Shawna Saldivar
Collinsville,OK
Summary
Experienced Therapist and School Counselor with expertise in individual and group therapy. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment plans that enhance client wellness and satisfaction. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and contributions to effective team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
School Counselor
Collinsville Public Schools
Collinsville, OK
08.2017 - Current
- Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.
- Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems.
- Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Counselor
The Cabin
Claremore, OK
10.2007 - Current
- Counseling clients, individually, in couples, in family, or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies and mental health problems, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
- 20017 until present as contract therapist
2nd grade teacher
Oologah Public Schools
Oologah, OK
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Preschool teacher- 4-year-old class
Tulsa Public Schools/Headstart
Tulsa, OK
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Kindergarten teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Education
MS - Substance Abuse Counseling
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, OK12.2009
BS - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.1998
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK05.1991
Skills
- Crisis intervention and mediation
- Workshop facilitation
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Communication techniques
- Active listening skills
- Motivation strategies
- Therapeutic counseling
- Individual and family support
- Substance abuse counseling
Certification
LADC #940- Oklahoma issued
Timeline
School Counselor
Collinsville Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Counselor
The Cabin
10.2007 - Current
2nd grade teacher
Oologah Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2007
Preschool teacher- 4-year-old class
Tulsa Public Schools/Headstart
01.2000 - 08.2001
Kindergarten teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.1998 - 01.2000
MS - Substance Abuse Counseling
Northeastern State University
BS - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School