Stephanie McClendon
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Dynamic and fiercely passionate individual who utilizes problem solving, creativity, leadership, and teamwork to design and execute solutions that create value. Effective communicator with the ability to create positive and insightful relationships. Critical thinker who uses various approaches to problem solving which are tactful, efficient and productive.
Work History
School Counselor K-12, Alternative Ed
Orange County Department of Education, OCDE
Orange County, CA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented personalized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, promoting positive peer relationships within school community.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student behavioral issues effectively.
Dean of Students
Crean Lutheran High School
Irvine, Ca
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
High School Counselor
Monticello High School
Monticello, MN
- Conducted regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment and provide ongoing guidance toward success milestones.
High School Counselor
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN
- Minnetonka is ranked #1 in the state of MN
504 Coordinator and Academic Coach
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Managed 504 processes to ensure students needs were met under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
High School Counselor/Administrator
South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, Ca
- Provide academic, social/emotional and post-high school planning
Intervention School Counselor/Administrator
South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, Ca
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Education
Esperanza High School Graduate -
MSEd - Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
05.2017
B.A in Sociology -
06.2011
06.2006
Skills
- Leader
- Customer service oriented
- Promotes positive culture
- Detail focused
- Builds authentic and meaningful relationships
Aboutme
- Wife & mother of 2 daughters
- ESL instructor Beijing, China, First Leap, Future Leaders Institute
- UC Santa Cruz Captain - volleyball
- Marathoner, Twin Cities
- Reading non-fiction, camping, running, traveling
Specializedtraining
- Current Board member for Nothern Lights Center - a non-profit after school youth center, to open 2026 in Minnesota
- Ensure Justice: Keeping our Children Safe Online conference. Vanguard University, March 1-2
- Certified Trainer - The Happiness Advantage https://www.orangefrogenterprise.com/
- Trained in Restorative Justice and Restorative Conferencing
- Certified Moderator (Volunteer) - Braver Angels Organization: Bringing people together to depolarize America through productive conversations. https://braverangels.org/
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Certified - ASIST suicide prevention and intervention strategies: specific focus on youth and Veterans