Kimberly Tiscareno
Santa Ana,California
Summary
Equity-minded counselor and educator with experience in academic advising, instruction, and student success interventions. Currently serving as a Child Welfare and Attendance Social Worker, providing counseling, case management, and advocacy for diverse and historically underserved student populations. Holds a Master of Science in School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services (PPSC) and Child Welfare & Attendance credentials. Prepared to serve as an Assistant Professor/Counselor by supporting instruction, student learning outcomes, retention initiatives, and institutional collaboration within a community college setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare & Attendance Social Worker
Columbus Tustin Middle School
10.2024 - Current
- Provide counseling, advising, and case management services that support student engagement, persistence, and academic success
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans aligned with student learning and behavioral outcomes
- Collaborate with administrators, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support instructional goals and student success initiatives
- Apply equity-minded and trauma-informed approaches to support students from historically underserved backgrounds
- Facilitate solution-focused meetings with families to address barriers impacting access, participation, and achievement
- Maintain accurate documentation and data to inform interventions and support continuous improvementntions.
School Counseling Intern
Tustin High School
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported students in academic and personal development through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to create tailored intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide mental health awareness events and workshops.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify student challenges and provided appropriate resources.
- Provided academic, personal, and postsecondary counseling aligned with student learning outcomes and graduation goals.
- Supported instructional efforts through classroom guidance lessons and student success workshops.
- Assisted students with academic planning, goal setting, and transition readiness.
- Collaborated with counseling faculty and administrators to support student success and retention initiatives.
- Participated in data-informed discussions to improve counseling services and student outcomes.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hewes Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted students with individualized education plans to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to support student engagement in classroom activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators for effective instructional adjustments.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton01.2021
Skills
- Academic Advising, Counseling & Educational Planning
- Instruction & Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Student Persistence, Retention & Completion
- Equity-Minded & Trauma-Informed Practices
- Case Management & Student Advocacy
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- First-Generation & At-Promise Student Support
- Crisis Intervention & Referral
- Collaboration with Faculty, Staff & Administration
- Student Success Programs & Institutional Initiatives
- Documentation, Compliance & Data-Informed Practice
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPSC) Credential
- Child Welfare & Attendance Credential
Timeline
Child Welfare & Attendance Social Worker
Columbus Tustin Middle School
10.2024 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Tustin High School
06.2022 - 10.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hewes Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Science - School Counseling
Concordia University, Irvine