Janelle Brasil
Visalia,CA
Summary
A dynamic and empathetic counselor with extensive experience supporting neurodiverse and diverse populations. Certified DIRFloortime® Practitioner skilled in fostering student growth and resilience through holistic, person-centered approaches. Adept at collaborating with families, educators, and community resources to promote academic, emotional, and social success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRFloortime Provider®
Touchstone Family Development Center
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered individualized, developmental, and relationship-based interventions to support the emotional, social, and cognitive growth of clients.
- Assessed clients’ developmental capacities to design and implement customized intervention plans based on the DIRFloortime® model.
- Fostered meaningful engagement and communication with clients through play-based interactions, encouraging emotional expression and social connection.
- Partnered with families to coach and empower them in applying DIRFloortime® principles in everyday routines and settings.
- Conducted initial evaluations and ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust intervention strategies accordingly.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including educators, therapists, and healthcare professionals, to ensure holistic care and support for clients.
- Provided education and training to parents, caregivers, and educators to enhance understanding of developmental needs and intervention techniques.
- Documented sessions, maintained accurate client records, and prepared progress reports for families and referring professionals.
- Promoted inclusion and respect for neurodiverse individuals, advocating for client needs in school and community settings.
- Attended ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in DIRFloortime® practices and developmental intervention strategies.
Early Intervention Specialist
Touchstone Family Development Center
10.2023 - Current
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Established safe play environment for students.
Counselor/Coordinator
Reedley Middle College High School
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Develop and implement new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
- Promote dual enrollment program courses, activities, and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body of 200+ students.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of students and families served.
- Evaluate early college and RMCHS dual enrollment operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Manage filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to ensure deadlines were met.
- Analyze problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Strengthen RMCHS grant operations by aligning processes to capitalize on additional educational resources.
- Monitor and tracked students' academic progress to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Work with instructional deans and departments to outline and schedule course offerings required for RMCHS students.
- Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Mentor students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Analyze budgets and implement financial plans for academic programs and related events.
- Evaluate programs and monitor implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
- Represent educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for various services and activities assigned.
- Plan, administer, and manage RMCHS grant budget and produced grant reports.
Guided Pathways Intervention Specialist
Reedley College - Ag & Natural Resources Pathway
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborate with the Success Team to plan student engagement activities and pathway
- orientations.
- Collaborate with career and employment center to facilitate career related exposure
- opportunities.
- Support collaboration between Success Team, Pathway Faculty and College Relations
- regarding program marketing and upcoming changes.
- Maintain pathway Canvas course shells
- Implement pathway-specific communications using Starfish and Canvas platforms.
- Monitor Pathway-specific data related to student success, retention and equity gaps.
- Collaborate to implement aligned efforts related to student academic success, faculty
- participation in utilization of Starfish Early Alert and student support programs/services
- Design interventions to support student success and address equity gaps.
Counselor - Disabled Students Programs & Services
Reedley College
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Implementation and oversight of accommodation management systems.
- Collaborated with college faculty and community partners to develop equitable and inclusive processes for people with disabilities.
- Disability-related advising/counseling for caseload of 300+ students.
- Identify student accommodations through interactive process and dialogue with students.
- Academic advising/counseling.
- Collection and management of student data (disability verification, academic progress, and performance).
- Creation of student education plans (SEP)
- Maintained accurate student contact records for statewide reporting.
- Use of multiple platforms to manage, track and report program data.
- Proficient in virtual programs/platforms used to deliver remote services (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
- Provision of inclusive counseling services to diverse populations.
- Assisted students in connecting with resources (learning disability assessment, specialized tutoring, psychological services, financial aid).
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Worked with financial aid office to verify student's' applications and discuss payment options.
- Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
- Assessed students' abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate the enrollment process.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, and career planning.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote student self-advocacy.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Developmental Services Instructor
Reedley College
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided direct services and classroom instruction to students with disabilities.
- Fostered classroom environment that promoted culture of inclusion.
- Assisted with development and implementation of activities and programs related to career development, exploration, job preparation, job development and job retention in relation to student/DOR clients Individual Plan for Employment.
- Supervised and assisted students with disabilities to gain understanding of disabilities, barriers of disabilities, appropriate accommodations and use of assistive technology.
