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Herlinda Gutierrez

Monrovia

Summary

PPS Credential #190186495 | Issued 07/2019
Compassionate and dedicated School Counselor with 3+ years of experience fostering student academic, social-emotional, and career development. Skilled in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and supporting diverse learners in both general and special education settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong expertise in IEP, 504, and SST processes. Proven ability to collaborate with educators, families, and community resources to ensure student success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Learn4Life
12.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Worked for two sites East Los Angeles (AVI until fall of 2024) and Downey.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.

School Counselor

Total Education Solutions
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provide counseling services to general and special education students addressing academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Conduct individual and group social skills sessions using evidence-based interventions.
  • Participate in IEP, 504, and SST meetings in both English and Spanish; develop measurable, goal-based counseling plans.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture through collaboration with staff and administrators.
  • Connect students and families with community resources for additional support.

College & Career Counselor /Campus Testing Coordinator

Los Angeles International Charter School – Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Guided students and families through college and financial aid applications in both Spanish and English.
  • Delivered workshops and counseling focused on career readiness, academic improvement, and personal growth.
  • Coordinated SAT/ACT testing logistics and managed school safety and intervention planning.
  • Provided counseling to general and special education students and participated in SST, IEP, and 504 processes.
  • Enhanced student career development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.

School Counseling Intern

Monrovia Unified School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Supported students with academic and social-emotional counseling in both Spanish and English.
  • Organized a school-wide career fair with 35 vendors.
  • Helped implement attendance and academic support initiatives through PBIS and intervention planning.
  • Delivered career exploration lessons using “Paws in Jobland” and Second Step curriculum.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform program planning throughout the Internship period.
  • Served as a liaison between school staff, parents, and community partners to facilitate communication and maintain strong relationships.
  • Evaluated student data to identify trends in academic performance, attendance, behavior, ensuring targeted interventions were implemented effectively.
  • Improved students'' academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
06-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Education

California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • Student Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Academic Planning
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Mental Health Support
  • Individual counseling

Accomplishments

  • Increased Graduation rate by 20% at both the East Los Angeles site and Downey Site .
  • Published article in Journal of School Counseling.
  • Counseled 250+ high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 30% in higher-education enrollment at both East Los Angeles and Downey Site.
  • Managed a high-volume caseload of 250+ students, including 25% with IEP and 504 plans for both East Lost Angeles Site and Downey Site.

Certification

  • Member of ASCA
  • Member of CASC

Timeline

School Counselor

Learn4Life
12.2021 - Current

School Counselor

Total Education Solutions
03.2020 - 12.2021

College & Career Counselor /Campus Testing Coordinator

Los Angeles International Charter School – Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 12.2019

School Counseling Intern

Monrovia Unified School District
01.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of La Verne

Bachelor of Arts - Education

California State University Los Angeles

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