Sydney Zaldivar
Douglass,KS
Summary
Knowledgeable counselor with solid track record working with youth providing compassionate and effective counseling services. Leveraged therapeutic techniques to support pre-teen and teenaged youth in overcoming personal challenges and improving mental health. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and emotional intelligence, fostering safe and supportive environment for clients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients and agencies to provide critical and necessary resources.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Douglass Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual, classroom and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers,parents and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with agencies & community organizations to assist families dealing with hardships.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Individual, group counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Academic advising for students transitioning to high school or other on-line educational programs
- Self-care strategies
- Adolescent counseling
- Client needs assessment
Timeline
School Counselor
Douglass Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
Wichita State University
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