- Provided instructional and supervisory assistance; graded papers; supervised testing; lectured; performed record keeping and other clerical tasks.
- Instructed students in facts, skills, and appreciations pertaining to assigned course.
- Assisted students in problem solving, and when necessary, seek additional help from other college services.
- Informed students of educational and occupational opportunities.
- Assisted in development of course curriculum, in preparation and update of course syllabi, course outlines, and selection of textbooks.
- Provided input and assist in modification and development of course Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
- Submitted midterm and final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records, and any other reports pertaining to assigned course.
- Developed and distributed to all students each term course outline that covers class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements and course objectives.
- Developed and presented training programs and instructional material through variety of learning methods.
- Updated and revised course content and teaching methodologies.
WorkAbility Counselor/Disabled Student Services
Reedley College
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted in coordination and implementation of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers career goals within Reedley College’s Workability III program
- Identified student/DOR consumer needs and coordinate additional services with campus resources (e.g., learning disability assessments, tutorial, and accommodations) and community resources
- Coordinated work experience opportunities designed to improve development of employability skills
- Performed pre-employment services which include creating resume, cover letter, master application, references, interviewing skills, and job-seeking skills and assist with job development/placement
- Attend contract meetings, monitor monthly statistical information, and produce monthly narratives on student progress and participation
- Develop Student Education Plans and provide academic and vocational counseling and guidance.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
WorkAbility Job Developer
College of the Sequoias
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Developed and coordinated various workshops targeted toward teaching community college students with disabilities skills to assist them in obtaining gainful employment
- Conducted outreach with local businesses and community members to establish internships and job placement opportunities for students in WorkAbility III program.
- Counseled students with disabilities on weekly basis to assess their progress in job search and application process.
- Coordinated with various staff members on campus to facilitate mock interviews for students.
- Assisted students with disabilities in requesting accommodations from employers.
- Referred students to Learning Specialists, Support Services Coordinators, Disability Counselor, and Mental Health as necessary to receive additional services.
Counseling Technician
Tulare Western High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Demonstrated strong organization and program management skills as well as ability to disseminate test scores as coordinator of Minimum Skills Tutoring Program.
- Delegated and recruited tutors to provide services to students.
- Created and implement small group, psycho-educational curriculum for student success.
- Communicated effectively with school staff, administration, and parents to oversee and maintain Response to Intervention program.
- Contributed to student success through academic counseling and registration.
- Co-coordinated Career Day and Scholarship Night
- Facilitated teacher/parent/student conferences for students having issues in class, including those students with disabilities.
- Participated in IEP and 504 meetings as advocate for students with disabilities.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Migrant Education Aide
Tulare City School District
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Taught Migrant Students reading, writing, and math skills using multiple curriculums.
- Maintained accurate records of all students being serviced and all services being used.
- Used remedial strategies to assist students with disabilities.
- Created accommodations and provided additional support to students with disabilities.
- Worked closely with RSP and special education teachers to ensure that progress was being made toward reaching IEP goals.
Education
Certification - DIRFloortime®
ICDL
Bethesda, MD12-2023
Master of Arts - Education - School Counseling
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA12.2013
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA2010
General Education Transfer -
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA2008
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting
- Learning Management System proficiency
- College application assistance
- Academic counseling
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Career counseling
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Student records management
- Child development expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Parent coaching and support
- Transition planning
- Individualized assessment
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
Touchstone Family Development Center
10.2023 - Current
DIRFloortime Provider®
Touchstone Family Development Center
01.2023 - Current
Counselor/Coordinator
Reedley Middle College High School
01.2022 - 06.2023
Guided Pathways Intervention Specialist
Reedley College - Ag & Natural Resources Pathway
08.2021 - 06.2023
Counselor - Disabled Students Programs & Services
Reedley College
07.2016 - 12.2021
Developmental Services Instructor
Reedley College
08.2014 - 12.2016
WorkAbility Counselor/Disabled Student Services
Reedley College
08.2014 - 08.2016
WorkAbility Job Developer
College of the Sequoias
01.2014 - 05.2014
Counseling Technician
Tulare Western High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Migrant Education Aide
Tulare City School District
01.2006 - 01.2012
Certification - DIRFloortime®
ICDL
Master of Arts - Education - School Counseling
Fresno Pacific University
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
General Education Transfer -
College of The Sequoias
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