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Melissa Eason

Riverside,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate student services and mental health professional with a strong background in counseling, educational programming, and community outreach. Seeking to leverage expertise in developing and implementing mental health initiatives to enhance student well-being at Pitzer College as the Mental Health and Wellness Outreach Facilitator.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor - At Risk Adolescents

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Instructs and mentors students on the challenges faced by at-risk populations, integrating mental health topics into the curriculum.
  • Develops and implements course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Facilitates active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
  • Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.

RenCASA Advocate Coordinator

RCEAF
Riverside, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Supervise and train advocates in providing support and resources to survivors, fostering a supportive community.
  • Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.
  • Conducts outreach activities for the Renaissance community to raise awareness about the issue of intimate partner violence.
  • Provided education on topics related to intimate partner violence, including power dynamics, healthy relationships, and self-care.

Campus and Student Engagement Coordinator-SSP III

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Develops and coordinates workshops and orientations focused on career development and the academic internship process for faculty, staff, and diverse student populations.
  • Advises students from multiple disciplines regarding preparation, application, and placement expectations for academic internships.
  • Successfully increased student engagement by 75% through innovative programming.

Adjunct Professor - Human Development

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Designs and delivers lectures on human development for mental health professionals, emphasizing diversity and social justice.
  • Develops and implements course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Facilitates active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
  • Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling-School And Professional Counseling Dual

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05-2022

Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Development

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2016

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies

Norco College
Norco, CA
05-2014

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Community Outreach
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Collaboration
  • Resource Navigation
  • Referral Coordination
  • Student empowerment
  • Student Counseling
  • Seminars and workshops

Counseling Internships

  • Counseling Intern, Coyote Counseling
  • May 2021 - June 2022
  • Provided counseling services, focusing on narrative therapy and mental health education for diverse clientele.
  • Counseling Intern, Lincoln Elementary School
  • August 2021 - December 2021
  • Conducted weekly group sessions on social-emotional learning, anti-bullying, and self-care for K-5 students.

Certification

  • Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, March 2024
  • Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, March 2023
  • NACP Credentialed Advocate, December 2022
  • Pupil Personnel Services Credential, May 2022

Timeline

Adjunct Professor - At Risk Adolescents

California State University, Fullerton
01.2024 - Current

RenCASA Advocate Coordinator

RCEAF
06.2023 - Current

Campus and Student Engagement Coordinator-SSP III

California State University, Fullerton
01.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor - Human Development

California State University, San Bernardino
08.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Counseling-School And Professional Counseling Dual

California State University, San Bernardino

Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Development

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies

Norco College

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