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
Ho una lunga esperienza in meccanica, più di 15 anni di pratica, nel mio paese, la Costa d'Avorio. Ero principalmente un meccanico di camion e anche di auto personali. Voglio continuare a fare questo lavoro qui in Italia. perché ho trascorso tutta la mia vita a fare questo lavoro e lo amo così tanto. at Sig. Mamadou BAKAYOKOHo una lunga esperienza in meccanica, più di 15 anni di pratica, nel mio paese, la Costa d'Avorio. Ero principalmente un meccanico di camion e anche di auto personali. Voglio continuare a fare questo lavoro qui in Italia. perché ho trascorso tutta la mia vita a fare questo lavoro e lo amo così tanto. at Sig. Mamadou BAKAYOKO
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<li>Skilled bricklayer; laid 6” and 8” 40’ block foundation; laid precast stone pavers on a historical church; laid stone pavers for a 60’ sidewalk; built scaffold for heights above 7’; removed swing stage from the 30th floor roof.</li>
<li>Mixed mortar and prepared materials for efficient bricklaying.</li>
<li>Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on job sites.</li>
<li>Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.</li>
<li>Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.</li>
<li>Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.</li>
</ul> at Phoenix Contractors<ul>
<li>Skilled bricklayer; laid 6” and 8” 40’ block foundation; laid precast stone pavers on a historical church; laid stone pavers for a 60’ sidewalk; built scaffold for heights above 7’; removed swing stage from the 30th floor roof.</li>
<li>Mixed mortar and prepared materials for efficient bricklaying.</li>
<li>Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on job sites.</li>
<li>Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.</li>
<li>Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.</li>
<li>Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.</li>
</ul> at Phoenix Contractors