Victoria Yokoyama

Utilized online program (Acellus) to help students recover credits as well as graduate early in three years instead of four.

• Worked with students and parents to discuss student progress, ensuring students are on track with their credits for graduation.
• Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with teachers and special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student
• Managed over 45 online students, held conferences and made phone calls to help ensure academic success
• Provided after school support to students and families- held FAFSA information night and FAFSA completion night.
• Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
• Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in field of school Counseling
• Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
• Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
• Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
• Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
• Facilitated classroom workshops to emphasize bullying prevention and college and career readiness.
• Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
• Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and barriers to student success.

• Assisted in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with national standards, visiting several classrooms.
• Implemented "Why Try" in weekly small group sessions of about 5-6 students to help increase student motivation for academic success.
• Provided classroom guidance lessons on "Kelso's Choice" aiming to prevent school bullying on campus to classrooms of about 20 students.

• Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
• Collaborated closely with supervisors to discuss case progressions, receive guidance on best practices, and ensure ethical decisionmaking.
• Participated in weekly supervision meetings, allowing for self-reflection and professional growth as a therapistintraining.