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BOBBIE WISTAIN

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Summary

Results-oriented counseling professional prepared to provide exceptional support to students' academic and personal growth. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that foster positive school environment. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Upland High School
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual and small-group counseling sessions, and large-group counseling presentations within classroom for a school with 3000 students. Facilitated parent/teacher meetings, social/emotional counseling, and collaborative counselor meetings to discuss and develop emotional and behavioral strategies for students with physical, mental, and emotional challenges.
  • Created data-based program development through data tracking check-in sheets, excel progress monitoring, pre/post surveys, and parent feedback
  • Computed data for students with D/F grades that would take place in a Tier 2 intervention called Solution Focused Brief Counseling
  • Advised and guided high school students through the dual enrollment process in partnership with Chaffey College, increasing early college credit opportunities.
  • Provided individualized academic planning and support to students and families, ensuring eligibility and readiness for college-level coursework.
  • Coordinated with community college advisors and admissions staff to streamline enrollment procedures and troubleshoot student concerns.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, enrollment status, and academic performance to ensure program compliance and success tracking.
  • Advocated for equitable access to dual enrollment, targeting underrepresented student populations and promoting college and career readiness.
  • Composed letter of recommendations for seniors applying for college and scholarship applications
  • Held and supported SST, IEP, 504, parent/teacher, counselor/student meetings
  • Created resource guides for academic and social/emotional resources for our school website
  • Provided Crisis intervention with stakeholders (CCRT, district support service)
  • A member of our District Crisis Intervention Team, PBIS, and School Safety
  • Developed a Tier 2 intervention for mental health through small and individual groups which consisted of a weekly workshop for students identified by the counseling team as having low attendance
  • Presented Tier 1 and Tier 2 classroom lessons that addressed SEL, Academic, Career, and Grief and Loss needs
  • Implemented Tier 3 support through individualized plans and check-ins with students who demonstrated the highest social/emotional and attendance needs
  • Reviewed and scheduled articulation for students' next academic year
  • Evaluated transcripts for all grade levels to ensure students were on track for graduation, A-G requirements and prepared for the State of California College and Career Index (CCI)

Administrative Project Coordinator Assistant

Advanced Civil Technologies
08.2019 - Current
  • Support project efforts by attending meetings, assisting clients with their requests, and writing reports; assist with the development of proposals; operations by receiving and distributing communications. Maintains and helps to build office operations by receiving and distributing communications; work with executive staff as needed to further develop internal processes and procedures.
  • Work with Project Managers to provide support on project efforts, by attending meetings, responding to requests, writing meeting agendas and minutes, researching on upcoming issues and concerns, and keeping track of upcoming responsibilities and commitments
  • Support Project Managers by monitoring, reviewing, and updating status information
  • Support the development of corporate marketing materials and help to develop creative marketing/outreach campaigns
  • Review project financials on a weekly basis, report findings to Project Managers, and provide information to clients as needed
  • Help oversee office operations to ensure that procedures are being followed as defined by executive management
  • Help executive staff in development of new policies as they become needed during growth of the company

School Counselor

Villa Fundamental Intermediate
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided academic intervention and conflict resolution to junior high students. Facilitated guidance workshops with individuals and groups, and monitored academic, social/emotional progress for all students.
  • Supported middle school students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career growth and understanding though individual, small and large group counseling.
  • Updated and maintained student records and schedules.
  • Facilitated small group lessons on Living with Feelings, Anger Management, Boy and Girl Empowerment Circles, and Grief and Loss
  • Provided academic counseling to high school-bound students.
  • Provided Crisis intervention, restorative practice to promote positive student behaviors to create a safe and effective learning environment
  • Facilitated and participated in SSTs, 504 and IEP meetings Developed and implemented MTSS strategies and interventions through involvement with PBIS
  • Utilized 5 star as a Tier 1 reward and intervention program

Education

M.A.E. - School Counseling, PPS

Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
01.2021

B.S. - Sociology

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
01.2019

A.A. - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Dual Enrollment Coordination
  • Academic Advising & College Readiness
  • Collaboration with Community Colleges
  • Student & Family Engagement
  • Postsecondary Planning
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Strong collaborator
  • Effective time management
  • Fast learner, Reliable
  • Classroom Guidance Lessons
  • Individual Planning Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Data collection and tracking

Timeline

School Counselor

Upland High School
10.2021 - Current

School Counselor

Villa Fundamental Intermediate
08.2021 - 10.2021

Administrative Project Coordinator Assistant

Advanced Civil Technologies
08.2019 - Current

B.S. - Sociology

University of La Verne

A.A. - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Chaffey College

M.A.E. - School Counseling, PPS

Alliant International University
BOBBIE WISTAIN