Destiny Vigil
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated counseling professional driven to aid children, youth, and families in overcoming academic, social, and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. Knowledgeable in human development encompassing social, behavioral, emotional and cognitive strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
San Jose Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitate therapeutic support for emotional and behavioral goals to help students develop academic, social, and life skills at two elementary schools within the San Jose Unified School District
- Provide truancy intervention aimed at targeted students and families as identified by district data
- Consult with parents to support student learning and to identify student/family needs. Consultations include home visits, parent information meetings, parent support prior to intervention meetings, and referral to school and community resources
- Respond to and follow-up with site crisis calls to support student behavior needs. This includes student observations, safety planning, conflict management, consultation with provider organizations, and parent/staff consultation
- PBIS Team Lead & School Leadership Team Member
Wellness Counselor
Rocketship Discovery Prep
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided culturally appropriate and sensitive school-based mental health services in the forms of individual, group, and family treatment, therapeutic case management, crisis intervention, and consultation services as required by the student’s IEP or general education plan
- Created treatment plans and goals to address educationally related mental health service for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for students at all Tiers (Social Skills Groups, Gen-Ed Counseling, ERMHS related services)
- Provided crisis intervention for both general education students and special education students as needed
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home
- Facilitated professional development trainings to school staff as-needed regarding best practices in trauma-informed education, social-emotional supports, crisis intervention, and community resources
School Counselor Intern
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Participated in a comprehensive training program with a focus on trauma informed practices, mental health disorders, referral processes, grief and emotional dysregulation, suicide intervention, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, and mandated reporting
- Lead one-on-one tele-counseling sessions with a caseload of five elementary school students as well as facilitated activities to address each student’s individual socio-emotional needs and goals
- Assisted in co-facilitating ONet guidance lessons at Mathson Middle School to foster career development and help students understand the connection between school and the world of work
Administrative Assistant
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and distributed emergency COVID protocol binders, kits, and supplies for 22 preschool centers
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings and nutrition assessments
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
Substitute Home Visiting Specialist
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted in-home weekly visits with parents and children to enhance the parents’ ability to fill the role of primary nurturer for their child
- Facilitated completion of health and nutrition screenings within required timelines; worked with parents and the Health Services Coordinator to ensure that all immunizations and other medical and dental follow-ups were completed
- Administered developmental screenings and assessments for each child as well as facilitated completion of family strengths and needs assessments within required timelines
- Provided resources, information, and referrals for families in the following areas: mental health, child care, substance abuse treatment, education, employment training, income support, transportation, pregnancy, health needs, safety, nutrition and other topics requested by the family
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling And Guidance
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2018
Skills
- Individual and Small Group Counseling
- Excellent Communicator
- Compassionate
- Family Support & Referrals
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Strong Assessment Skills
- CPI, Trauma Informed, and Suicide Intervention trained
Research and Advocacy
- Researched and developed a proposed school based intervention to address and provide support for the physical, emotional, and academic needs of K-12 students experiencing homelessness
- Presented a workshop for Mindful Healing for Youth in Transition at the Group Counseling Conference for Salinas Union High School District
- Volunteered as a Democracy Coach and lead a middle school classroom at Herbert Hoover Middle School in a project tackling homelessness in San Francisco that was awarded Best Overall Civics Day Action Project
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
San Jose Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Wellness Counselor
Rocketship Discovery Prep
07.2022 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
12.2020 - 06.2021
School Counselor Intern
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Home Visiting Specialist
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
03.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Counseling And Guidance
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Francisco
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