Michael Garcia
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated school counselor focused on fostering student success and well-being. Expertise in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and developing equitable support plans through collaboration with families and educators. Committed to creating inclusive environments that respect diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Beaumont Unified School District
Beaumont, California
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions for students facing academic and personal challenges.
- Facilitated small group counseling services that target executive functions, emotional regulation, and social skills.
- Collaborated with all stakeholders to develop student support plans and interventions.
- Organized and conducted meetings to discuss and implement strategies for student support through MTSS and 504 plans.
- Facilitated restorative circles to strengthen community and effectively resolve student conflicts.
- Built strong relationships with families through regular updates on student progress and support strategies.
- Created crisis intervention plans to ensure safety and support for students facing immediate challenges.
School Counselor
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported students with personal issues and crisis situations using existential theory and solution-focused therapy to promote well-being.
- Provide direct and indirect counseling services to students.
- Individually meet students and parents to discuss academic goals to create 4 year plans.
- Co-facilitated Project Speak UP! by training student ambassadors to provide confidential and social-emotional support for classmates.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective strategies and programs. with colleagues to build a Health Seminar program where counselors present the following topics to students; Testing Strategies and Study Skills, Stress and Anxiety Coping Strategies, Healthy Relationships, and Growth Mindset.
- Created equitable and safe learning environment for a select group of international students.
Substitute Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Executed classroom plans from the class teacher to ensure continuity in student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained student focus through proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Coordinated classroom operations during teacher absence, addressing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - English
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAAssociate of Arts - General Education
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Program Development
- Student support
- Academic planning
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Organization and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship building
- Social learning
- Social learning
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society
Certification
Pupil Personnel Services Credential
CBEST
Personal Information
Title: School Counselor
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Beaumont Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - English
California Baptist University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Arizona Western College