LISA GONZALES
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
PPS Credential #190066616
School Counselor with 20+ years of experience in education providing guidance to students regarding college and career development, academic achievement, social behavior, and mental health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated an ASCA National Model aligned school counseling program in the areas of academic, career and social/emotional development
- Abided by the ASCA Ethical Standards for Professional School Counseling
- Pursued professional growth and participate in local, state, and national school counseling related conferences and workshops.
- Utilized technology and data-based systems to make decisions regarding the school counseling program.
- Used data to develop strategies for closing the achievement gap and implement intentional school counseling activities.
- Met with students individually to review academic progress and and relatable counseling services depending on student need.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, registration, and graduation progress. .
- Provide students with information regarding summer programs and admission requirements for post-graduation studies.
- Access and analyze student data in relation to academic achievement and college readiness.
- Consulted and collaborated with school personnel on Student Support Teams such as ASP, MAP, Wellness, Campus Ministry, etc.
- Evaluated student data for appropriate student placement in intervention programs (e.g. support classes, remediation, summer school, and wellness support).
- Collaborated with school personnel to facilitate smooth transitions from middle school to high school and high school to the world of college and career.
- Established a planning calendar for school counseling program activities.
- Used the majority of time providing direct services through the school counseling curriculum, individual student planning, and preventive and responsive services with remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate, prevention-oriented classroom lessons and group activities including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, school connectedness and resiliency skills for all students.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate, intervention-oriented individual and small group activities for students who are most in need as indicated by risk factors (e.g. poor attendance, social/emotional issues, stress/anxiety, home issues, substance abuse, anger/self-control issues, bullying, and school safety).
- Informed students and their parents of appropriate school and community resources.
- Communicated, established, and maintain effective relationships with administrators, teachers, school staff, students and parents through activities such as parent/ teacher/student conferences, serving on committees and observing students in the classroom.
- Collaborated with students and parents in creating a 4 Year Plan.
- Monitored student progress utilizing data, making a direct distinct connection to the academic, career and social/emotional success of all students.
- Conducted a cumulative records review for all new, transitioning, or at-risk students to determine appropriate course selection and program services.
- Guided students in the development of their post-secondary educational and/or career goals through the teaching and/or supervision of career development activities.
- Informed students and parents regarding practice ACT/SAT testing and financial aid.
- Discussed test results with students and parents and their implications for educational and career planning.
Intervention Counselor
Chino Valley Unified School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided small group and individual behavioral and social emotional counseling based on multi-tiered system of support (Tier 1-3).
- Implemented all components of MTSSB program with fidelity according to measures identified by SWPBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI).
- Evaluated student data for appropriate student placement in intervention programs.
- Collected and submitted both qualitative and quantitative data for every counseling activity and/or intervention delivered.
- Created measurable goals for students receiving counseling services based on student needs and present levels of performance.
- Observed and monitored student behavior and responses to interventions.
- Referred students and make recommendations for ongoing counseling services. Collaborated and communicated with school staff and parents regarding behavioral and social emotional concerns for students.
- Conducted observations of students in order to help determine needs and/or help assure generalization of skills learned during counseling sessions.
- Implemented classroom PBIS practices and lessons.
- Participated in Student Study Team and Individualized Education Program meetings.
- Collaborated with community agencies and refer students and families to appropriate community resources as needed.
- Performed student intake and threat assessments to determine appropriate course of action.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by district procedures.
- Maintained accurate and up to date student case records.
- Performed other related duties as assigned, consistent with goals and objectives of this position.
- Assisted in creating individualized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
Substitute School Counselor
Newport Mesa Unified School District
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, registration, and career planning.
- Counseled with assigned students and assists in the formation of satisfactory academic progress. Counseled and provided student with information regarding summer programs and admission requirements for post-graduation studies.
- Access and analyze student data in relation to academic achievement and college readiness.
- Access and analyze data to place students in appropriate intervention programs including companion classes, summer school, and credit recovery classes.
- Assist with student interventions and in resolving student welfare and attendance problems.
- Utilized school program systems e.g., AERIES, Edgenuity, APEX, Synergy, SEIS, etc.
- Knowledgeable of graduation and A-G Requirements.
- Knowledgeable of NCAA requirements and eligibility.
