Maria Garcia Yepez
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Committed school counseling graduate with experience in both middle school and high school as well as a background in elementary education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
King-Chavez Neighborhood Of Schools
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Completed over 200 hours serving as the school's primary school counselor.
- Worked with students individually as well as collaborated with families and peers to enhance student achievement.
- Coordinated with colleagues to help develop an AVID program and assist with an after-school homework support class.
- Created and facilitated a group for at-risk eighth grade females.
School Counseling Intern
Shelby County School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed over XXX hours under the supervision of a professional school counselor.
- Assisted students with setting realistic goals for graduation, college, and desired vocations.
- Designed and implemented small counseling groups including an at-risk girls group and a freshman-focus motivation and study skills group.
- Managed scholarships for students as well as developed a scholarships website.
Spanish Teacher
Santa Cruz Children's School
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Long-term substitute teaching Spanish as a second language to K through 6th grade.
- Worked with highly achieving students to support them with individualized educational plans.
Classroom Teacher
Bay View Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Taught 2nd and 3rd grade- all subject areas.
- Developed strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Used cooperative learning with a hands-on approach to learning that encouraged positive reinforcement, individual growth, and community building.
Education
MA - School Counseling
Capella University
2013
BA - Elementary Education
University of Montana- Missoula
2005
Skills
- Utilize appropriate theories to help students achieve success in academic, personal/social, and career-related matters
- Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
- Ability to build strong rapports with students
- Develop and implement comprehensive group counseling program
- Use technology to enhance research and assessment strategies
- Multiculturally sensitive approach to counseling
- Use needs assessments to design interventions and assess programs
- Serve as an advocate for students through collaboration with teachers, families, and peers
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Counseling (receiving in June)
NCE (exam in October to become Nationally Board Certified)
California Teaching Credential- K-8 Multiple Subject
Montana Teaching Credential- K-8 Multiple Subject
CLAD Certificate
CTEL Certificate
CPR certificate
ASCA and CASC Affiliation
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
King-Chavez Neighborhood Of Schools
02.2013 - 06.2013
School Counseling Intern
Shelby County School District
09.2012 - 06.2013
Spanish Teacher
Santa Cruz Children's School
04.2012 - 12.2012
Classroom Teacher
Bay View Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2010
MA - School Counseling
Capella University
BA - Elementary Education
University of Montana- Missoula
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