Ashley Cruz
Anaheim
Summary
Professional counselor with strong background in group dynamics and emotional support. Known for creating safe and inclusive spaces that enhance group cohesion and individual development. Excellent at collaborating with teams to achieve therapeutic goals and adapt to evolving needs, while demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Counselor One
Orangewood Family and Children Center
10.2023 - Current
- Providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and behavioral management, completion of documentation on behavioral observation, special incident reports, and case records. Supervising children and general housekeeping task.
Lifeguard
Walt Disney Company
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervising swimmers, enforcing safety rules, observing weather and water conditions, administering first aid to injured swimmers, and saving people in emergency situations.
Job Coach
Integrated Resources Institute
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible and caring individuals needed to mentor and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites, and job development for individuals seeking employment in Orange County.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Concentration in Deviance and Crime
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Associates of Art - Sociology
Cypress College
Cypress, CA06.2021
General Education -
Garden Grove High School
Garden Grove, CA06.2018
Skills
- Certification- California Food Handler Card and First Aid CPR
- Suicide prevention
- Intervention planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis management
- Leadership development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Group Counselor One
Orangewood Family and Children Center
10.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Walt Disney Company
10.2021 - 08.2023
Job Coach
Integrated Resources Institute
07.2021 - 10.2021
Associates of Art - Sociology
Cypress College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Concentration in Deviance and Crime
California State University, Fullerton
General Education -
Garden Grove High School
Awards
High School Principal Roll 2016 -2018, Associated Study Body 2017 Rookie of The Year and Advisor's Award, Cypress College Dean’s List 2018-2021, California State University, Fullerton Dean’s List 2021 - 2023