Valeria Palafox
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Compassionate educator with a strong foundation in school counseling practices. Supported students through academic, social, and emotional challenges, facilitating positive school environment. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs and promote well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Plymouth Elementary School, Monrovia USD
Monrovia, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Expected to complete 500 fieldwork hours
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive educational environments
- Planned and delivered classroom presentations to 6th grade students
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address student needs
- Delivered Tier 2 Second Step interventions to small groups to support students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Planned and facilitated monthly lunch activities to promote student engagement
- Proficient in Aeries for managing student records, scheduling, and counseling documentation
School Counseling Intern
Clifton Middle School, Monrovia USD
Monrovia, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed 300 fieldwork hours
- Created a safe and supportive environment for students to discuss their concerns, fostering trust and rapport
- Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills
- Proficient in Aeries for managing student records, scheduling, and counseling documentation
- Supported 15 at-risk students (GPA under 2.0) through regular check-ins, goal setting, and structured academic intervention plans.
- Supported in individual and group counseling sessions to address student needs
- Assisted in facilitating restorative meetings between students to support conflict resolution
- Provided crisis intervention support
HR Assistant
REAL Journey Academies
Ontario, CA
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Facilitated onboarding process for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations and title changes
- Supported recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews and screening applicant resumes
- Supported payroll by collecting and verifying employee timecards
Academic Student Advisor
College Connect
Glendora, CA
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Advised students on academic programs and course selections to enhance educational experiences.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum changes to better align with industry demands and improve program outcomes.
Associate Director
Parent Institute for Quality Education
Upland, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Served as a liaison between school staff, administrators, and the organization to coordinate program delivery and logistics
- Coordinated with principals and school personnel to schedule and support successful family engagement programs
- Maintained accurate program data, surveys, and attendance records
- Supported community outreach events
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling, PPS
University of La Verne
La Verne05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State LA
Los Angeles12.2021
Skills
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
- Group & Individual Counseling
- Data-driven intervention
- Peer mediation
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Academic advising
Certification
- ASCA U Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist Training - 11/13/2024
- CWA (Child Welfare & Attendance)
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Plymouth Elementary School, Monrovia USD
08.2025 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Clifton Middle School, Monrovia USD
02.2025 - 05.2025
HR Assistant
REAL Journey Academies
10.2023 - 02.2025
Academic Student Advisor
College Connect
03.2023 - 10.2023
Associate Director
Parent Institute for Quality Education
01.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Educational Counseling, PPS
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cal State LA