Maria Aurora Rodriguez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Given unique experiences in different jobs, communication & organization has been the key to success and working effectively. I focus on communication to be a source of confidence for all. Being accessible with many different people and understanding the different needs of each person is the approach I seek when working. Having Spanish as a first language has offered opportunities to work with diverse communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Grad Student - Therapy
Family Life Center
San Antonio, Texas
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with patients supporting adaptation to traumatic individual circumstances.
- Managed documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents, completing with concise language for review and approval by licensed supervisors.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Graduate Counseling Intern
The Vine Wellness Group
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with Supervisors to discuss courses of treatment.
- Learned business part of running a private practice.
Personal Assistant And Translator
Hawks Psychological Services
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Working along side Dr. Bluntzer as a translator making sure to translate every word from Spanish to English and vise versa. In this job, I also worked many roles as the personal assistant which included: marking down meetings, ordering documents, and make phone calls. It was important to be very critical in this job due to its high importance in translating important meetings dealing with immigration cases. I was also able to experience hands on work in my degree in psychology.
Real Estate Assistant
Star Properties Realty Inc.
McAllen, TX
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Working with realtors in a company located in McAllen, Texas. A job requirement was to register new houses, properties, or building. I would also answer phone calls to write down meetings with clients. I would also put for sale signs in any new property listed.
Counselor At CAMP CAMP
Children's Association For Maximum Potential: CAMP
San Antonio, TX
07.2014 - 08.2014
- As a counselor at (Children’s Association for Maximum Potential) CAMP we welcome children with any special needs to get the ultimate experience at a summer camp. At camp, campers are able to enjoy and experience all of the difference activities and events that go on, with the help of counselors and staff to fit any accommodations needed. Each person is assigned to a camper so they have someone who is making sure the camper has the best experience + assists to their individual needs.
Spiritual Guide For Adolscent Girls
Regnum Christi
McAllen, TX
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Working with adolescent girls to learn more about the catholic religion. Main focus was to find a safe place where the adolescents could speak freely on how religion has impacted their life or any other doubts/questions on the subject. As the spiritual guides; we also learn with the help of our students and give them a place to speak honestly about their feelings and talk about similar experiences and find support in a group of people where it is a safe space.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. Marys University
San Antonio, Texas09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX2019
High School Diploma -
Oratory Athenaeum For University Preparation
Pharr, TX2015
Skills
- Schedule management
- Strong planning and coordination
- Social media savvy
- Responsible
- Fluent in Spanish
- Individual Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Relationship Issues Management
- Documenting Sessions
- Group Facilitation Support
Timeline
Graduate Counseling Intern
The Vine Wellness Group
01.2022 - 07.2022
Counseling Grad Student - Therapy
Family Life Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Personal Assistant And Translator
Hawks Psychological Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
Real Estate Assistant
Star Properties Realty Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
Counselor At CAMP CAMP
Children's Association For Maximum Potential: CAMP
07.2014 - 08.2014
Spiritual Guide For Adolscent Girls
Regnum Christi
08.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. Marys University
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
High School Diploma -
Oratory Athenaeum For University Preparation