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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Priscilla  Morales
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Priscilla Morales

School Counselor
San Diego,Ca
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
— Maya Angelou

Summary

With over 10 years of experience supporting youth, I have provided academic, social, and emotional guidance across various professional capacities. My expertise includes facilitating psychoeducational groups, fostering school community, managing crisis intervention, and providing essential resources.

I am skilled in integrating approaches such as motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to ensure families feel heard and understood. Additionally, I have extensive experience in individual counseling, trauma-informed care, and collaborative practice. I am dedicated to creating positive environments that empower youth and their families to reach their highest potential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

School District
San Diego
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs.
  • Provided direct and indirect services to help students overcome barriers at school and home.
  • Attended the Community School Conference to enhance my ability to create caring environments that support holistic student learning.
  • Cultivated positive relationships and built rapport with students and their families.
  • Conducted Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons, facilitated psychoeducational groups, and developed daily SEL curricula for teachers.
  • Participated in professional development for Restorative Justice Practices (RJP), Leader in Me, Suicide Prevention, and MTSS/PBIS frameworks.
  • Scheduled and managed Student Success Team (SST) and 504 meetings, including completing training to serve as a 504 Plan Coordinator.
  • Developed Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs) and managed associated data collection.
  • Completed risk and threat assessments following established safety protocols.
  • Established the "Peace Patrol" program by facilitating training, managing schedules, and coordinating with school personnel
  • Utilized data collection platforms, including Healthy Campus and PowerSchool, to track student progress
  • Partnered with the PTA to organize school events and strengthen the school community.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.

Protective Services Worker

Child Welfare Services
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and child safety concerns.
  • Developed and implemented individualized service plans for at-risk youth and families.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate support services and resources.
  • Monitored case progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Collaborated with DOJ, including DAs and completed court reports on a timely
    matter.
  • Facilitated MDT with family and service providers to discuss progress and next
    steps to support family with any barriers.
  • Developed individualized service plans to address specific needs of children [Foster youth] and families.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
05-2014

Master of Arts - School Counseling

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Career exploration
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Suicide prevention
  • PBIS/MTSS Framework
  • Familiar with ASCA and Multi-Tiered Systems
  • IEP, MDT Facilitator/Coordinator
  • Created opportunities for leadership engagement in Peace Patrol
  • MS word, excel, and outlook

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary School Counselor - School District
03.2024 - Current
Protective Services Worker - Child Welfare Services
01.2021 - 05.2022
University of Southern California - Master of Arts, School Counseling
University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Arts, Criminology