Valerie Vazquez

I am a current graduate student at Azusa Pacific University, earning a Master of Arts in Educational and Clinical Counseling, and actively working toward LPCC licensure in California. Passionate about supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional growth through compassion, structure, and positive relationship-building. Dedicated to fostering safe, engaging learning environments and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

Heritage High School-Counseling Intern

09/2025-Current

• Provided individual and group counseling support, focusing on social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assisted with crisis intervention and safety planning for students in distress.
• Supported students in academic planning, including course selection and graduation requirements.
• Observed IEP, 504, and student support team meetings to gain insight into multidisciplinary collaboration, accommodations, and school-based intervention planning.

Create Thirst Academy- Program Volunteer 

09/2023-12/2023

• Facilitated weekly science projects, executed lesson planning, and assisted students with class assignments.
• Supported students in making positive behavior choices and completed weekly behavior reports.
• Assisted with set up and clean-up of lunches and snacks, assisted in clean-up of indoor and outdoor activities by putting toys and materials in appropriate storage places, sweeping, and other duties as assigned.
• Guided students to construct a success mindset by providing support, training, life skills, and self-esteem development.

Project Access-Program Volunteer

03/2023-08/2023

• Supported students hands-on with existing daily programs such as homework help, led enrichment activities and hosted community-building events and workshops.
• Worked in tandem with the on-site coordinator and/or other peers to determine program needs for the youth and family population.
• Assisted with the creation of flyers, newsletters, and marketing materials to promote onsite services.
• Conducted community outreach to connect residents with local resources, activities, and programs onsite.