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Greater Seattle Area

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, my role is still associated with the Expanded Community Services (ECS) program at Sound, but primarily focused on serving as the primary mental health clinician at a local partnered skilled nursing facility (SNF). My role is centered on enhancing the psychological well-being and quality of life for our geriatric population of clients tiered with Sound's ECS/EBS & ENFPP programs. Specializing in geriatric mental health, I bring a compassionate and comprehensive approach to address the unique mental health challenges faced by older adults, promoting resilience, emotional well-being, and a sense of purpose. Some of my responsibilities include providing individual therapy sessions for geriatric-aged clients, which include addressing a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and cognitive decline. My services focus primarily on clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) residing at the SNF. There is also a responsibility to collaborate with staff at the SNF and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide support and education on managing the mental health needs of these clients who reside at the SNF.

Seattle, Washington, United States

As an Expanded Community Services (ECS) clinican, my role is centered on enhancing the psychological well-being and quality of life for our geriatric population of clients tiered with Sound's ECS/EBS program. Specializing in geriatric mental health, I bring a compassionate and comprehensive approach to address the unique mental health challenges faced by older adults, promoting resilience, emotional well-being, and a sense of purpose. Some of my responsibilities include providing individual therapy sessions for geriatric-aged clients, which include addressing a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and cognitive decline. My services focus primarily on clients diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There is also a responsibility to collaborate with caregivers at various adult family homes throughout the community to provide support and education on managing the mental health needs of these clients who reside at their homes.

Seattle, Washington, United States

As a school counselor within Highline Public Schools, I was dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students, primarily at the elementary level. With a passion for creating a positive and inclusive school environment, I played a pivotal role in supporting the holistic development of young learners through counseling and collaboration with educators and parents. Some of my duties included providing individual and group counseling sessions to address the diverse needs of our elementary school students, offering support for academic, social, and emotional challenges. Being part of the crisis team included responding promptly and effectively to students in crisis, as well as collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and parents to ensure a comprehensive and compassionate approach to crisis management. Implementation of SEL programs to enhance students' social and emotional skills, promoting self-awareness, self-regulation, interpersonal skills, and decision-making and conducting age-appropriate classroom presentations and workshops on topics such as bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and study skills, fostering a positive and respectful school culture were also a responsibility of mine.

Los Angeles, California, United States

As a substitute teacher for Scoot Education, I played a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of education by stepping in for regular teachers during their absences. Some of my key responsibilities included delivering engaging and effective lessons based on provided curriculum and lesson plans. I also had to ensure establishing a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, effectively managing student behavior and encouraging active participation. Due to the nature of placements with Scoot, it was important for me to quickly familiarize myself with different schools' policies, classroom routines, and individual student needs to provide a seamless transition in the absence of their regular teachers, work collaboratively with school staff, administrators, and fellow educators to maintain open communication, and uphold high standards of professionalism, including punctuality, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment.

Cudahy, California, United States

While serving as a school counseling intern I was tasked with assisting the main counseling team in providing counseling services to students in a public K-12 setting, including but notlimited to 1:1 counseling for academic, social, and career needs, as well as group counseling. The interns collaborated with the main counseling team to coordinate events, complete data analysts, and complete necessary projects in a timely and efficient manner. While in person, there were accommodations needed due to the ongoing pandemic which included: attending and hosting video conferences via web-based platforms and providing counseling services to students via web-based platforms. Other duties also included: creating, posting, and tracking engagement of social media platforms utilized by main counseling team.

Long Beach, California

As a College Advisor Mentor my main duties were to guide students in their search for higher-education enrollment and career possibilities through academic advising, postsecondary exploration, postsecondary application assistance, financial aid advising and assistance, career awareness and planning, and connecting to tutoring as needed.

Santa Paula, Ca

I worked as a counseling intern for Vista Real Charter Schools, Santa Paula Site. I assisted in providing students with academic counseling, reviewing transcripts, and education plans. I assisted with events off-campus and student leadership. I also hosted a workshop to help students reduce anxiety.

Camarillo, California, United States

As a program assistant for the PATH Program at CSUCI, I was dedicated to empowering and advocating for the unique needs of foster youth, contributing to the program's mission of providing comprehensive support and guidance. Through a combination of administrative expertise and a passion for fostering positive change, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of foster youth within the school's community. Some of my main duties included executing essential administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and data management, ensuring the seamless operation of program activities and adherence to established protocols. It was key to interact empathetically with foster youth, developing rapport and trust to better understand their individual needs, challenges, and aspirations. It was vital to collaborate with community partners, social services, and educational institutions to connect foster youth with essential resources such as housing, education, healthcare, and mental health services. I also worked with the program direction to contribute to the development and implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by foster youth, fostering personal growth, and building a sense of community.

Camarillo, California, United States

As a housing desk assistant at CSUCI, I served as a pivotal point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the college's housing services. With a strong commitment to customer service and organizational excellence, I played a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive living experience for students. Some of my key responsibilities were acting as the primary point of contact at the housing desk, providing friendly and informative assistance to students, parents, and visitors regarding housing policies, procedures, and general inquiries. I was also tasked with adressing and resolving housing-related issues, conflicts, and concerns in a timely and diplomatic manner, ensuring a harmonious living environment for all residents. By demonstrating proficiency in emergency procedures, serving as a resource during crisis situations, and collaborating with relevant campus departments I was able to assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.

Woodland Hills, Ca

My duties included calling students to alert them of appointments, creating, rescheduling, and/or canceling appointments for students with counselors, preparing files for review, creating student files, and assisting students with questions they may have regarding the EOPS program at Pierce College.

Woodland Hills, Ca

As a student worker in the financial aid office I was involved in answering student calls, setting up appointments with counselors, reviewing sensitive financial aid information, and answering student questions about financial aid matters when they came into the office.

California, Usa

I was a private tutor in the Spanish language for children ages 2 - 14. I assisted children in learning the basics of the language, how to communicate with basic ability, and being able to identify items, animals, and people in the Spanish language.

Van Nuys, Ca

My main duties included greeting and assisting customers and handling cash and credit transactions with a POS system.

Healdsburg, Ca

My main duties included greeting and assisting students, assisting in prep for meal times, serving students during meal times, and assisting with clean up after each meal which included washing dishes and restocking of items.

Healdsburg, Ca

I was a teacher's aide for the Spanish teacher. Those duties involved grading papers, tutoring students, and assisting the teacher in instruction during class time when necessary.

Healdsburg, Ca

My main duties included reshelving books, learning and following procedure for the Dewey Decimal System, entering new books into the system, among completing other tasks required by the head librarian.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Counseling W/ Pps Credential

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General, Cum Lade

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta, Queer Student Alliance, PATH

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Communication And Media Studies & Social And Behavioral Sciences

Activities and Societies: Guardian Scholars, Foster Youth Equity Advocates

High School Degree

Activities and Societies: Childrens' Theater, Beginning Show Choir, Sports Journalism

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club, Chorale