Mariam Boktor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Determined and passionate School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
City Language Immersion Charter
08.2018 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive elementary school counseling program.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Lead individual, small group, whole group sessions for students on topics such as peer relationships, coping and soothing strategies, effective social and problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution.
- Helped foster and create positive relationships and friendships among students during recess and lunch so that students felt connected, welcomed, seen and valued.
- Actively participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for students' counseling needs and deliver perceptive insights and accomplished recommendations.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on cutting-edge counseling practices and educational trends, consistently enhancing expertise.
- Contributed effectively to school-wide initiatives aimed at accomplishing an enhanced school climate, positive behavior supports, and holistic student success.
- Supported our middle school by providing counseling services for students who had counseling in their IEPs.
- Led professional development to teachers and staff to demonstrate using a trauma informed lens.
- Utilized evidence-based practices and applied age-appropriate counseling techniques to adeptly support students in achieving accelerated behavior, academic performance, and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitated proactive prevention and intervention activities at various levels, encompassing classroom, small group, individual, and family settings, to foster a positive and inclusive school climate.
DIS Counselor
DirectEd Educational Services
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to accurately identify students' unique needs and developed tailored intervention plans to accelerate their progress
- Provided counseling services to K-12 schools throughout Los Angeles
- Delivered individual and group counseling services, skillfully addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns to foster student growth and achievement
- Collaborated closely with teachers, administrators, and educational teams to strategize and implement effective interventions, resulting in notable student accomplishments
- Applied evidence-based counseling techniques to empower students, enabling them to achieve significant improvements in academic performance, behavior, and interpersonal skills
- Continuously monitored student progress through ongoing evaluations, proactively adjusting intervention plans to optimize their development
- Established clear and efficient communication channels with parents, teachers, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and addressing concerns promptly
- Actively contributed to Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, providing valuable insights and recommendations to meet students' counseling needs
- Facilitated appropriate referrals to external resources, support groups, and social service agencies, securing additional assistance for students and families
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University - Northridge
Northridge05.2012
Skills
- Collaboration District-wide web-based software system (Welligent) Professionalism and Ethics
- Special Education Processes (IEP, behavior intervention plans) Adaptability and Flexibility
- ASCA National Model Principles
- School Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Social and Emotional Health
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Certificate of Clearance
Affiliations
Raul Alarcon, Chief Academic Officer and Principal
ralarcon@citycharterschools.org
(626) 757-1604
Rocio Chavez, Assistant Principal
rchavez@citycharterschools.org
(323) 490-8405
Shalott Hazzard, Special Education Coordinator
shazzard@citycharterschools.org
(310) 722-1328
Esther Gutierrez, Special Education Director
egutierrez@citycharterschools.org
(347) 653-2021
Timeline
School Counselor
City Language Immersion Charter
08.2018 - Current
DIS Counselor
DirectEd Educational Services
10.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University - Northridge