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Travis Wheat

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Insightful professional in the field of educational and career guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, development of career education programs, and vocational assessment techniques. Excels through empathetic listening, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals seeking educational and career advice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Advisor/Substitute Teacher

National College Resources Foundation
Pomona, CA
12.2021 - Current
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
  • Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Offered general support to instructors, handed out documents and straightened up classrooms.
  • Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect.

School Counselor Intern

iLEAD Exploration
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
  • Performed outreach activities within the school community to increase awareness about available counseling services.
  • Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
  • Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
  • Led one dozen transition assessments for students with IEPs.
  • Led two 8-week small groups covering topics such as resilience, mindfulness, and college and career readiness.
  • Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
  • Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
  • Assisted with the development of IEPs for special education students.

School Counselor Intern

Canyon Crest Elementary
Fontana, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in accordance with school policies.
  • Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
  • Implemented interventions based on data collected from surveys or assessments administered by school personnel.
  • Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
  • Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
  • Led an 8-week small group called "Boy's Council" for young boys struggling with social-emotional learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance reports, referrals and assessments.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.

School Counselor Intern

Pioneer Jr. High
Upland, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in accordance with school policies.
  • Conducted assessments for students utilizing standard assessment tools such as questionnaires, interviews, and observations.
  • Advocated for students by attending IEP meetings and communicating with outside agencies as needed.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed including suicide prevention techniques.
  • Created lesson plans focused on social-emotional learning topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Collaborated with teachers on developing classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying prevention or study skills.

Administrator

Firstservice Residential Leasing Mn
Chino, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Established successful program by creating master schedules and overseeing staff professional development.
  • Kept software updated with latest patches to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, management and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
  • Organized activities to reward employees and motivate performance improvements.

Youth Baseball Coach

Trifytt Sports
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
  • Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Communications

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Educational counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • IEP and special education
  • Student advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Goal setting
  • Team player mentality
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Outgoing personality
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Results-oriented
  • Listening skills

Volunteer Work

Participated in the production of multiple independent and student films, providing camera work, sound and post production editing.

Performed as a free lance writer for multiple online articles, local magazines, independent film companies, and podcasts within the area.

Served as teacher's aid at local elementary school; to include, lunch prep, recess proctor, and homework tutor.

Certification

  • Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) credentials
  • ASCA-Certified School Counselor

Timeline

School Counselor Intern

iLEAD Exploration
02.2025 - 06.2025

School Counselor Intern

Canyon Crest Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024

School Counselor Intern

Pioneer Jr. High
02.2024 - 05.2024

Student Advisor/Substitute Teacher

National College Resources Foundation
12.2021 - Current

Administrator

Firstservice Residential Leasing Mn
05.2021 - 12.2021

Youth Baseball Coach

Trifytt Sports
05.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Educational Counseling

University of La Verne

Associate of Arts - Communications

Citrus College

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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