JENNIE ALVAREZ
Long Beach
Summary
Experienced counseling professional prepared for this role with a strong focus on student development and well-being. Skilled in conflict resolution, academic advising, and crisis intervention. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, empathetic, and results-driven with passion for nurturing supportive school environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Counselor
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
04.2021 - Current
- Implemented data-driven interventions for at-risk students by closely monitoring academic performance indicators
- Wide range experience in presentations/trainings: College and Career planning, Signs of Suicide, A-G requirements, and SchooLinks
- SST Coordinator
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for improving academic performance and social development
- Developed positive relationships with parent and provided regular updates on academic progress, attendance, and behavioral issues
- Provided individual counseling to students ona range of topics, including crisis intervention, peer and home concerns, academic challenges, classroom concerns
- Facilitated peer mediation sessions, helping students resolve conflicts constructively
- Responsible for assessing student needs and providing referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, or community agencies
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals
- Managed caseloads efficiently by maintaining detailed records of student interactions, interventions implemented, and progress made towards goals
- Responsible for conducting suicide screening and following district protocols
- Trained in Threat Assessments and procedures
- Conducted home visits to enhance home-school connectedness with families
Substitute Academic Advisor
Capistrano Unified School District
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored students' progress and enrolled students in credit recovery to meet graduation and college requirements
- Utilize Aeries: reports, queries, and data collection
- Assisted students with the college admission process
- Responsible for writing letters of recommendations for seniors
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs
- Counseled students regarding academic concerns, such as: course selection, class scheduling, study habits, and college and career planning
Substitute Counselor
Capistrano Unified School District
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Substitute counselor for CUSD
- Provided individual counseling for students to address a wide range of academic and non-academic concerns
- Met with junior students to discuss RIASEC inventory results
- Provided junior students with academic and career counseling
- Provided conflict mediation at the middle school level
- Conducted suicide screening and followed district procedure
- Conducted classroom presentations on transitioning to high school
School Counseling Fieldwork Intern
Lincoln Elementary School & Naples Bayside Academy
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed and led small groups of kindergarten through fourth grade students to promote positive social skills
- Developed and presented lesson on harassment for fifth grade classes
- Provided pre-and post-tests on classroom lessons conducted
- Created plan to address chronic absences in school
- Conducted home visits for students with chronic absences
- Administered the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) to students
- Consulted and collaborated with teachers to identify specific concerns
- Served as interpreter during parent-teacher/counselor-parent conferences
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through effective communication with students, peers, and supervisors during field visits.
School Counseling Fieldwork Intern
Paramount High School
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Created and facilitated 'Girl's Empowerment' group, which addressed issues of culture, self-esteem, and other topics affecting the Paramount community
- Assisted students with college and financial aid application process
- Assisted students develop their personal insight questions and provided feedback
- Helped students develop resumes
- Provided students with scholarship information and procedures of applying
- Conducted classroom lesson for AVID students on college exploration
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2018
Pupil Personnel Services Credential -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2014
Skills
- Advanced proficiency working with SYNERGY
- Advanced proficiency working with AERIES
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Innovative thinking
- Individual counseling
- Strong organizational skills
- Multicultural competence
Affiliations
American School Counselors Association (ASCA)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Secondary School Counselor
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
04.2021 - Current
Substitute Academic Advisor
Capistrano Unified School District
09.2020 - 04.2021
Substitute Counselor
Capistrano Unified School District
04.2019 - 06.2019
School Counseling Fieldwork Intern
Lincoln Elementary School & Naples Bayside Academy
01.2018 - 05.2018
School Counseling Fieldwork Intern
Paramount High School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Pupil Personnel Services Credential -
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Master of Science - School Counseling
California State University, Long Beach
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