GUSTAVO GARCIA ROJAS
Santa Rosa
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual School Counselor
Rincon Valley Union School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Worked as an Administer Designee; meaning I am the point person when the Principal is out on conferences, essential meetings, or at the District Office.
- Presented to students inside the classrooms on Psycho-Education and the importance of mental health.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Intune Family Counseling
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans and maintain patient records.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Bilingual Mental Health Specialist
Wellness Together/Hear You
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works closely with schools and staff to provide evidence-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Work with students using Telehealth Services to help promote positive school climate, increase self-awareness and self-care practices
- Help connect students and families to resources and referrals
- Assist staff, mental health specialists, and the whole program with translation support
- California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works closely with schools and staff to provide evidence-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Graduate Assistant- Campus Events & Student Activities
Holy Names University
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Sponsored fun and interactive events and activities for the whole school
- Responsible for Clubs and Organizations on campus
- Served in the Alpha Delta Awards Ceremony, Hawk Day and New Student Orientation, and Homecoming committees
- Helped with our school wide Thanksgiving Dinner for the whole school community
Degrees Coach
California State University Sacramento
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Dedicated to Educating, Graduating, and Retaining Educational Equity Students (DEGREES) is a program designed to promote the retention and graduation of all campus underrepresented students
- Foster an engaging environment with students to help with early warning interventions for continuing student support, curricular enrichment, mentoring/tutoring services, and engagement
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to connect students with a variety of campus resources to impact their overall success in college
- Assist and guide students through the different resources available
- Prepare and direct presentations to distribute important information to students in order facilitate general education completion, class scheduling, future class planning and navigating their first years at Sacramento State
- Dedicated to Educating, Graduating, and Retaining Educational Equity Students (DEGREES) is a program designed to promote the retention and graduation of all campus underrepresented students
Program Assistant - Dreamer Resource Center
California State University Sacramento
11.2016 - 05.2016
- My duties entailed making the dream of a college degree a reality for undocumented students and students with mixed-status families at Sacramento State
- Mentored students in overcoming the unique challenges that get in the way of achieving academic, personal and professional excellence
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to create and offer programs to help students with unique undocumented and mixed status conditions
- Marketed and helped generate a list of events to help students, faculty, staff and the community be engaged
- Film Series, Policy Briefing, Dreamer Chats, Dreamer Ally Training, Keeping the Dream Alive Summit
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology
Holy Names University
05.2020
BA - Psychology
California State University Sacramento
05.2017
AA - Sociology
Santa Rosa Junior College
05.2015
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Effective Communicator
- Individual and family support
- Elementary education
- Youth and adolescent development
- Referral coordination
- Rational problem solving
- Student advocacy
- Diverse student populations
- IEP and special education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Skillset
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communicator
Certification
- MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction Certificate- Various Accredited Institutions.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Bilingual School Counselor
Rincon Valley Union School District
08.2022 - Current
Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Intune Family Counseling
04.2022 - 07.2023
Bilingual Mental Health Specialist
Wellness Together/Hear You
03.2020 - 06.2022
Graduate Assistant- Campus Events & Student Activities
Holy Names University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Program Assistant - Dreamer Resource Center
California State University Sacramento
11.2016 - 05.2016
Degrees Coach
California State University Sacramento
08.2016 - 05.2017
BA - Psychology
California State University Sacramento
AA - Sociology
Santa Rosa Junior College
- MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction Certificate- Various Accredited Institutions.
MA - Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology
Holy Names University
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