VANDERBILT CHRISTI
Austin,TX
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Notary Public & Certified Signing Agent
Sole Proprietor
12.2021 - Current
- Background screened, bonded, and insured (E&O 100k).
- Member of National Notary Association and American Association of Notaries.
- Provide mobile notary services in Austin, TX and surrounding areas.
School Counselor
RISE Academy, Washoe County School District (WCSD)
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Supervised University of Nevada, School Counseling Intern.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Student Voice presenter at 2017 Las Vegas NV Adult Educators conference.
- Community outreach coordination.
- Oversaw job fairs to connect adult students with area schools and employers.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Participated on interview panels to hire teachers.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
School Counselor at Wooster School Within a School
Innovations High School, WCSD
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Social Intervention Program School Counselor
Diedrichsen Elementary School (WCSD)
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized behavior plans for students with special needs.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises, and social skills groups.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
School Counselor
Sparks High School (WCSD)
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor caseload of 400 students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Education
M.S - School Counseling
University of Phoenix (UOP)
Reno, NV05.2011
B.A. - Psychology
California State University
Sacramento06.2000
A.A. Degree -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA12.1998
Skills
- Social and Emotional Health
- Resource Prioritization
- Abuse Identification
- Mediation
- Academic Advisement
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Referrals
- Individual and Group Counseling
Certification
- NCSC - National Certified School Counselor
- NCC - National Certified Counselor
- Travis County Notary Public Commission
- Nevada School Counseling License
Affiliations
Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
Additional Information
Applied for my LPC-A Licensure: The NCE Exam is the last requirement.
- Recent Coursework:
CCMH/548 Psychopathology: Advanced Clinical Assessment, 11/2022
CCMH/ 561 Dependency and Addictions, 01/2023
Completed the Volunteer Victim Advocate Training Program for the Reno Police Department's Victim Services Unit, 09/2010.
Timeline
Mobile Notary Public & Certified Signing Agent
Sole Proprietor
12.2021 - Current
School Counselor
RISE Academy, Washoe County School District (WCSD)
07.2015 - 07.2021
School Counselor at Wooster School Within a School
Innovations High School, WCSD
07.2014 - 07.2015
Social Intervention Program School Counselor
Diedrichsen Elementary School (WCSD)
10.2013 - 07.2014
School Counselor
Sparks High School (WCSD)
09.2011 - 10.2013
M.S - School Counseling
University of Phoenix (UOP)
B.A. - Psychology
California State University
A.A. Degree -
Diablo Valley College
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