Alma Contreras
Visalia
Summary
Goal oriented and passionate School Counselor, whose goal is to serve each student academic, and social emotional needs regardless of gender, grade level or ethnic/socio economic background.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
La Vina Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with the Academic Counseling team and administration to develop weekly Social Emotional Learning lessons for all students.
- Analyzed student data and developed data-driven interventions.
- Provided responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and socio-emotional difficulties.
- Meeting with parents to coordinate academic improvement plans.
- Collaborated closely with Bakersfield College from 2019-2020 to 2024-2025 to assist 8th-grade students with early college/dual enrollment registration.
- Facilitated career exploration activities with 6th and 7th-grade students.
- Conducted college presentations and exploration with all grades.
- Coordinated and led Student At-Risk (SAT) meetings for students with academic, social-emotional, or behavioral needs.
- Attended Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings to support student needs.
Intervention Teacher
Washington Academic Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Helped students develop proficient reading skills that contributed in their academic growth.
- Provided detailed documentation of student progress to administrators, parents, and teachers.
- Conducted assessments of student potential and recommendations for further services.
- Worked with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress in the class.
- Teach and support the coordination of the lunch and after school intervention services for all grade levels.
Education
Certificate of Clearance -
05.2017
Masters in K-12 School Counseling - undefined
California State University, Fresno
05.2017
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) - undefined
California State University, Fresno
05.2017
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
05.2015
Skills
- Effective Professional and confident communicator
- Student advocacy
- Academic planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Progress reporting
- Conflict management
- Accountability
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Data analysis
- Career planning
- Individual and family support
- Efficient Time and Project Management
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Certificated Employee of the Year Award 2020-2021.
Middle Initial
R
Professional Development
School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Awards
- Certificated Employee of the Year, 2020-2021
- Dean's List, 2013-2015
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Academic Counselor
La Vina Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Intervention Teacher
Washington Academic Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Masters in K-12 School Counseling - undefined
California State University, Fresno
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) - undefined
California State University, Fresno
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Certificate of Clearance -
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