Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
California State University San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies with a concentration in Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
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