Manuela E. Mejia
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicum Intern
Various entities
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Acquired practice experience working with clients of all ages at a Centro de Terapia familiar
- Acquired practice experience working with high school students and parents at a Christian Academy.
- Acquired practice experience working at a private practice family counseling, special needs children, and administrative office duties
Rio Salado Behavioral Health System, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked alongside therapists with families and children from five to seventeen years old—home and school visitations.
South Mountain High School, Student Liaison
Phoenix Union High School District
04.2007 - 05.2015
- Proactively identify, assess, and monitor students with attendance/discipline referrals and implement multi-level intervention strategies
- Collaborate with school counselors to provide early intervention to identified students
- Advise parents of student’s attendance concerns, interventions, and progress
- Maintain student files to reflect concerns, the outcome of interventions, and enrollment status
- Manage statistical data for dropout prevention reports and related district-level reports
Global Citizenship, Parent Coordinator
Department of Education
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Proactively engaged and educated parents to increase involvement in school and community initiatives
- Served as an ombudsman and facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues
- Supported Parent Association to establish bylaws, hold elections, and conduct affairs per Chancellor’s regulations
- Led and coordinated school-wide special events to promote and increase parent and community participation
The School For Legal Studies, Community Coordinator
Department of Education
03.1998 - 11.2005
- Directed community outreach, establishing partnerships with merchants and community leaders
- Created and directed The School For Legal Studies Internship Program
- Coordinated the growth and development of the Parent Teacher Association and the School Leadership Team
- Supported the principal and faculty with the implementation of educational programs
Skill Builder
Institute for Community Living
02.1994 - 12.1997
- Provided direct care to developmentally disabled individuals, encouraging the development of self-help skills
- Redirected challenging behaviors and worked to improve social and communication skills
- Accurately recorded clients’ progress and administered medication
Parent Coach Supervisor
Educators for Social Responsibility
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Directed and supported elementary school students conducting peer mediation and conflict resolution
Head Infant Teacher
Prospect Park Preschool
09.1991 - 06.1993
- Supervised and designed curriculum to engage infants and encourage cognitive, physical, and social development
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2016
Skills
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Computer: Proficient in Windows and Mac OS programs including Microsoft Office
ADDITIONAL
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Certification
MHTA/DA Trainee
AMAP/Medications Program
Strategies in Crisis Intervention
Post-Master of Science in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapy Certificate
ADDITIONAL
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Timeline
Practicum Intern
Various entities
04.2021 - 03.2022
Rio Salado Behavioral Health System, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2017
South Mountain High School, Student Liaison
Phoenix Union High School District
04.2007 - 05.2015
Global Citizenship, Parent Coordinator
Department of Education
11.2005 - 10.2007
The School For Legal Studies, Community Coordinator
Department of Education
03.1998 - 11.2005
Parent Coach Supervisor
Educators for Social Responsibility
09.1994 - 06.1996
Skill Builder
Institute for Community Living
02.1994 - 12.1997
Head Infant Teacher
Prospect Park Preschool
09.1991 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University