Leslie Cisneros
Sacramento,USA
Summary
Experienced with creating supportive environments for student growth. Utilizes counseling techniques to guide students through academic and personal challenges. Knowledge of implementing intervention strategies that promote student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and rapport-building.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students experiencing personal, social, or academic challenges.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted interventions to promote positive outcomes.
Spanish Interpreter
Angela's Interpreting Services
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided Spanish interpretation during in-home speech therapy sessions, physical therapy sessions, and child development sessions
- Provided Spanish interpretation during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Provided Spanish interpretation during Advocates Advisory Committee (AAC) meetings & trainings
- Provide Spanish interpretation for trainings provided by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
- Facilitated clear communication between providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
Lead Career Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Served as a liaison between academic and career technical training departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration for student success
- Maintained accurate records of all individual counseling sessions, tracking progress towards defined goals over time
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history
- Facilitated small group and individual counseling sessions related to stress management, personal issues, adjustment issues, retention, and behavior management
- Facilitated team meetings and trainings
- Conducted new hire training with new staff for their first two weeks
- Assisted Department Director as hiring manager, screened applicants, scheduled and facilitated interviews
- Assisted Manager and Director with correcting corporate and regional audit findings
Career Development Director
Career Systems Development Corporation
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised Career Development staff including CPP specialists, Academic Instructors, CTT Instructors, Scheduling, Disability Coordinator and Testing
- Planned, prepared and was responsible for operating within approved budgets
- Developed and updated Career Development Services Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, and Internal Operating Procedures
- Responsible to ensure that Department of Labor and Corporate assessment findings were in compliance
- Responsible to initiate and review student records, student files, student evaluations, case notes, forms and report accuracy
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations
Residential Living Manager
Career Systems Development Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised social development staff including residential supervisors, residential advisors, recreation, and counseling
- Planned, prepared and responsible for operating within approved budgets
- Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures and Internal Operating Procedures
- Developed new hire training and was responsible for conducting training orientations for new staff
- Responsible to ensure student accountability procedures were in compliance
- Responsible for preparing weekly staff schedules and dorm coverage
- Responsible to initiate and review student records, student files, student evaluations, case notes, forms, and report accuracy
- Provide guidance counseling, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention counseling
Career Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Met individually with students assigned to caseload at a minimum of once each month
- Participated in trainings related to youth development, mental health, and professional development
- Maintained accurate records of all individual counseling sessions, tracking progress towards defined goals over time
- Served as a liaison between academic and career technical training departments and the Career Center, fostering cross-functional collaboration for student success
- Facilitated small group and individual counseling sessions related to stress management, personal issues, adjustment issues, retention, and behavior management
Residential Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided guidance counseling, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention counseling
- Prepared reports, forms, annotated events in case notes through accurate documentation of daily observations of student's progress, performance, maintains student confidential residential personal record
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing
- Assisted residents in achieving personal goals by facilitating access to community resources and services
- Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies
Service-Learning Student Leader
CSU Monterey Bay (Service Learning Institute)
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked as a liaison between students, faculty, and Youth N.O.W
- Mentored and tutored high school and middle school students from Watsonville, CA
- Hosted orientations and trainings with service-learning students at CSU Monterey Bay
- Hosted classroom presentations about the Service-Learning Institute
- Ran background checks for service-learning students
- Organized service learners to different program sites within Youth N.O.W
Relief Staff
Community Human Services (Safe Passage)
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed nightly room checks and attended to the general safety and well-being of clients and facility
- Assisted residents with daily basic independent living skills including but not limited to cooking, cleaning, employment training, schoolwork, etc
- Ensured all residents abided curfew expectations
- Provided guidance counseling, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention counseling
- Assisted students in adjusting to center life by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and acting as a role model and mentor
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2018
Skills
- Mandated reporter certified
- Career & academic advising
- Individual & group counseling
- Substance abuse prevention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2025 - Current
Spanish Interpreter
Angela's Interpreting Services
05.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Career Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
12.2022 - 05.2024
Career Development Director
Career Systems Development Corporation
12.2021 - 12.2022
Residential Living Manager
Career Systems Development Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2021
Career Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
08.2019 - 08.2021
Residential Counselor
Career Systems Development Corporation
06.2018 - 07.2019
Service-Learning Student Leader
CSU Monterey Bay (Service Learning Institute)
07.2017 - 05.2018
Relief Staff
Community Human Services (Safe Passage)
08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California
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