Sophia Ruiz
Frederick,CO
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Centaurus High School, Boulder Valley Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Pre-Collegiate Summer Instructor
University Of Colorado Boulder
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Improved student comprehension by implementing hands-on activities and collaborative projects.
- Boosted students' confidence and academic performance through individualized attention and support focused on college readiness
Grant Coordinator
San Marcos Unified School District
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with program staff to develop engaging programs for grant-funded after school program
- Managed all aspects of the grant final ensuring compliance with funder expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology And Counselor Education
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HISkills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Individual and Family Support
- Career guidance
- Academic advisement
- Student Support
Certification
- National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
- College Admissions Counseling, San Diego State University
- Google I Certified Educator
Timeline
Pre-Collegiate Summer Instructor
University Of Colorado Boulder
06.2015 - 07.2015
School Counselor
Centaurus High School, Boulder Valley Schools
08.2011 - Current
Grant Coordinator
San Marcos Unified School District
11.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology And Counselor Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Hawaii At Hilo
- National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
- College Admissions Counseling, San Diego State University
- Google I Certified Educator
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