Yessenia Ozuna
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Determined, innovative, and empathetic school counselor and servant leader with over 6 years of experience supporting multicultural students in various school settings (Elementary through University). Committed to using counseling skills to guide students towards the achievement of their academic, career, post-secondary, and social-emotional goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant for English Learners
Silverado High School
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized academic plans for over 30 English learners who were struggling to attend and pass their classes 3-5 times a week.
- Checked in with over 45 students on a weekly basis to build rapport, assist with assignments, improve their behaviors and work habits, and help them achieve higher academic progress.
- Collaborated daily with teaching staff to improve student progress and attendance.
School Counseling Intern
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support students' emotional and academic development at Foothill Ranch Elementary, Robinson Elementary, and Silverado High School, acquiring over 600 hours of practicum and fieldwork.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on topics such as time management and conflict resolution.
- Assisted in creating individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs and attended meetings with teachers, parents, administrators and students for IEPs and 504 Plans.
ELOP Leader
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated academic enrichment activities for over 100 students in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) after school, such as chess, sudoku, soccer, etc.
- Supervised 15 – 25 students on campus before school started to engage them in hands-on play and ensure student safety on the playground and fields.
- Created a positive environment by encouraging and building relationships with students to help them feel a sense of belonging.
Kids Coordinator
Mariners Kids North Irvine
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the ministry director and over 40 volunteers to develop, coordinate, and facilitate an active, thriving, and growing weekly children's program at Mariners Church.
- Fostered relationships with diverse students and their parents, encouraging holistic growth of each child, Pre-K to 5th grade.
- Led and taught the junior leadership course for 4th graders and 5th graders to prepare them to become successful student leaders.
ESL Instructional Assistant
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created, delivered, and assessed lessons based on the ELD standards during ELD support time three times a week to improve engagement and reading comprehension levels for over 30 kindergarten students.
- Supported multilingual 4th graders twice a week with their reading skills using the echo reading technique, along with the development of close reading and annotation skills.
- Facilitated small group reading sessions to over 60 students to enhance language acquisition and communication skills.
Student Services Assistant
California State University, Fullerton
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted over 250 students weekly with academic advising, providing guidance on course selection, transfer requirements, tuition costs, and program requirements in the Transfer Center and Student Financial Services.
- Coordinated over 150 walk-in students with enrollment processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications.
- Facilitated monthly workshops and events to promote student engagement and enhance campus resource utilization.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling PPSC
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.2022
Associate in Science - Transfer in Business Administration
Saddleback Community College
Mission Viejo, CA12.2018
Skills
- Individual and group counseling (Academic, Social-Emotional, Post-Secondary/Career)
- Creating and implementing academic and intervention plans (Tier I, II, III)
- Bilingual - Spanish (Fluent)
- Program and event coordination and leadership
- Transcript and credits evaluation
- Creating and teaching classroom guidance lessons
- Knowledgeable on A thru G, graduation, and college admissions requirements, and community resources
- Equitable approach towards student success
Timeline
Instructional Assistant for English Learners
Silverado High School
02.2025 - Current
ELOP Leader
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
08.2024 - 01.2025
School Counseling Intern
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
10.2023 - 06.2025
Kids Coordinator
Mariners Kids North Irvine
08.2023 - 04.2024
ESL Instructional Assistant
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Services Assistant
California State University, Fullerton
06.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling PPSC
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Associate in Science - Transfer in Business Administration
Saddleback Community College
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