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Work History
Education
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Certification
TRAINING
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Marlene Jimenez

Perris,CA

Summary

Professional with background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Lasselle Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Created and lead Tier 2 social skills groups in self-esteem, anxiety, math confidence, newcomer "Si Se puede newcomer support providing targeted interventions to students with varying social and emotional needs.
  • Implemented Data-Driven interventions to reduce absenteeism rates among at-risk students.
  • Assisted in the creation of school-wide initiatives promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience among all members of the educational community.
  • Demonstrated leadership in collaborating with administrators, teachers, and parents to provide effective support to student needs, tracking progress to ensure positive outcomes.

ROVING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Lasselle Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by Teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Provide support in different locations of school as front office, outside support, tutoring, mentorship, fostering positive environment.

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN

Valverde Unified School District
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Identified and facilitated weekly check in implementing academic intervention for 50 students with D and Fs with 72% of students successfully passing classes.
  • Managed a caseload of 450+ students, providing college application, FAFSA, transcript evaluation, credit recovery and support that led to a 10% increase in college acceptance rates.
  • Supported college readiness initiatives by desegregating data and organizing classroom lessons by providing resources, and guiding students.
  • Helped with school-wide goals by achieving 60% of student's ELPAC reclassification by implementing a student weekly goal to provide guidance and support.

Intensive Behavior Interventionist

Riverside Unified School District
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Assist students by providing behavior interventions for general education, and special education who demonstrate self-injurious behaviors, elopement, and physical/verbal aggression in classroom settings.
  • Evaluated student progress weekly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Improved behaviors through analyzing ABC data, Using PECS, modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to student for a year focusing on individual goals provided by teacher and behavior specialist.

SENIOR BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

Behavior Frontiers
11.2015 - 08.2017
  • Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
  • Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
  • Increased parent and teacher involvement in therapy sessions, fostering a supportive home and school environment.
  • Responsible for Parent/Caregiver training in English or Spanish, ensuring they have implemented all ABA techniques.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Rosemary Children Services
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Will provide case management to at-risk students referred by the Probation Department or Department of Children and Family Services.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.

Education

M.A - Educational Counseling

National University
San Diego, CA
04.2023

B.A. - Sociology, Psychology

CSU Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2015

A.A. - Sociology

Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Leadership
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Solutions-focused
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Career planning
  • Identifying Systematic barriers
  • Empathy and Patience
  • Positive Attitude
  • Restorative Meetings and Crisis Intervention

Certification

Pupil Personnel Services Credential (5/ 2023- 5/2028)

TRAINING

  • ASCA: Anxiety and Stree Specialist, 03/21/25
  • ASCA: Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist, 05/02/23
  • MTSS 4-hour Training
  • FAFSA Conference, 2022
  • Mandated Reporter, 2022
  • 504 Training, 2022

Awards

Impact Teacher Employee of the year School Recognition for 2025

Affiliations

  • American School Counselor Association, member since 2021
  • California Association of School Counselors, Inc, member since 2023

Accomplishments

  • Tier 2 Intervention Strategies for Social Skills Development
  • Individual Counseling & Emotional Support
  • Classroom Guidance Lessons
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Behavior Management & Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Progress Monitoring and Data-Driven Decision Making

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Lasselle Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025

ROVING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Lasselle Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

SCHOOL COUNSELING INTERN

Valverde Unified School District
08.2022 - 03.2023

Intensive Behavior Interventionist

Riverside Unified School District
08.2017 - 07.2022

SENIOR BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

Behavior Frontiers
11.2015 - 08.2017

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Rosemary Children Services
10.2015 - 09.2016

B.A. - Sociology, Psychology

CSU Dominguez Hills

A.A. - Sociology

Cerritos College

M.A - Educational Counseling

National University

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