Shantel Salinas
Clovis,California
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Self Employed
Clovis, CA
06.2014 - 08.2024
- Organize schedules for a busy household
- coordinated travel plans
- maintained financial records and obligations in a timely manner
- Conflict resolution
- Confident in making decisions and utilizing resourcefulness to accomplish goals
Education Specialist
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
Fresno, CA
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Meet with Homeless and Foster Youth of Fresno County at their school site bimonthly or as needed
- Provide and facilitate education advocacy, resources, and support to ensure a stable and successful school experience.
- Assist students with completing FAFSA, college admissions applications, and scholarships
- communicate with college counselors to ensure Foster and Homeless Youth transitioned to their school of choice with minimal disruption.
- Provide training and community outreach on the need for Foster Youth support in education.
- Maintain accurate notes in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with school districts, family courts, and Child Protective Services.
Social Worker
Golden State Family Services
Fresno, CA
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Provide Weekly home visits
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Comprehensive Youth Services
Fresno, CA
09.2001 - 05.2007
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences and seminars related to counseling practices.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to review progress of participants' programs.
- Created a safe environment where participants could express themselves without fear or judgement.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help participants with emotional issues or behavioral problems.
- Educated families about the importance of following through with treatment plans.
- Encouraged positive behaviors among peers by recognizing achievements and providing rewards accordingly.
- Monitored progress of participants to ensure successful completion of program objectives.
- Led workshops on topics related to mental health, substance abuse prevention, anger management.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed to prevent further escalation of negative behavior patterns.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Fresno, CA01-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2002
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Recordkeeping
- Decision-Making
- Verbal Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Leadership
- Data Management
Timeline
Homemaker
Self Employed
06.2014 - 08.2024
Education Specialist
Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools
10.2009 - 06.2014
Social Worker
Golden State Family Services
07.2007 - 10.2009
Student Assistance Program Counselor
Comprehensive Youth Services
09.2001 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Fresno