Experienced School Counselor supporting various populations and a strong advocate for students in the LGBTQ+ and underserved communities, and students with disabilities. Parent of child with multiple disabilities and navigated through a journey of implementing services. Parent of a child from underserved populations with frequent conversations of social concerns in society. Dedicated, hardworking, and determined to support students. National Certified Counselor and Licensed Social Worker.
*Individual Counseling (anxiety, ADHD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family concerns, grades, goals, school avoidance)
*Group counseling (bereavement, anxiety, social skills)
*Created and facilitate Pride Alliance Club (PAC) (meetings, educate staff)
*Created and facilitate Cultural Connections Club (bring in presenters to discuss different cultures)
*504 plans (evaluate, develop, coordinate)
*Child Study Meetings (IEPS, GIEP, emotional support, learning disabilities)
*CARES team (Student Assistance Program, Children at Risk Educational System)
*Attendance meetings
*Gifted Screening (KBIT)
*Coordinate PSSA's (standardized testing)
*PBIS Committee (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports)
*Participate in regular teacher team meetings
*Facilitate parent meetings
*Coordinate with Children and Youth
*QPR (question, persuade, refer) suicidal ideation
*Test/schedule new students
*Support English Language Learners
*Program Planning/transitions year to year/scheduling
*Advocate for students (Child Study Team, teachers, parents, peers)
*Individual and group counseling
*Scheduling
*Conflict resolution
*Social skills
*Individual and group counseling
*Conflict resolution
*Large guidance presentations
*Social Skills
*Group and individual therapist for adults with mental health concerns
*Supervised workshop
*Individual therapist for consumers with a variety of mental health concerns
*Assisted residents with a low-income improve the quality of their lives
*Group and individual therapist for adults with a variety of mental health challenges
*Provided therapy to clients residing in the domestic violence shelter
*Coordinated the housing/bridge program
*Supervised interns
*Represented the agency on committees