Rebecca Tijerina-Wells
Cocoa
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Professional School Counselor with a Specialist degree and a proven track record in student advocacy, crisis intervention, and academic success. Expert in fostering inclusive environments and providing data-driven interventions for diverse student populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of the Air Force
Patrick AFB
03.2025 - Current
- Lead age-appropriate developmental activities while ensuring the absolute safety and accountability of program participants.
- Maintain rigorous compliance with Department of Defense policies and regulations regarding youth care and supervision.
- Facilitate indoor/outdoor recreational programs and special events to promote youth engagement and social growth.
School Counselor
Brevard County Public Schools
Melbourne
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Crisis Leadership: Served as an integral member of the Crisis Intervention Team, providing immediate support for suicide prevention, abuse reports, and substance abuse concerns.
- Student Growth: Delivered comprehensive individual and group counseling focused on conflict resolution, decision-making, and goal setting.
- Academic Advocacy: Orchestrated Child Study Team evaluations and developed tailored accommodation plans for students with exceptional needs.
- Collaborative Partnership: Acted as a vital liaison between parents, teachers, and outside mental health agencies to ensure holistic student support.
- Career Readiness: Designed and implemented career awareness programs to help students align their interests with future work skills.
Education
Specialist in Counseling and Human Systems -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLMaster of Science in Counseling and Human Systems -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development -
University of Central Florida
Alafaya, FLSkills
- Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Career Development
- IEP/504 Participation
- Classroom Management Transitions
- Parent/Teacher Consultations
- Community Resource Linkage
- Child Study Team Leadership
- ASCA National Model
- FERPA/Confidentiality
- State & Federal Regulations
Certification
- State of Florida School Counseling Certificate
- State of Florida Temporary Pre-K - 3 Elementary Education Certificate
Personal Information
Title: School Counselor & Youth Program Specialist
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of the Air Force
03.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Brevard County Public Schools
10.2021 - 02.2025
Specialist in Counseling and Human Systems -
Florida State University
Master of Science in Counseling and Human Systems -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development -
University of Central Florida