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Erick Andres Garcia

Long Beach

Summary

Dynamic Student Support Counselor with a proven track record at San Jose Unified School District, excelling in crisis counseling and social-emotional learning. Skilled in developing intervention plans that enhance student engagement and academic success. Passionate about fostering resilience and equity-driven support, empowering at-risk students to achieve their goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Support Counselor

San Jose Unified School District – Merritt Trace Elementary
San Jose
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Identify and support high-risk students by assessing their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs through teacher referrals, family communication, and district identification processes.
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions tailored to students' emotional well-being, social development, and academic success.
  • Deliver crisis intervention services, including conflict resolution, trauma-informed care, and emergency behavioral assessments.
  • Design and implement truancy intervention plans, working with students and families to address attendance barriers and increase school engagement.
  • Conduct parent consultations and home visits to provide resources, guidance, and support for student success.
  • Develop and facilitate professional development for school staff on mental health awareness, student behavior management, trauma-informed practices, and cultural competency.
  • - Maintain accurate and confidential records, collecting and analyzing student data to assess progress, and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, administrators, special education staff, and external agencies, to create comprehensive support plans for students.

Fieldwork Experience/Student Support Counselor

San Jose Unified School District – Hoover Middle
San Jose
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed a caseload of students, conducting regular one-on-one counseling sessions to address personal, academic, and behavioral challenges.
  • Provided academic guidance, assisting students with course selection, credit recovery, and alternative education pathways to ensure they remained on track for graduation.
  • Assisted students in post-secondary planning, including career exploration, college applications, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Led parent-student conferences to review academic progress, discuss intervention strategies, and identify additional support services.
  • Provided mentorship and emotional support to at-risk students by using evidence-based counseling techniques to promote resilience and positive self-esteem.
  • Assisted in school-wide initiatives, including peer mediation programs, social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum implementation, and school climate improvement strategies.
  • Supported teachers and administrators in addressing student behavior concerns, helping to develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
  • Contributed to school crisis response efforts, assisting students experiencing emotional distress, family difficulties, or academic challenges.

Program Instructor

ABC Unified School District – Excels Program
Artesia
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supervised and mentored groups of middle school students in an after-school enrichment program focused on academic and social development.
  • Developed and facilitated engaging learning activities in visual and performing arts, STEM, sports, health education, and leadership skills.
  • Provided structured academic support, assisting students with homework, studying strategies, and organizational skills.
  • Implemented positive behavior support techniques to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students to develop strong interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborated with school staff and families to ensure students received additional resources and interventions as needed.
  • Served as a mentor and role model, fostering student self-confidence, motivation, and goal-setting skills.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling, PPS California School Counseling Credential

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Student Assessments & Intervention Planning
  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) implementation
  • Crisis Counseling & Behavioral Support
  • Academic Advising & College/Career Readiness
  • Family engagement and parent workshops
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) & PBIS
  • Equity-driven and culturally responsive counseling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Support Counselor

San Jose Unified School District – Merritt Trace Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025

Fieldwork Experience/Student Support Counselor

San Jose Unified School District – Hoover Middle
08.2023 - 05.2024

Program Instructor

ABC Unified School District – Excels Program
08.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Counseling, PPS California School Counseling Credential

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California State University, Long Beach

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