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KYO KEVIN KOO

La Mirada,CA

Summary

Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 3-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and academic coaching as well as planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with students and parents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

DIS & General Education Mental Health Counselor

Cross Country Education
09.2021 - Current
  • Led counseling group to discuss topics such as suicide prevention awareness, peer pressure, eating disorders, and relationship issues.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans especially with students with IEP.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health staff and admins.
  • Maintained caseload of more than 50 students especially in Special Education curriculum.

Just Keep Livin' (JKL) Instructor

Animo South Los Angeles
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written, oral, and physical assignments.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices towards positive mental health.
  • Organized physical activities and numerous field-trips.

Behavior Interventionist

Sage Behavior Services
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Trained teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.


Sales Representative

Shinhan Diamond America Inc.
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Academy Front Desk and Proctor

Elite Educational Institute
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
  • Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
  • Troubleshot issues with computer-based examinations.


Teaching Assistant

Joe A. Gonzales Elementary School
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Volunteered as a teaching assistant to Susan Dorsz

Education

Master of Education in School Counseling & PPSC -

University of Southern California
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -

University of Riverside
06.2017

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in Korean and English
  • Proficiency in PowerSchool, Welligent, SEIS, and Aeries
  • Certified in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Training
  • Certified College Admission Specialist
  • Certified School Counselor Data Specialist
  • Certified in CPR and First Aid

Recognition

  • Initiated in Kappa Delta Pi - Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter at USC
  • School Counseling Master's Program Student Ambassador for USC Rossier

Timeline

Just Keep Livin' (JKL) Instructor

Animo South Los Angeles
09.2022 - 06.2024

DIS & General Education Mental Health Counselor

Cross Country Education
09.2021 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Sage Behavior Services
01.2020 - 09.2020

Sales Representative

Shinhan Diamond America Inc.
04.2018 - 09.2019

Academy Front Desk and Proctor

Elite Educational Institute
06.2014 - 01.2015

Teaching Assistant

Joe A. Gonzales Elementary School
09.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Education in School Counseling & PPSC -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -

University of Riverside

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