Khristoffer Sison
School Counselor
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Animo Venice Charter High School
Venice, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed caseload of Freshmen and Juniors to provide early intervention support to improve their academics to stay within graduation requirements.
- Worked with students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Reviewed and discussed students' interests, and post-secondary aspirations, and educational goals.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Collaborated with school staff to plan and promote college, career, and employment-related programs and events such as college exploration presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Facilitated meetings and consulted with students, parents, teachers and other school personnel to assist in meeting the needs of all students.
- Established and maintained cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, parents, coworkers, and outside public resources.
Practicum Intern
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Observed supervisor perform his duties as a school counselor.
- Observed students during classroom sessions.
- Participated in emergency safety drills, and whole faculty/
department meetings. - Unfortunately, my practicum was cut short due to COVID-19 shutting down school districts nationwide in March of 2020.
Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Learning Network
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted behavior analysts and program supervisors by providing direct care and implementing behavior reduction programs and skill acquisition treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS).
- Assisted clients with day to day activities, monitor their behavior, record and collect data on patients' progress, and communicate with clients whether it be at home, school, community, and center settings.
- Maintained open communication regarding cases with program supervisor.
- Encouraged clients to develop skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Observed, recorded, and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment by collecting accurate data.
Education
Master of Arts - Education in School Counseling With PPS Credential
Alliant International University
Los Angeles, CA 01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social and Behavioral Science
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA 07.2009 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Data-Driven Decision Making
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Student Counseling
Academic Advisement
College/Career Planning and Guidance
Software/Technological Expertise
Mental Health Counseling
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Animo Venice Charter High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Practicum Intern
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
02.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Education in School Counseling With PPS Credential
Alliant International University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Learning Network
07.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social and Behavioral Science
Los Angeles Harbor College
07.2009 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
08.2005 - 06.2009