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Whitney Harris

Castaic,CA

Summary

Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success.


Skilled at utilizing active listening and communication skills to build rapport with customers/students/families and ensure a positive experience overall.



Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
09.2018 - Current
  • Employ strong conflict resolution skills to handle customer concerns.
  • Display genuine empathy and understanding of others perspectives, making them feel valued and heard.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally, ensuring that others feel well informed.
  • Collaborated with other store staff to ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.

School Counseling Intern

Rio Norte Junior High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions for students.
  • Met with parents and staff to create appropriate plans in the best interest of the student.
  • Pulled data to see at risk students and prepare weekly interventions.
  • Attended meetings with school staff, parents, and other professionals to discuss student progress and interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student records, progress notes, and case files.

School Counseling Intern

Castaic High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provides direct counseling to students in regards to academic and personal counseling.
  • Collaborates with other school counselors to check in on student grades and create the schedule.
  • Have sufficient knowledge in A-G requirements to conduct graduation checks and credit checks.
  • Developed presentations on college and career readiness.
  • Followed up with students to monitor progress and assess the effectiveness of counseling interventions.
  • Participated in IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings and offer input on students' educational and emotional needs.

School Based Behavior Therapist

IECP, Inclusive Education And Community Partnership
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provides direct support to special education students while implementing each student’s behavior treatment plan.
  • Collect and report data daily in regards to student’s behaviors.
  • Develop behavior management skills, learn how to break down student’s behaviors, identify triggers, and teach replacement behavior.
  • Determine the specific needs of each student with the assistance of your team, and work to support those needs.
  • Trained new behavior therapists on proper documentation procedures and how to use the company's technology.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Counseling With PPS Credential

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05.2019

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Time management and organization in a fast-paced educational environment
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Certification

  • Mental Health Specialist, American School Counselor Association (ASCA) - April 2021

Timeline

School Counseling Intern

Rio Norte Junior High School
08.2022 - 12.2022

School Counseling Intern

Castaic High School
09.2021 - 05.2022

School Based Behavior Therapist

IECP, Inclusive Education And Community Partnership
08.2020 - 06.2021

Barista

Starbucks
09.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Educational Counseling With PPS Credential

University of La Verne

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons

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