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Paige Harris

Temecula,CA

Summary

Dedicated graduate student of Counseling Psychology with enthusiasm for offering compassionate care and a specialized interest in serving teen and youth populations. Extensive experience as an educator, with marked success among those requiring extensive mental health support or specialized education approaches. Aims to create therapeutic relationships based on trust and affirmation, furthering a person-centered credo. Possesses a solid foundation in therapeutic theories, modalities, treatment planning, and mindfulness strategies. Seeking practicum placement to enhance clinical skills and contribute to a counseling environment that supports, uplifts, and empowers individuals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Credentialed Substitute Teacher

Temecula Valley Unified School District
Temecula, CA
01.2022 - Current

SEAL Program (Social, Emotional, Academic Learning)

  • Special Education for students with intensive emotional, social and behavioral challenges
  • Focus on utilizing positive coping skills to improve emotional regulation, supporting educational benefits
  • Therapist-supported mental health interventions

STEPSS Program (Structured Teaching Environments Promoting Student Success)

  • Special education program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, presenting with significant support needs
  • Evidence-based practices as outlined in the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders’ criteria for research-based intervention
  • Behavioral skills, emotion regulation, vocational capability, daily functioning, speech therapy, and education

General Education (Grades 9-12)

  • Educational instruction in all subjects, requiring proficiency in English, math, history and the sciences
  • Classroom management, behavioral intervention, and safety assurance

Office Intern

Hunter Family Counseling, LLC
Temecula, CA
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Served as an Undergraduate Intern under George Hunter, LMFT within a private practice environment
  • Familiarized with essentials of record keeping, scheduling, treatment planning, insurance, assessments, and crisis intervention
  • Shadowed over 40 hours of clinical therapy sessions with licensed professionals, provided the consent of clients
  • Fulfilled internship requirements for undergraduate degree through BYU Idaho.

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology -

National University
San Diego, CA
03-2025

Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies -

Brigham Young University, Idaho
Rexburg, ID
12.2021

Associate of Arts in Fine Art -

Brigham Young University, Hawaii
La'ie, HI
12.2018

Skills

  • Working with teens
  • Educating and academic instruction
  • Mental health support
  • Emotional regulation
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder support
  • Mindfulness and coping strategies
  • Special Education
  • Interpersonal and communicative abilities
  • Technological proficiency
  • Writing and linguistics
  • Mandated child abuse reporter
  • Mandated elder abuse reporter
  • Group management

Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate (GPA: 3.97), BYU Idaho
  • Academic Honors Society, National University

Certification

  • Certificate in Child and Family Advocacy, BYU Idaho
  • 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Trained CA Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse
  • Trained CA Mandated Reporter: Elder Abuse

Timeline

Credentialed Substitute Teacher

Temecula Valley Unified School District
01.2022 - Current

Office Intern

Hunter Family Counseling, LLC
06.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology -

National University

Bachelor of Science in Marriage and Family Studies -

Brigham Young University, Idaho

Associate of Arts in Fine Art -

Brigham Young University, Hawaii
Paige Harris