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KRISTINA DIMOND

Carlsbad,CA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

La Costa Heights, Mission Estancia, Olivenhain K-6

Encinitas Union School District / Stepping Stones
Encinitas, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual and group counseling for 600+ students across three schools, offering daily walk-in support for immediate needs.
  • Develop and implement SEL lessons aligned with the ASCA model, resulting in improved classroom behavior and emotional regulation.
  • Facilitate restorative justice sessions to resolve peer conflicts, promote accountability, and strengthen school culture.
  • Organize annual career days using Naviance and community speakers, exposing students to diverse college and career pathways.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to build consistent support systems, increasing family engagement and student buy-in.

San Juan Hills High School Counselor

San Juan Capistrano Union School District / Stepping Stones
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Developed and facilitated academic, career, and social-emotional workshops for students, focusing on college readiness, graduation requirements, and post-secondary opportunities.
  • Delivered evidence based social-emotional learning strategies that strengthened students coping and interpersonal skills.
  • Designed and facilitated academic, career, and social-emotional workshops tailored to the needs of students.
  • Improved student academic performance by guiding SMART Goal development, resulting in measurable grade increases.
  • Supported students with 504/IEP accommodations by providing individualized strategies to enhance success.
  • Provided individual counseling to students, addressing academic and personal challenges.

Middle School Counselor

Marco Forster Middle School - Stepping Stones
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Facilitated workshops on executive functioning, stress management, and independent living skills to prepare students for academic success.
  • Provided individual and group counseling on self-regulation, resilience, coping strategies, and restorative practices.
  • Designed and taught guidance lessons on empathy, mindfulness, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships.
  • Supported students with course registration and elective exploration, ensuring smooth transitions and access to opportunities.
  • Collaborated regularly with teachers and families to build strong home–school connections and reinforce student success.
  • Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support students' emotional and academic development.
  • Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and resilience.

Education

Master of Arts - Pupil Personnel Services

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
01.2021

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • ASCA College Admissions Specialist -2025
  • ASCA National Model Specialist -2025

Timeline

La Costa Heights, Mission Estancia, Olivenhain K-6

Encinitas Union School District / Stepping Stones
01.2022 - Current

San Juan Hills High School Counselor

San Juan Capistrano Union School District / Stepping Stones
08.2021 - 03.2022

Middle School Counselor

Marco Forster Middle School - Stepping Stones
08.2021 - 03.2022

Master of Arts - Pupil Personnel Services

Point Loma Nazarene University
KRISTINA DIMOND