- Assist students in exploring post-secondary career options through enrollment in CTE pathways Establish, maintain, and monitor variety of files and records pertaining to student counseling, guidance, and related matters.
- Counseled and conferred with parents, school personnel, and members of various youth serving agencies in developing alternative solutions to student educational, social, and emotional concerns.
- Coordinate and facilitate Student Study Team meetings. Responsible for student schedule changes and monitoring progress towards promotion and graduation, including transcript evaluations.
- Responsible for delivering accurate and relevant information concerning post-secondary options to students and parents.
- Responsible for letters of recommendation and completing other college and scholarship-related paperwork.
- Organized college tours and school visits for graduating students.
- Assists in planning, development, and implementation of master student program calendars.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations to facilitate access to additional resources.
School Counselor
Total Education Solutions Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, and administration.
- Perform individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities to students
- Review and discuss students' academic concerns, interests, and educational goals
- Maintain multiple student records across multiple technological formats
- Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans
- Differentiate services based on student needs and present levels
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress
- Create goals that are measurable and observable
- Act as liaison and coordinate information, data, and findings from other agencies
- Review student records, organize information, and determine counseling strategies
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies and employ existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
- Guide students through evaluating career interests and potential schools
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs
- Observe students in classroom, play environments, and in virtual sessions
- Complete required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources
- Identify and address concerns of incoming students and parents
- Collaborate with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
- Use data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
School Counselor Intern
Bassett Unified School District
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided information and data to students concerning educational,career, and vocational planning
- Met, conferred, counseled with parents, school personnel, and members of various youth serving agencies in developing alternative solutions to student educational, social, and emotional problems and concerns
- Performed individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities, including career and vocational, and social and emotional adjustment counseling
- Collected, organized, and analyzed student information through the use of educational historical data, test results, and through the use of educational historical data, test results, and through the use of interview techniques
- Served as a resource to site and district personnel, and members of the school community
- Assisted in the development and monitoring individual education plans for student with exceptional needs
- Maintained a liaison with social service and youth service agencies in pursuing referral follow-up activities
- Pursued evaluation and research activities to determine counseling and guidance effectiveness
- Assisted in identifying school program needs, and participates in developing school instructional programs geared to meet individual pupil needs
- Assisted in planning, development, and conduct of programs that enhance student educational, career, and vocational opportunities, including speaker programs, student visitation programs, and other similarly related activities
- Established, maintained, and monitored the maintenance of a variety of files and records pertaining to student counseling, guidance, and related matters
- Assisted in dealing with student behavior management problems, and in resolving welfare and attendance problems and concerns
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events such as career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
- Assists in the planning, development, an implementation of master student program calendars
- Assists in identifying school program needs, and participates in developing school instructional programs geared to meet individual pupil needs
Substitute Teacher
Bassett Unified School District
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by classroom teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Special Education Teacher
West Covina Unified School District
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Case management and confidential record keeping
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Counseled students individually with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans
- Assisted in developing school-wide parent education workshops focusing on academic achievement, college, career preparedness, and social/emotional needs of adolescents
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
- Analyzed and interpreted data for forecasting academic and behavior goals
- Counseled and helped to stabilize students in crisis situations
- Delivered individualized counseling services to students working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
Special Education Teacher
Logsdon Non Public School
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Counseled students individually with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated students’ IEPs
- Analyzed and interpreted data for forecasting academic and behavior goals
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Counseled and helped to stabilize students in crisis situations
- Delivered individualized counseling services to students working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University
Irvine, CA2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA2007
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Wellness Center Counselor
- Individual Counseling and Family Support
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSSB)
- MTSSB Intervention Counselor
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Special Education Educator
- School Program Development and Management
- Restorative Practices and Implementation
- Academic and Career Guidance and Placement
- California College Guidance Initiative
- College advisement and counseling
- College and Career Readiness
- Credit Recovery Programs
- Student Progress reporting and management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
School Counselor
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
08.2023 - 03.2024
Intervention Counselor
Chino Valley Unified School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute School Counselor
Newport Mesa Unified School District
04.2021 - 12.2021
School Counselor
Total Education Solutions Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2021
School Counselor Intern
Bassett Unified School District
02.2017 - 03.2019
Substitute Teacher
Bassett Unified School District
08.2016 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher
West Covina Unified School District
02.2015 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Logsdon Non Public School
08.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University
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